Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles

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Downtown Los Angeles showing night scenes and a city
Exposition Park showing interior views
Walt Disney Concert Hall featuring night scenes, signage and modern architecture
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Once a hardworking industrial neighbourhood, today’s Downtown LA is a destination reborn with an emphasis on culture and green spaces.

From the magnificent beasts and dinosaurs of the Natural History Museum to Chinatown’s exotic buildings and temples to the Mexican music, traditions and foods of Olvera Street, Downtown LA is rich with artistic, cultural, ethnic and historic experiences.

The area spans eight square miles (21 square kilometers) and is split into 16 distinct districts, including the uber-trendy Fashion District, the educational institutions of Figueroa Corridor and the cultural delights of Bunker Hill.

Venture into the ethnic enclaves of Chinatown and Little Tokyo for a bounty of rich tastes, sights and sounds. Try some sizzling sliced eel in Chinatown, enjoy taquitos in Olvera Street and sample sushi in Little Tokyo.

Downtown LA is instantly recognizable for its collection of head-turning architectural gems, including a skyline of gleaming skyscrapers, Union Square’s fusion of art deco and Spanish Colonial Revival and the striking stainless steel curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The Frank Gehry-designed building is part of LA’s thriving performing arts scene. Here you can see classical music performed by choirs, orchestras and artistes with global reputations, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

If there are kids in your party, check out the Natural History Museum, where you can see T-Rex roar and prehistoric beasts roam. The California Science Center features interactive exhibits, shows and spectacles that explore how the planet and the universe work.

Though it’s often considered an urban jungle, Downtown LA has a surprising number of parks and green spaces. Kick back for a few lazy hours on the hillside haven of Angels Knoll, by the fountains of Maguire Gardens or on the rooftop of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, where you’ll find a public garden.


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Downtown Los Angeles Hotel Deals

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ¥20,493 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
¥20,493
¥23,812 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,431 reviews)
Great location, front desk service lacking
"I like the CitizenM hotels in general and have stayed in multiple cities. It’s more of a self-serve place but the staff are usually pretty warm and helpful. This Los Angeles location is lacking in terms of service - staff here do the bare minimum, nothing more and I have seen/experienced less. I ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ¥15,259 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
¥15,259
¥22,527 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,614 reviews)
"first time staying at a hostel and this place was great! beautiful hotel, very clean, felt very safe, my only gripe is that parking seems like a pain but they do offer valet which i opted for because i truly could not be bothered to try to find parking overall great stay and i would def come ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Freehand Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles
4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ¥22,852 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
¥22,852
¥26,553 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,969 reviews)
"The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I felt they really cared. Desk, bell hops and the bar grill were attentive, helpful and always there when i needed help. I felt very special."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Biltmore Los Angeles
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
4 out of 5
1020 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ¥18,473 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥18,473
¥26,603 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,379 reviews)
"Very close to the convention"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa
STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa
4 out of 5
929 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ¥12,532 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
¥12,532
¥19,701 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"None"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ¥22,570 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
¥22,570
¥26,225 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,558 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
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