Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Once associated with the sort of hustle and bustle common to most urban areas, today the emphasis is firmly placed on a vibrant culture and green spaces.

There is a vast number of attractions on offer for visitors in this particular part of Los Angeles. Whether you’re interested in historical artefacts and dinosaur bones in the Natural History Museum, you wish to cast your eye over the architecturally exquisite Chinatown, or prefer to experience the Mexican district of Olvera street, with its authentic music, cuisine and traditions, there is something for everyone in Downtown LA, an area crammed with cultural, ethnic and historical experiences for all the family.Downtown LA is a vast area, made up of sixteen distinctive districts spread over 21 square kilometres. Among them is the Fashion District, where you can pick up up-to-the-minute fashions, and Bunker Hill, a wonderful cultural enclave. For the sights, sounds and tastes of the East, head to Chinatown and Little Tokyo, where you can authentic local delicacies like sliced eel, taquitos and sushi.It’s not merely culture, shopping and food that can be consumed in Downtown Los Angeles, there’s also a rich architectural heritage to digest as well. As with the United States’ other iconic city, New York, there are rows of impressive, gleaming skyscrapers, but there are other less obvious jewels in the LA architectural crown as well. Union Square offers a mix of art deco and Spanish Colonial buildings, while the Walt Disney Concert Hall is notable for its unique stainless steel appearance.Children absolutely love the Natural History Museum, which features a particularly rich collection of dinosaur skeletons. The California Science Center is also a favourite with families with its collection of interactive exhibits, exciting shows and spectacles that give a real insight into how the universe operates.While LA has the reputation of being a concrete jungle, it in fact has its fair share of green spaces and parks the perfect place to relax for a while and enjoy a more peaceful environment away from the fast-paced life of Los Angeles. Downtown really has so much to offer visitors and is an unmissable part of any trip to LA.


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Top hotels in Downtown Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM469 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
RM469
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,413 reviews)
"Freehand is wonderful! This was our third time staying at Freehand LA. It is in such a great location—very walkable and close to everything! You are downtown yet don’t feel “smothered” in the super busy areas. Our favorite part is the hotel rooftop, where there is a restaurant, great bar and very ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Freehand Los Angeles
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM605 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
RM605
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,787 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is RM693 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
RM693
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this historic hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,046 reviews)
"I’m disappointed about the lack of customer service by the woman who checked me in. She was not friendly and put me in a room that smelled and it was overlooking a roof with a noisy AC unit. I came back down to the lobby to switch rooms and had better service by someone else. It was just odd that ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM1,012 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
RM1,012
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,450 reviews)
"The staff was the highlight. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
4.5 out of 5
251 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is RM904 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
RM904
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,844 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
The Delphi Hotel
The Delphi Hotel
3.5 out of 5
550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM646 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
RM646
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

The Delphi Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Los Angeles

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Silver Lake

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Lake views, live music and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Naya's Garden while you're exploring the area.

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Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

Koreatown
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Los Feliz

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and architecture in Los Feliz. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Boulevard or Griffith Park.

Los Feliz
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Commerce

Commerce is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Citadel Outlets or Commerce Casino.

Commerce
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Hollywood

4/5(208 area reviews)

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard.

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Mid City

5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

Mid City

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