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
The price is RM495 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
RM495
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,435 reviews)
"Staff are easy to work with, bar and restaurant is hip. Rooftop bar is excellent."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Freehand 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 RM842 per night from 8 May to 9 May
RM842
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,136 reviews)
"Super convenient."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is RM600 per night from 12 May to 13 May
RM600
per night
12 May - 13 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,815 reviews)
"Excellent stay at Citizen M at Los Angeles, staff Lando made us very welcome and this is one of the best hotel's I ever stayed !"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
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 RM861 per night from 27 May to 28 May
RM861
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,839 reviews)
"Good location if you need to stay in Down Town"

Reviewed on 30 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
The price is RM721 per night from 12 May to 13 May
RM721
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
It’s all about the scent!
"I have to start with the scent, it’s in fact very captivating that i purchased some deodorizer to bring home. The staff was very welcoming and my server at the diner was very nice! I was truly not impressed with the room, the bed was literally on the ground and with a weird step that made it hard ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

The Delphi Hotel
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 refundable
The price is RM982 per night from 19 May to 20 May
RM982
per night
19 May - 20 May
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! (2,445 reviews)
"Great view. Polite staff."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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