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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (773 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast, and perfectly located! Definitely going to stay here again! "
United States
Sharon
The price is RM783
RM888 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (830 reviews)
"What a gorgeous, gothic-inspired hotel with great amenities such as bicycle use and a top-notch restaurant. The ambience was truly captivating, and it was centrally located in an idyllic spot. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is RM1,119
RM1,273 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Granada Hotel & Bistro

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
4.5 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (589 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"
United States
Shiraya
The price is RM1,477
RM1,676 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Hotel San Luis Obispo

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great location. Very clean and modern. My only complaint is the price for valet a night ($45) and the incidental cost a night ($125), seems a bit steep for a hotel in SLO. Nonetheless, there is a public parking building kitty corner from the property for $16 a night. "
United States
Amy
The price is RM1,190
RM1,489 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent property!"
United States
Ann
The price is RM515
RM591 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Blue Sail Inn

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
15.9 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,601 reviews)
"great view of ocean clean rooms nice balconies with fire place parking at reasonable price centrally located highly recommend for families"
United States
Sudhir
The price is RM930
RM1,067 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
Lower Higuera, 0.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,201 reviews)
"Close to downtown and the staff was excellent. "
United States
Joseph
The price is RM317
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
3.0 star property
27.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place, great breakfast! "
United States
michael
The price is RM421
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
16 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (996 reviews)
"Excellent Amenities, on site food, steps from the beach. "
United States
Jack
The price is RM893
RM1,162 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
SeaVenture Beach Hotel

Dune Surfer Inn

Dune Surfer Inn
2.0 star property
19.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (194 reviews)
"Attentive staff, Quality Room, Awesome Price."
United States
David
The price is RM536
RM603 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Dune Surfer Inn

Inn At Morro Bay

Inn At Morro Bay
3.5 star property
17.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel totally recommended!!"
United States
Maria
The price is RM528
RM606 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Inn At Morro Bay

Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
3.5 star property
11.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely area, friendly staff, newly built, quiet area, very clean and one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept on. Would stay here again!"
United States
Marianne
The price is RM475
RM671 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Avila Village Inn

Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
3.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,399 reviews)
"We have stayed here several times and it is always amazing"
United States
Beau
The price is RM994
RM1,265 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Madonna Inn

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay, and will return again."
United States
Peggy
The price is RM403
RM460 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
13.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,503 reviews)
"Quiet location with great staff and clean rooms that were very comfortable!"
United States
Matthew
The price is RM666
RM763 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Spyglass Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (116 reviews)
"top notch location!!! we have now stayed here 2 times and will definitely stay here when we come to SLO!! Great staff, very clean room, view was incredible from the room, breakfast was awesome. Can't say enough good things about this location! Thank you to everyone on staff! Oh and the gym was great as well!"
United States
George
The price is RM675
RM767 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (477 reviews)
"Gaining access to the room was easy- especially the flexible option of arriving after hours and using the app to open the door. I honestly had no human interaction to get into the space and upon exiting at the end of the trip. I didn’t see housekeeping but noticed the towels had been replaced and toilet paper roll. HOWEVER. Here is where I don’t like leaving a bad review, but it must be known that I had requested -on the notepad given to write on for the housekeeping team- that there was a...
United States
Katherine
The price is RM643
RM737 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Shell Beach Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
17.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,264 reviews)
"This is always a nice place to stay! Quick check-in, quick response from staff and well lit at night. This is my go-to hotel in the area."
United States
Debbie
The price is RM435
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
19.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Lovely place and great location "
United States
Vanessa
The price is RM329
RM378 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
3.5 star property
14.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,718 reviews)
"Always stay here when in SLO"
United States
Benjamin
The price is RM955
RM1,095 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Inn at the Cove
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Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Find the best Downtown San Luis Obispo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Old Town Historic District

While Old Town Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.

Lower Higuera

While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Foothill

While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.

Lower Broad

Lower Broad might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna

When in Laguna, you can plan a visit to Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San Luis Obispo's Downtown San Luis Obispo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown San Luis Obispo travel tips? Make sure that you visit Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel San Luis Obispo is the highest ranked property in Downtown San Luis Obispo. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other favourite options in the area include Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel and Granada Hotel & Bistro.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Luis Obispo to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater San Luis Obispo area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Luis Obispo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Downtown San Luis Obispo.
What is there to do in this San Luis Obispo neighbourhood?
Sights like Fremont Theater, History Center of San Luis Obispo County and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown San Luis Obispo. You could also plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market or Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Luis Obispo include Mission Plaza, Ah Louis Store and San Luis Obispo Little Theatre. While you're out sightseeing in San Luis Obispo, make sure that you visit other sights such as San Luis Obispo Children's Museum or San Luis Obispo County Library.

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