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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo hotels

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Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (809)
"Enjoyed the hotel."
United States
Donovan
The price is RM765
RM869 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Granada Hotel & Bistro
Living area
Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
4.5 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560)
"Friendly staff lovely room and nice amenities "
United States
Anthony
The price is RM1,393
RM1,582 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Sun deck
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (470)
"Excellent! So accommodating and eager to offer top notch service. Early check in, great referrals into town and spotless!"
United States
Melissa
The price is RM922
RM1,187 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
Property entrance
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (729)
"Spotless room, very courteuos staff."
United States
Jenny
The price is RM870
RM987 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Exterior
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

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, (989)
"GREAT PLACE TO STAY"
United States
rob
The price is RM301
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Premium bedding, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi
The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location, friendly staff, nice amenities. "
United States
Kerry
The price is RM296
RM339 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Landing at Morro Bay
Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place overall"
United States
Edgar
The price is RM291
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Avisa
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
3.0 star property
20.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (784)
"Clean room, good breakfast and near the beach. "
United States
Maycol
The price is RM473
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
Exterior
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (483)
"Great place would love to stay there again "
United States
Jaboree
The price is RM285
RM326 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
Front of property
Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean room, well outfitted, good parking and an awesome location."
United States
Edmund
The price is RM406
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Blue Sail Inn
Restaurant
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
19 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The staff was very friendly, the breakfast was yummy, and the room was very clean. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Vanessa
The price is RM550
RM625 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Lobby sitting area
Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1085)
"Very clean place and a very nice romantic place "
United States
Sonia
Masterpiece Hotel
Fireplace
Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (914)
"Rooms are clean"
United States
Marcela
The price is RM285
RM365 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
Beach/ocean view
Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach
3.0 star property
12.9 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (776)
"Good breakfast menu with fresh and delicious. "
United States
kyu
The price is RM507
RM572 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Inn at Avila Beach
View from room
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Easy check in - they left me instructions how to enter my room after the office closed. Nice comfy room! Great location good safe place to stay. "
United States
michelle
The price is RM502
RM622 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
Reception
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2022)
"Very nice stay. Hotel was great. "
United States
Cody
The price is RM258
RM295 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
Lobby sitting area
La Serena Inn

La Serena Inn

La Serena Inn
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed, conveniently located, good safe parking."
United States
stephanie
The price is RM400
RM459 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
La Serena Inn
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coastal Breeze Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (657)
"Staff very friendly and willing to help."
United States
David
The price is RM259
RM296 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Coastal Breeze Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool
Inn At Morro Bay

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, (1001)
"Clean rooms and amazing views "
United States
Karina
Inn At Morro Bay
Property entrance
Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
3.5 star property
11.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"We really enjoyed our stay-room was clean-lobby was cozy and the entire place has tons of character!! "
United States
Alfredo
Avila Village Inn
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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.

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.

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.

Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great with pets!"
Yu Cheng 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

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 14 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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