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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo hotels

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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, (727)
"Spotless room, very courteuos staff."
United States
Jenny
The price is P15,006
P17,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Restaurant
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 P13,391
P17,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
Front of property
Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (808)
"Enjoyed the hotel."
United States
Donovan
The price is P11,100
P12,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Granada Hotel & Bistro
Lobby
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, (559)
"Great space, friendly staff and good restaurants - we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. "
United States
michelle
The price is P20,231
P22,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Courtyard
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
14.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1173)
"Loooooved this place!!!!!"
United States
Nataliya
The price is P7,224
P8,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Dinner served, Californian cuisine
Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

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, (1002)
"Everything is great about this hotel, including the breakfast"
United States
Christine
The price is P5,345
P6,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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 P4,375
P5,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
3.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1341)
"Great place."
United States
Caeli
The price is P8,751
P11,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Madonna Inn
Lobby
Best Western Casa Grande 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, (1170)
"Very comfortable and quiet Rooms are very clean"
United States
Dena
The price is P4,969
P5,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

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, (1142)
"Good room, nice staff."
United States
annamalai
The price is P4,640
P5,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Beach nearby
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 P5,890
P6,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Blue Sail Inn
Reception
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1185)
"Clean and friendly staff "
United States
Carlos
The price is P3,477
P4,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1812)
"Clean rooms and very nice staff"
United States
Ana
The price is P6,673
P7,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
On the beach
Inn at the Cove

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, (1719)
"Great location "
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is P11,100
P12,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Inn at the Cove
Aerial view
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

Apple Farm
3.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1574)
"Beautiful hotel and a wonderful staff."
United States
Nadia
Apple Farm
Restaurant
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
Exterior
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
13.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1360)
"Great l9ce the place and beach"
United States
Margarita
The price is P6,953
P7,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Spyglass Inn
Exterior
Shore Cliff Hotel

Shore Cliff Hotel

Shore Cliff Hotel
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1525)
"Staff was great and location was perfect if you are going to Pismo. Rooms were clean and great view. "
United States
Alma
Shore Cliff Hotel
Beach/ocean view
Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great place overall"
United States
Edgar
The price is P4,472
P5,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Hotel Avisa
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, (482)
"Great place would love to stay there again "
United States
Jaboree
The price is P4,140
P4,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
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Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

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

Old Town Historic District

When in Old Town Historic District, you can plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lower Higuera

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Higuera and surrounding area, you can visit Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

Foothill

While Foothill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.

Laguna

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laguna and surrounding area, you can visit Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center.

Lower Broad

Though Lower Broad might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.

Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent
"Nice "
Helen 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in San Luis Obispo's Downtown San Luis Obispo neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown San Luis Obispo travel tips? Be sure to check out Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa while you're in the neighborhood.
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 favorite options in the area include Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel and Granada Hotel & Bistro.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown San Luis Obispo area?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Downtown San Luis Obispo.
What is there to do in this San Luis Obispo neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like San Luis Obispo Children's Museum or San Luis Obispo County Library.

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