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 our traveler data, Hotel San Luis Obispo is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown San Luis Obispo area?

Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown San Luis Obispo and start exploring everything San Luis Obispo has to offer.

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.

Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotels, San Luis Obispo

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A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

1. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Joel

P20,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Hotel".

2. Granada Hotel & Bistro

Downtown San Luis Obispo

John and Dana

P16,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large potted plant.

3. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Renu

P19,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A brick-paved entrance with a green door, white columns, and a covered porch.

4. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo

nikolaus

P7,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

5. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

1.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Fernando

P9,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

1.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Teologis

P8,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

7. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Sonia

P7,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera, 0.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Dennis

P5,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

9. Madonna Inn

1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Marie

P12,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

2.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Oksana

P8,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

11. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

2.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Patti

P8,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

12. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

1.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Cole

P7,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

13. Apple Farm

1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Eli

P6,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

An outdoor patio with striped umbrellas, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

14. Petit Soleil

MoJo, 1 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Kevin

P10,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a bench.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

4.3 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Claudia

P7,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

16. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

16.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Eric

P8,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and green chairs.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA

26.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Nicolas

P6,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

18. Pacific Point Resort

14.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Orel

P13,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

4.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Amy

P8,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

20. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

14.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Rudolph

P11,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel San Luis Obispo	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 704 reviews	View
Granada Hotel & Bistro	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 876 reviews	View
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 888 reviews	View
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 507 reviews	View
Petit Soleil	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 411 reviews	View

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.

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A valley with a town surrounded by mountains.

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.

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A rugged mountainous landscape with rolling hills and a winding path.

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.

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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.

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A sunset over a body of water with a large rock formation in the center and several boats.

Laguna

While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.

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Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room wonderful staff"

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

8/10 Good

"we enjoyed the property being on the beach and being able to walk to a local coffee shop. Only issues we had is the night we arrived it was raining and the front entrance doesn't have a covered area where you can pull up to unload your bags and luggage. Also, keep in mind that you are charged a resort fee (we knew about this) plus a $30 per day self parking fee that we didn't know about. They have a small sign on the counter and didn't see it. Our fault for not asking but honestly didn't think to ask, thinking it was included."

Hotel San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great property in a prime location for dining shopping etc. Staff extremely helpful and courteous. Rooms clean and well-appointed. Had a fantastic massage experience, spa could use a bit of elevation and had a disappointing interaction with bartender. Hotel management immediately corrected the situation."

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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo hotels

1. Hotel San Luis Obispo

2. Granada Hotel & Bistro

3. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

4. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

5. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

7. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

9. Madonna Inn

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

11. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

12. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

13. Apple Farm

14. Petit Soleil

15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

16. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA

18. Pacific Point Resort

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

20. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

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Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Old Town Historic District

Lower Higuera

Foothill

Lower Broad

Laguna

Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

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