Top 10 Hotels Near History Center of San Luis Obispo County in San Luis Obispo for 2026

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

A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

1.3 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Jesika

P7,946

P10,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

A reception area with two armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera, 0.6 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Luis

P5,270

P5,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign with illuminated letters, and potted plants.

A modern lobby with a large beige sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible through the windows.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.7 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Susana

P9,770

P11,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A person relaxing in a hot tub with lounge chairs in the background.

A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.

4. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.2 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Lisa

P21,966

P24,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A kitchen with white paneled walls, a wooden countertop, a ceiling light fixture, a large white vase with dried plants, a woven basket, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A room with a fireplace, a framed abstract artwork, a wicker chair, a small round table with a book, and a window with curtains.

A sign for San Luis Creek Lodge with outdoor seating.

A room with white paneled walls, a large window, two wicker chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a hanging black beaded decoration.

5. San Luis Creek Lodge

1.7 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Lessette

P10,310

P12,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with a view of greenery.

A dining area with a large table set for six, surrounded by white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with stained glass.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books, a comfortable armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.3 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Alan

P8,600

P9,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

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

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

7. Apple Farm

1.8 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Roberto

P6,070

P7,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio area with seating, a bar, and a fire feature.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large chandeliers, and a bar/lounge in the background.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.7 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

William

P13,051

P14,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A wooden pergola structure with a table and chairs underneath, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern interior with a reception desk, wooden shelving, and a variety of products on display.

9. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.1 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Veronica

P16,501

P20,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

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

A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

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

1.6 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Pau

P8,979

P10,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

An outdoor patio with hexagonal tiles, wooden benches, and tables with chairs. There are string lights overhead and a fire feature in the center.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large seating area, a hanging chair, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel with a white facade, a sign reading "The Ritz-Carlton," and a view of green hills in the background.

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

1.6 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Kiana

P7,666

P8,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a minimalist interior design.

12. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

1.9 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

mike

P7,467

P8,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall with artwork, and large windows.

A room with a zebra-patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, a small statue, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

13. Peach Tree Inn

1.7 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

margaret

P6,212

P7,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

2.5 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Alondra

P7,666

P8,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a large window, and a reception area with a plant.

A spacious dining area with a large window, a patterned rug, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a parking area.

15. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

2.2 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

BEATRIZ

P8,465

P9,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and two lit windows.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, dark cabinets, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

16. Hotel Buena Vista

1.8 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

ERIKA

P5,600

P6,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

A Vagamond Inn with a large sign, a modern building, and landscaped garden.

A road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.1 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Sean

P4,171

P5,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A two-story motel with a sign reading "Mission Inn" and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A spacious interior with a large window, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a trash bin, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and shelves with snacks and condiments.

18. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

1.7 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Veronica

P4,935

P6,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

A motel with a modern design, featuring a wooden facade and a black door.

A bathroom with a white door, a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a hairdryer.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with blinds.

19. Sunbeam Motel

1.4 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Isabella

P4,509

P5,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a Christmas tree.

A pathway leading to the Botanical Garden entrance with a pergola overhead and a small building in the distance.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a clock, and a sign reading "UNIVERSITY INN".

A white building with a tiled roof and a number '1772' on the facade.

20. University Inn

1.6 km from History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Summer

P3,377

P5,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 1,584 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.2 Wonderful 1,380 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 290 reviews	View
Hotel San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 674 reviews	View
San Luis Creek Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Top History Center of San Luis Obispo County Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Always a nice place to stay. Walking distance to downtown restaurants. Clean, nice staff, wonderful breakfast included. Plenty of parking. Will be back"

University Inn

8/10 Good

"Great rooms, always clean. Only wish that they had extra curtains o have some light in the room without being fully exposed/seen."

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our visit, looking forward to a return someday"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Saffa's helpful fast and speedy check in as well as checkout. What count is a nice, peaceful, quiet solo stay"

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience! Beautifully restored 140 year old hotel with 13 unique and eclectic guest rooms in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Terrific staff! Wine in the afternoons, cooked-to-order breakfast. Thoroughly delightful experience; highly recommended!!"

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location within walking distance to all things downtown San Luis Obispo. My husband and I stayed in a room with a single queen bed, and it was roomy enough for us. The room was clean and comfortable with a boutique kind of vibe. Overall, we would definitely stay here again. The gentleman that checked us in at the front desk was very friendly and kind as well."

Budget Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Easy checkin and checkout. Free parking. Right off the highway. Near downtown."

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"Motel propre et bien entretenu. Proche de la station de Bus si vous souhaiter aller visiter le chateau Hearst Castle. Restaurant Taco Bell tout pres."

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"None thank you"

Other attractions near History Center of San Luis Obispo County

A small building with a porch, surrounded by trees and a fence.

Mission Plaza

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A church sign with a Mass schedule and a Sacrament of Reconciliation notice.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

9.0/10 (1,335 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Luis Obispo when you take a trip to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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A dense collection of colorful mushrooms and fungi.

Bubblegum Alley

8.0/10 (1,204 reviews)

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities like biking in San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Ah Louis Store

7.8/10 (70 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Downtown SLO Farmers' Market during your trip to San Luis Obispo.

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San Luis Obispo Little Theatre

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at San Luis Obispo Little Theatre on your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around History Center of San Luis Obispo County?

History Center of San Luis Obispo County is located in a family-friendly area of San Luis Obispo known for its beautiful beaches and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 72 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near History Center of San Luis Obispo County?

Adjacent to History Center of San Luis Obispo County, Hotel San Luis Obispo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options close by include Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo and Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo.

How many hotels will I find close to History Center of San Luis Obispo County?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from History Center of San Luis Obispo County.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near History Center of San Luis Obispo County, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near History Center of San Luis Obispo County.

What can I see and do near History Center of San Luis Obispo County?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. Explore landmarks like Ah Louis Store, Fremont Theater, and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens. You can enjoy live performances at San Luis Obispo Little Theatre and Sunset Drive-In Theatre.

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Our top choices for History Center of San Luis Obispo County hotels

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

4. Hotel San Luis Obispo

5. San Luis Creek Lodge

6. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

7. Apple Farm

8. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

9. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

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

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

12. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

13. Peach Tree Inn

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

15. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

16. Hotel Buena Vista

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

18. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

19. Sunbeam Motel

20. University Inn

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Top History Center of San Luis Obispo County Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

University Inn

Madonna Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Budget Inn

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Other attractions near History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Mission Plaza

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Bubblegum Alley

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Ah Louis Store

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre

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