Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Once associated with the sort of hustle and bustle common to most urban areas, today the emphasis is firmly placed on a vibrant culture and green spaces.

There is a vast number of attractions on offer for visitors in this particular part of Los Angeles. Whether you’re interested in historical artefacts and dinosaur bones in the Natural History Museum, you wish to cast your eye over the architecturally exquisite Chinatown, or prefer to experience the Mexican district of Olvera street, with its authentic music, cuisine and traditions, there is something for everyone in Downtown LA, an area crammed with cultural, ethnic and historical experiences for all the family.Downtown LA is a vast area, made up of sixteen distinctive districts spread over 21 square kilometres. Among them is the Fashion District, where you can pick up up-to-the-minute fashions, and Bunker Hill, a wonderful cultural enclave. For the sights, sounds and tastes of the East, head to Chinatown and Little Tokyo, where you can authentic local delicacies like sliced eel, taquitos and sushi.It’s not merely culture, shopping and food that can be consumed in Downtown Los Angeles, there’s also a rich architectural heritage to digest as well. As with the United States’ other iconic city, New York, there are rows of impressive, gleaming skyscrapers, but there are other less obvious jewels in the LA architectural crown as well. Union Square offers a mix of art deco and Spanish Colonial buildings, while the Walt Disney Concert Hall is notable for its unique stainless steel appearance.Children absolutely love the Natural History Museum, which features a particularly rich collection of dinosaur skeletons. The California Science Center is also a favourite with families with its collection of interactive exhibits, exciting shows and spectacles that give a real insight into how the universe operates.While LA has the reputation of being a concrete jungle, it in fact has its fair share of green spaces and parks the perfect place to relax for a while and enjoy a more peaceful environment away from the fast-paced life of Los Angeles. Downtown really has so much to offer visitors and is an unmissable part of any trip to LA.


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Top hotels in Downtown Los Angeles

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P7,120 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P7,120
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,682 reviews)
"Will be back again"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
4 out of 5
1020 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P8,434 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P8,434
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,042 reviews)
"Very nice property"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P9,639 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
P9,639
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,940 reviews)
"The property is clean, comfortable and service especially the bell staff was commendable."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles
4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P7,133 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
P7,133
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,360 reviews)
"Location & Ambience!"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Freehand Los Angeles
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
4.5 out of 5
251 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P10,105 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P10,105
per night
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,854 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. We'll be back"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P12,599 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P12,599
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,476 reviews)
"High skyview hotel is awesome."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Los Angeles

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Silver Lake

Lake views, live music, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Naya's Garden while you're exploring the area.

Silver Lake
Koreatown

Koreatown

Travelers choose Koreatown for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

Koreatown
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Los Feliz

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and architecture in Los Feliz. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Boulevard or Griffith Park.

Los Feliz
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Commerce

Travelers come to Commerce for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Citadel Outlets and Commerce Casino while you're in town.

Commerce
Hollywood featuring a sunset, a city and street scenes

Hollywood

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Hollywood is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard. See more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station.

Hollywood
If you were going to compile a roster of Koreatown's greatest hits, it would be unthinkable to leave out the Dong Chi Mi Gook Su at the Corner Place.
- Jonathan Gold, LA WEEKLY
There you go. Just try their signature cold noodle with high quality  meat serving since 1982.

Mid City

3/5(1 area review)

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

Mid City


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