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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a blue carpet.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Would stay again!"
United States
Christine
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG
A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,196 reviews)
"Nice location, very well maintained, liked the breakfast"
United States
Teologis
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

3. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
3.0 star property
12.1 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,665 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and rooms are kept nice and clean"
United States
Fernando
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

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

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
11.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Cute. Came for a concert at the Fremont. Close to all the things- about a 15 minute walk to the Fremont."
United States
Sonia
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

5. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Cole
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and green chairs.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA

Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA
3.0 star property
16.2 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great experience and huge rooms"
United States
Nicolas
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA
A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

7. Apple Farm

Apple Farm
3.5 star property
11.6 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,678 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, cute rooms and the restaurant had great food."
United States
Eli
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Apple Farm
A spacious interior with a large window, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

8. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
11.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Decent stay for the price"
United States
Matthew
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

9. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
13.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,391 reviews)
"Great location, good value."
United States
Phillip
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
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

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3.5 star property
15.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,426 reviews)
"A really nice place to stay for a weekend"
United States
Oksana
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
A modern restaurant with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
3.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Martha
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
A modern building with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

12. Cambria Hotel Templeton - Paso Robles

Cambria Hotel Templeton - Paso Robles
3.0 star property
20.9 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (539 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay"
United States
Rachelle
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Cambria Hotel Templeton - Paso Robles
A spacious lobby with large arched windows, a black and white tiled floor, and a mix of modern and classic furniture including a white armchair, a green patterned armchair, and a gold-rimmed round table.

13. Sands Inn & Suites

Sands Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767 reviews)
"Very clean room and clean area the staff was very friendly free parking at place"
United States
DAVID
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Sands Inn & Suites
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

14. Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
3.5 star property
14.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,640 reviews)
"Great hotel, fun and great restaurants and food"
United States
Marie
The price is AU$279
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Madonna Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

15. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly & helpful staffing"
United States
Patti
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a bench.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
17.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Claudia
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

17. Hotel Buena Vista

Hotel Buena Vista
2.5 star property
11.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice staff friendly, nice a safe location, our room was very clean and the bed was clean and comfortable"
United States
Marco A. Gutiérrez
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hotel Buena Vista
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a wooden headboard, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

18. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
15.3 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,382 reviews)
"nice clean room and quite hotel. I just stayed overnight on my road-trip but this was a good place to sleep."
United States
Diana
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
An outdoor patio with striped umbrellas, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

19. Petit Soleil

Petit Soleil
3.5 star property
12.3 km from Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (411 reviews)
"Fantastic breakfast."
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Petit Soleil
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

20. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
3.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, relaxing stay"
United States
Marly
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a blue carpet.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
2,196 reviews
View
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,665 reviews
View
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and green chairs.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
An outdoor patio with striped umbrellas, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
Petit Soleil
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
411 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Downtown

A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a blue carpet.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG
3.0 star property
Atascadero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001)
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay here. Lovely staff, free happy hours drinks are a lovely bonus. Loved the bbq set up with great cheap options for dinner if you don't feel like going out. Rooms were lovely and spacious, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend staying here.
Australia
Alan
Reviewed October 18, 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Margarita's Downtown neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Ancient Peaks Winery as part of your Downtown travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown?

Book one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown and start exploring everything Santa Margarita has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown.

What is there to do in this Santa Margarita neighbourhood?

Ancient Peaks Winery is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown. You could also plan a stop at Chalk Mountain Golf Course when you're sightseeing around the area.