Chinatown Travel Guide

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Chinatown

If you have a hankering for authentic Chinese food or want to see a lion dance, this is the place to go in southern California.

LA’s Chinatown is not just any old Asian cultural centre Roman Polanski filmed the 1974 movie Chinatown here. It’s changed a bit since then, but the heart and soul of Chinese culture remains. Unlike other “Chinese restaurants” across the US, the establishments here serve authentic Chinese flavours, from dim sum to Beijing duck. Come for the festivals too, with all the neon lights and lanterns you expect, along with food trucks, beer, music and dancing—not traditional Chinese, but fun!


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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$209 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$209
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,866 reviews)
"Room is on the expensive side but probably on par with other airport hotels. Disappointed that for that price point there is no bottled water in the room. Towels are tiny, adequate I suppose but would be better to have bigger ones. Lobby bistro shop does not display prices on any of the items which ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$246 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$246
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,812 reviews)
"Nice place. Room was very small, but well designed, comfortable if you just need a place to sleep. I would feel comfortable spending too much time there, though, as it can be quite claustrophobic after a while."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$435 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$435
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,562 reviews)
"The rooms are not as modern and updated as some other Loews. Dining choices inside the hotel are limited depending on time of day, but the hotel connects to a mall next door with other options. The area itself felt safe enough considering Hollywood Blvd is a mixed bag. It was highly trafficked and ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$298 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$298
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,692 reviews)
"Fun"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$252 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$252
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,596 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank

3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$234
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,041 reviews)
"Front desk cafe excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Burbank
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown

Downtown Los Angeles featuring a city

Downtown Los Angeles

3.5/5(119 area reviews)

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

Downtown Los Angeles
Staples Center which includes a statue or sculpture, signage and shopping

South Park

While you're in South Park, take in top sights like Crypto.com Arena and jump on the metro at Pico Station to see more of the city.

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Silver Lake

Lake views, live music and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Virgil Avenue while you're exploring the area.

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Koreatown

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

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Los Feliz

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and architecture in Los Feliz. You might want to make time for a stop at Pohono Bridge or John Marshall High School.

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Eagle Rock

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Eagle Rock is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Eagle Rock Plaza.

Eagle Rock


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