Downtown Los Angeles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a street with cars, and a pedestrian walkway.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and light trails from moving vehicles.
A modern indoor shopping mall with a large glass ceiling, a King Tut exhibit, and an IMAX theater.
A modern architectural building with large, curved structures and the text "Walt Disney Concert Hall".
A rooftop terrace with a modern sofa, glass railings, and a cityscape at sunset.

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 Centre 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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Our pick of the best Downtown Los Angeles Hotel Deals

The Biltmore Los Angeles

The Biltmore Los Angeles

4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$287 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$287
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
The Biltmore Los Angeles
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 AU$307 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$307
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$195 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$195
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,695 reviews)
"The hotel has many good qualities such as recycling and less focus on using plastic. However, they need to add some basic qualities to make it a better experience. Temperature control was a bit off in the suite. There's no tea maker and even the hot water in their tap wasn't hot so not sure if they ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

4.5 out of 5
900 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$457 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$457
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,609 reviews)
"Lovely staff & clean property. A lot of on site amenities. Very convenient area with shopping meal & fast foods options within steps - if you’re not feeling for the food options on the property. My only con is that there’s no microwave on site."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG
Moxy Downtown Los Angeles

Moxy Downtown Los Angeles

4 out of 5
1260 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$294 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$294
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Moxy Downtown 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 AU$310 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$310
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,884 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. The front desk and valet staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Los Angeles

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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

Mid City

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.

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.

Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Lucky Strike Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

Hollywood Hills

You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Hollywood Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Bowl or Runyon Canyon Park.



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