Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Visit Downtown Santa Monica
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel
"Clean room and the air conditioning was great. A great location for half the price of the surrounding hotels. Quaint rooms with the basics."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
"Unfortunately the pool was closed for 2 days for repairs which was upsetting, but everything else was lovely."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
"Shops nearby. Close to Universal."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Sheraton Universal Hotel
"Staff was very helpful and shuttle was a great help with kids."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"The staff were so welcoming and kind from check in to check out. Loved that! The rooms were spacious and clean and we even did DoorDash twice as it was quick and easy. Ordered some wine from room service and they were friendly and quick. Next trip to LA, we are staying there as it’s so Close to the ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Everything was great, staff very nice, including in the restaurant. Breakfast is okay, so is the food (lunch, dinner) but both are overpriced and a 20% mandatory tip is applied to the total which I find a bit off putting."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica
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 Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District 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.
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.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
