Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
"This hotel is very well located. Overall I'm not sure it merits the costs. It felt more like a Marriott Suites."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Spyglass Inn
"Parking is expensive. Room was clean. Had a great view. Pool is nice and heated."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Clean room Bed was very soft Location right off freewsy"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
"The staff was amazing"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"Easy low maintenance place to stay near campus."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
"Nice, clean hotel. Great location on the beach. Very pleasant, the balcony on our room overlooked the ocean which was perfect to entertain our kids."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Old Town Historic District
While Old Town Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.

Lower Higuera
While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Laguna
When in Laguna, you can plan a visit to Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lower Broad
Lower Broad might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.













