The Best Hotels Closest to University of Southern California in Los Angeles - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern dining area with a large table, two sofas, and a city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large, illuminated structure.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering a city view, and abstract sculptures.

A modern living room with a long wooden table, sofas, and a large window with a city view.

1. AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, a Marriott Hotel

South Park, 2.8 km from University of Southern California

Harshita

฿5,976

฿8,171 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a large building with reflective windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a bar area with a patterned wall, and a city skyline in the background.

A luxurious interior with a bar area, seating with a chandelier, and a patterned rug.

A restaurant with green upholstered seating, wooden tables, and hanging plants.

2. Moxy Downtown Los Angeles

South Park, 2.8 km from University of Southern California

Brianna

฿5,667

฿7,993 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee machine, and a lamp.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Vagabond Inn, a stone building, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern bathroom with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, a sink, and a mirror.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a microwave on a black cabinet.

3. Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC

0.8 km from University of Southern California

Zkhary

฿3,698

฿4,298 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a bright orange sofa, and a staircase with a metal railing.

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a small front yard with palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue accent wall, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.

4. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

1.4 km from University of Southern California

Senen

฿2,524

฿2,877 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a modern design.

A room with two bunk beds, a large window, and a wooden floor.

A spacious room with a large sliding door closet, a small kitchenette, and a large window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a grey herringbone floor.

5. Boutique HomeStay

3.2 km from University of Southern California

Jerry

฿856

฿975 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A rooftop terrace with red seating and a central tree, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

A spacious lobby with a large mural, modern seating, and a bar area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round sink, and a window with a city view.

6. citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4.7 km from University of Southern California

Angel

฿4,191

฿4,871 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A pool area with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a small table.

A living room with a large sofa, two small tables, and a beach mural on the wall.

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, a checkered carpet, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

A rooftop lounge with wooden flooring, cushioned seating, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

7. The Ivory

Koreatown, 5.2 km from University of Southern California

David

฿11,217

฿12,788 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and ottoman. There is a fireplace and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a central atrium with artificial grass and illuminated spheres, and a variety of seating options.

A modern kitchen with a white marble island, dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a wooden floor and a beige sofa in the adjacent living area.

8. Aventura Hotel

3.7 km from University of Southern California

Matthew

฿5,008

฿5,810 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bunk bed with three levels, a wooden floor, and a window with blinds.

A garden pathway with wooden steps and stone slabs.

A dining area with a dark wooden table and yellow chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of greenery outside.

A house with a porch, a bench, and a tree.

9. Rest & Rise La

5.9 km from University of Southern California

Torey

฿2,263

฿2,983 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by city buildings and a water feature.

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a cabinet.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A lobby with a marble reception desk, a staircase, and large windows.

10. Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza

4.9 km from University of Southern California

Lee

฿6,028

฿8,374 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An ornate entrance with a checkered floor, large potted cacti, and a sign reading "PROPER HOTEL".

A bar with multiple shelves of bottles, a large window with a city view, and several chairs.

A swimming pool with a checkered floor, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wall with intricate carvings.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, and large windows allowing natural light.

11. Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

South Park, 3.3 km from University of Southern California

Latoya

฿10,830

฿12,587 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A laundry area with two front-loading washers and dryers, a soap and bleach softener dispenser, and a speed control dryer.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

12. Miyako Hotel Los Angeles

Little Tokyo, 5.3 km from University of Southern California

Diana

฿7,175

฿8,339 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a knife block. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and dining table.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed artwork on the wall, and a chair to the right.

13. Reside Craftsman Los Angeles, a Wyndham Residence

3.9 km from University of Southern California

Aliana

฿4,566

฿5,306 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rooftop bar with wooden furniture, hanging pendant lights, and a view of a city skyline.

A modern interior with large windows, a fireplace, and a variety of seating arrangements.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden beams, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, seating, and large windows offering city views.

14. Conrad Los Angeles

5.2 km from University of Southern California

Eric

฿12,797

฿16,325 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern glass facade, outdoor pool, and well-lit signage.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a modern architectural setting.

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern glass facade, a rooftop pool, and a landscaped terrace.

A spacious lobby with a modern bar area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

15. JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

South Park, 3.3 km from University of Southern California

filiberto

฿8,040

฿11,346 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, multiple levels with balconies, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A gym with various weightlifting equipment, large windows, and a blue carpeted floor.

A spacious indoor basketball court with a high ceiling and skylights, surrounded by walls with windows and doors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a view of the city through a window, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Los Angeles Athletic Club

Downtown Los Angeles, 4.1 km from University of Southern California

Marcela

฿6,499

฿8,922 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a patterned wall.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, a hanging light fixture, and a wine bottle on the counter.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a large number of windows and a ground-level entrance.

17. Hotel Clark

4.6 km from University of Southern California

Shant

฿5,769

฿8,253 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a variety of bottles, and a sign that reads "casa".

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a snack bar.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, city views, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

18. The Hoxton, Downtown LA

South Park, 3.3 km from University of Southern California

Zulma

฿4,806

฿7,452 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A luxurious hotel lobby with ornate ceiling, elegant seating, and a central dining area.

A room with a bed, a wicker chair with a red pillow, a vase with flowers, and framed pictures on the wall.

A long dining table set with chairs in a courtyard with potted plants and a balcony.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a rug.

19. Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection

4.1 km from University of Southern California

Jorie

฿7,334

฿9,891 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining area with a table set for two, large windows offering a nighttime city view.

A modern interior with a central circular bar, red lighting, and large windows.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, coffee table, and multiple chairs. There are large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV. The room has large windows offering a city view.

20. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

4 km from University of Southern California

Paul

฿8,242

฿11,416 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Southern California

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, a Marriott Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,264 reviews	View
Moxy Downtown Los Angeles	8.4 Very good 2,493 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC	7.4 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel	7.4 Good 209 reviews	View
Boutique HomeStay	5.8 217 reviews	View

Top University of Southern California Hotel Reviews

The Live Hotel

8/10 Good

"Found a roach in my first room but then got upgraded to a larger room with a balcony, didn’t see any more roaches. Overall enjoyed my stay but some areas have stairs and you will need to carry your luggage to get to your room"

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

10/10 Excellent

"Classy and so close to our venue!! Loved our cabana with the pool!!"

The Hoxton, Downtown LA

10/10 Excellent

"cleanliness"

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Really romantic and the views are amazing"

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very very clean and beautiful hotel. I felt very safe and all the staff was extremely friendly. The rooms were super nice and clean. I am very happy with my stay and will be back!"

Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC

10/10 Excellent

"The bed and pillows were very comfortable"

Boutique HomeStay

10/10 Excellent

"I feel that for what it’s worth this place is rightfully what it should be. I have no complaints. I feel like if you are in transition or just trying to start your life over this is a great first step for anybody."

Freehand Los Angeles

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has a beautiful vintage look and our corner room was beautiful. The bathroom has an excellent size and in general terms we would gladly stay again. The front desk attendant was very helpful and kept helping us with everything."

Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Staff"

Other attractions near University of Southern California

A building with a brick facade and large windows, surrounded by a garden of orange and pink roses.

Rose Garden

7.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A historic building with a dome and an eagle statue, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A pink building with arched windows and a dome.

Shrine Auditorium

7.6/10 (23 reviews)

Shrine Auditorium is just one of the places to see in Los Angeles, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A space shuttle Endeavour inside a hangar.

California Science Center

8.4/10 (97 reviews)

Discover an aquarium with a giant kelp forest, an actual space shuttle and numerous educational displays and exhibits inside this remarkable facility.

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USC Fisher Museum of Art

7.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at USC Fisher Museum of Art during your travels in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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McDonalds Swim Stadium

6.0/10 (6 reviews)

Catch an event at McDonalds Swim Stadium during your trip to Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Space Shuttle Endeavour

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Space Shuttle Endeavour in Los Angeles.

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University Park East Side Campus

Explore the campus of University Park East Side Campus during your stay in Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Southern California?

University of Southern California is located in an area of Los Angeles known for its popular art scene, top museums and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Southern California?

Adjacent to University of Southern California, USC Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC and Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near University of Southern California?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Southern California.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Southern California, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near University of Southern California.

What can I see and do near University of Southern California?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center or Grammy Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like United Artists Theater Building, The Bloc and Broadway Theater District. You can check out the local talent at Peacock Theater, Orpheum Theatre and Palace Theater.

How can I get to University of Southern California?

Head to Jefferson/USC Station for metro transport. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for University of Southern California hotels

1. AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, a Marriott Hotel

2. Moxy Downtown Los Angeles

3. Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC

4. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

5. Boutique HomeStay

6. citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

7. The Ivory

8. Aventura Hotel

9. Rest & Rise La

10. Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza

11. Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

12. Miyako Hotel Los Angeles

13. Reside Craftsman Los Angeles, a Wyndham Residence

14. Conrad Los Angeles

15. JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

16. Los Angeles Athletic Club

17. Hotel Clark

18. The Hoxton, Downtown LA

19. Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection

20. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

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Top University of Southern California Hotel Reviews

The Live Hotel

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

The Hoxton, Downtown LA

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

Vagabond Inn Los Angeles at USC

Boutique HomeStay

Freehand Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Other attractions near University of Southern California

Rose Garden

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Shrine Auditorium

California Science Center

USC Fisher Museum of Art

McDonalds Swim Stadium

Space Shuttle Endeavour

University Park East Side Campus

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