Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide

San Luis Obispo

A white church with a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A wall covered with colorful plastic waste.
A large collection of discarded items piled up against a wall.
A colorful, textured surface with a central red spiral and various small objects.
A theater with neon signage and a marquee.

Stay near popular Downtown San Luis Obispo attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

4.5 out of 5
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿12,051 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿12,051
฿13,677 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿4,346 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,346
฿5,769 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,516 reviews)
"We booked this hotel for 3 reasons- close to Cal Poly, pool and breakfast included. We needed an easy place to stay and it was just for one night so those were the 3 things I was looking for. It was further from downtown than I thought- I should have looked in a map, downtown is about a 15-minute ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,324 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,324
฿6,107 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Spyglass Inn
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,996 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿5,996
฿8,238 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,323 reviews)
"We stayed in a family suit with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It was perfect for our family of 6. The newly renovated rooms were wonderful. We enjoyed watching the sunset from the pool. Free breakfast was a big perk."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Pacific Point Resort
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿3,550 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,550
฿4,451 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,060 reviews)
"Traveling through, very comfortable."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿8,253 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿8,253
฿9,465 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,865 reviews)
"We always have the best time. Great breakfast Staff is always amazing. Thank you to Dawn she is always so sweet."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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.

Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Find the best Downtown San Luis Obispo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

MoJo

While MoJo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fremont Theater and San Luis Obispo Superior Court.

Laguna

While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.



Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide