What are the best hotels in Downtown?

One of the most popular hotels in Downtown is Shore Hotel, which has been reviewed by 2,258 users and currently has a rating of 8.7/10. Other top-rated locations include HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel and Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites, which have received 8.8/10 and 8.4/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

What is a good hotel near Santa Monica Pier?

A good hotel close to Santa Monica Pier is Shore Hotel (rated 8.7/10 from 2,258 reviews).

What is a good hotel in Downtown near Third Street Promenade?

The most popular hotel near Third Street Promenade is Shore Hotel, with 2,258 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.7/10.

Is there a good hotel near Santa Monica Place?

If you’re visiting Santa Monica Place then the nearby Shore Hotel is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (2,258 reviews scoring it at an average 8.7/10).

How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

$64 per night is the cheapest Downtown hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Downtown?

Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, and Santa Monica Place are the most popular landmarks in Downtown according to our data. You can experience Santa Monica Pier if you plan to visit Santa Monica. You can visit Third Street Promenade if you stay in Santa Monica. Santa Monica Place is accessible while staying in Santa Monica.

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Travel insights for hotels in Downtown

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Downtown including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown is July ($96). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Downtown is October ($770).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest day to stay in Downtown is Friday ($343). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $770.

How much is a hotel in Downtown tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Downtown tonight starting as low as $245, rising to an average cost of $352, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $454 for a 4-star hotel in Downtown for tonight.

How much is a Downtown hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Downtown this weekend for as little as $455/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $455/night. For a 4-star hotel in Downtown, the cheapest rate recently found was $569/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Downtown?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 55 days before your trip to Downtown. The lowest price found when booking 55 days ahead was $385 per night.

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Cheapest hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Downtown. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

1436 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

17.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$64

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Hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

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Popular hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

Discover well-known properties in Downtown that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 127 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on 24 September 2026. The average price for a hotel in Downtown is $472/night.

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Travel insights for hotels in Downtown

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown is July ($96). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Downtown is October ($770).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest day to stay in Downtown is Friday ($343). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $770.

How much is a hotel in Downtown tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Downtown tonight starting as low as $245, rising to an average cost of $352, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $454 for a 4-star hotel in Downtown for tonight.

How much is a Downtown hotel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Downtown?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 55 days before your trip to Downtown. The lowest price found when booking 55 days ahead was $385 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Downtown. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Where to stay in Downtown

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What are the best hotels in Downtown?

What is a good hotel near Santa Monica Pier?

What is a good hotel in Downtown near Third Street Promenade?

Is there a good hotel near Santa Monica Place?

How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Downtown?

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