Best places to stay in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, home of the celebrities, glitz and glamour, and of course, stunning beaches. While busy, people here tend to mind their business and move about their day. Getting to know the city requires you to explore, soak up the sights, and act like a local. Once you learn the ins and outs, you might find that LA is one of those cities that is very hard to leave.
Beverly Hills
Welcome to the walkable village of Beverly Hills where you feel like royalty even if you have pennies to your name! It is the place to be if you like window shopping, high-end attire, and people-watching. Hotels here are pricey, but just one night will let you take it all in. Consider staying at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel), or the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel.
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown LA can be overwhelming at first, and quite busy. You will see endless rows of traffic, so avoid driving at all costs. Luckily for you, the city is fairly safe and easy to walk around without the need for parking a rental car. When staying in downtown, pick hotels like the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza or Sheraton Grand Los Angeles. Both have strategic locations and give you great sights of the city from the balcony.
Hollywood
Hollywood is more than just a place where you see the latest movies. Here you enter a new dimension, find celebrity impersonators, and even stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. If you want to stay where movie magic happens, book your room at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel or the Hollywood Orchid Suites.
Malibu
Malibu is a place where shirts and ties go away; it is all about swim trunks and a surfboard tucked under your arm. Malibu sits just north of Santa Monica and has some of the best beaches in Southern California. To stay close to the water, pick the Malibu Beach Inn.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a beach town and busy city mashed together to create one unique location. You have palm trees lining every street, a host of breweries, and amazing shopping. While here, stay at the Oceana Beach Club Hotel Santa Monica or Shore Hotel.
West Hollywood
West Hollywood is the hub for the LGBTQ community of California, and also home to the weekly Farmer’s Market, vintage stores, and boutique-style living. Here you can stay at the Sunset Tower Hotel or the fancy Petit Ermitage.
Venice
Venice is a city in a city. While it is part of LA, it runs at its own pace and plays by its own rules. Visitors here see weightlifters working out in the sun on the beach, the skate park offers free excitement and the main drags of the city are often closed to cars so you can stroll along and explore. If staying in Venice, stay at the kitschy cool boardwalk location known as the Inn at Venice Beach.
Cheap hotels in Los Angeles
Southern California has a reputation for being costly to visit, but if you know the secrets of the city, you can easily find a hotel in the mix without spending too much. On Central Avenue, you have the Sandpiper Beachfront Motel. Also, the closer you get to the airport (LAX), the better rates you will find, including a La Quinta Inn & Suites. If you want a cheap stay in Chinatown, go with the Hollywood Inn Express South or The Mayfair Hotel. In Beverly Hills, there is the Beverly Hills Marriott Los Angeles, which is probably the cheapest option for the richest area of LA.