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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (722)
"Very nice place. Comfortable and clean."
United States
richard
The price is 3.552.120 ₫
4.031.657 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Restaurant
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (468)
"We had a great stay"
United States
ADALBERT
The price is 4.840.488 ₫
6.400.725 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
Front of property
Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (803)
"Excellent service. Rooms were beautiful."
United States
Maria Esther Nicole
The price is 4.972.023 ₫
5.652.942 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Granada Hotel & Bistro
Lobby
Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
4.5 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (548)
"Beautiful room and nice rooftop bar!"
United States
Chizuru
The price is 7.790.983 ₫
8.842.767 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
19.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (984)
"GREAT PLACE TO STAY"
United States
rob
The price is 1.907.357 ₫
2.187.642 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Reception
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2017)
"Great place! Loved it, walking distance to everything."
United States
krissie
The price is 1.677.071 ₫
1.920.247 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi
The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great location and clean rooms! "
United States
John
The price is 1.923.042 ₫
2.201.896 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
The Landing at Morro Bay
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA

Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA

Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA
3.0 star property
26.3 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (870)
"Room was very comfortable great breakfast"
United States
Suzanne
The price is 2.157.584 ₫
2.562.789 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA
Exterior
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (479)
"Great place would love to stay there again "
United States
Jaboree
The price is 1.828.074 ₫
2.093.145 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
Beach nearby
Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Clean room, well outfitted, good parking and an awesome location."
United States
Edmund
The price is 2.638.066 ₫
3.025.729 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Blue Sail Inn
Reception
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1185)
"Clean and friendly staff "
United States
Carlos
The price is 1.557.374 ₫
2.083.303 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
Lower Higuera, 0.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1136)
"Good room, nice staff."
United States
annamalai
The price is 2.078.253 ₫
2.358.817 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Aerial view
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

Apple Farm
3.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1571)
"Love the rooms, great atmosphere for a fun trip. "
United States
R
Apple Farm
On the beach
Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
3.5 star property
14.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1722)
"Great location "
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is 4.445.883 ₫
5.099.207 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Inn at the Cove
Californian cuisine
Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
3.0 star property
27.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Love the location, staff and breakfast are awesome "
United States
Eduardo
The price is 2.709.621 ₫
3.094.253 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
Terrace/patio
Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Room was clean - they are above average as far as motels go."
United States
Pei
The price is 1.677.390 ₫
2.528.689 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Ocean Palms Motel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1807)
"The rooms and facility was nice stay really quiet with a restaurant right next door "
United States
Jose
The price is 3.047.140 ₫
3.464.445 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Restaurant
Inn At Morro Bay

Inn At Morro Bay

Inn At Morro Bay
3.5 star property
17.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Clean rooms and amazing views "
United States
Karina
Inn At Morro Bay
Lobby
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
17.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1170)
"Check in was fast and the staff was very professional and friendly. Hotel is absolutely beautiful!"
United States
William
The price is 2.344.217 ₫
2.660.686 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Bar (on property)
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3.5 star property
2.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1264)
"I loved it definitely going back for our next trip "
United States
Jasmin
The price is 2.925.338 ₫
3.325.963 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
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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.

Railroad District

Railroad District might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I love it"
Haihong 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San Luis Obispo's Downtown San Luis Obispo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown San Luis Obispo travel tips? Make sure that you visit Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Luis Obispo to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater San Luis Obispo area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Luis Obispo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Downtown San Luis Obispo.
What is there to do in this San Luis Obispo neighbourhood?
Sights like Fremont Theater, History Center of San Luis Obispo County and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown San Luis Obispo. You could also plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market or Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Luis Obispo include Mission Plaza, Ah Louis Store and San Luis Obispo Little Theatre. While you're out sightseeing in San Luis Obispo, make sure that you visit other sights such as San Luis Obispo Children's Museum or San Luis Obispo County Library.