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Downtown - Santa Monica, CA, United States
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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 96 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on 26 April 2024. The average price for a hotel in Downtown is $581/night.
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1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 5-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It has a gym, as well as a sauna, an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
16 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
$1,356
1436 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Conveniently located, HI - Santa Monica / Los Angeles offers easy access to Santa Monica's popular tourist attractions. It also features free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4439 reviews
Location
17.2 km from city centre
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Centrally located, Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites offers easy access to Santa Monica's popular shopping and sightseeing areas. It also provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a sauna.
7.9
Good
1778 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Centrally located, The Pierside Santa Monica offers easy access to Santa Monica's main shopping and sightseeing areas. It provides free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
670 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Centrally located, Shore Hotel Santa Monica allows for easy access to Santa Monica's main sightseeing and retail areas. It also offers a Jacuzzi, an outdoor heated pool and free Wi-Fi.
8.4
Excellent
1128 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It is close to Third Street Promenade, dining options and shops.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.0
Excellent
790 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It also features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
8.2
Excellent
679 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Strategically located in the heart of the city, this 5-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It also features a sauna, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor pool.
9.0
Excellent
429 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
$1,261
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Set in the heart of the city, Hotel Carmel By The Sea provides easy access to Santa Monica's main retail and sightseeing areas. It is situated a brief walk from Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Public Library.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
1191 reviews
Location
0.0 km from city centre
425 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It features free wireless internet, a gym and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of Santa Monica Pier.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
372 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Downtown

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Downtown. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:April
Average price in Downtown:$581/night
Cheapest price found:$102/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$103 - $1,417
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$103 - $697
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

Discover affordable stays in Downtown that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Downtown can be found for as low as $455 per night. There is currently one property in Downtown that can be booked for this price. Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Downtown. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Downtown for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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1667 Ocean Avenue Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$455
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1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$484
Avg. per night
501 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$505
Avg. per night
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$535
Avg. per night
1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$742
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Downtown

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Downtown to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Downtown at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
We've come across the following hotels in Downtown with different price and hotel class options. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Downtown.
2 stars
2 stars and under
501 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
3 stars
3 stars
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, United States
4 stars
4 stars +
1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
$1,356
1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
$1,261

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Other accommodations in Downtown

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1436 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
17.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$87
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Downtown

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Downtown to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
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Facts about staying in Downtown, Santa Monica

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Downtown to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Downtown?

    680 reviews rated Viceroy Santa Monica with an average score of 8.2/10. It may also be worth looking into the Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites, which received a rating of 7.9/10 from 1,778 reviews. The Pierside Santa Monica could also be a good option, with a score of 8.0/10 from 670 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Santa Monica Pier?

    Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a good hotel close to Santa Monica Pier - it has scored 8.8 over 3,979 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

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

    Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a hotel near Third Street Promenade that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.8 from 3,979 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Santa Monica Place?

    If you’re planning to stay near Santa Monica Place, you should consider Huntley Santa Monica Beach, which has a score of 8.8 from 3,979 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Downtown cost?

    Downtown hotels have an average price of $205/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

    Over the last 3 days, Downtown hotels have been found for as cheap as $89/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Downtown?

    If your travel plans to Downtown are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, or Santa Monica Place. Santa Monica is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Santa Monica Pier. Staying in Santa Monica is preferred if you want to visit Third Street Promenade. To visit Santa Monica Place, it’s most convenient if you stay in Santa Monica.

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