Koreatown Travel Guide

Los Angeles

Koreatown
Koreatown
Koreatown
Koreatown
Koreatown

This trendy neighbourhood is known for its diverse cultural heritage, 24-hour nightlife and eclectic entertainment options.

Los Angeles is touted as having the largest population of Koreans outside of Korea itself and many of them live in Koreatown. Shaped by three generations of Korean and Latino immigrants, this 3-square-mile (7-square-kilometre) community has a lively collection of bars, restaurants, shops and spas. Admire art deco buildings, sample Korean specialties and sing your favourite tunes at lively karaoke bars.

Look inside Koreatown Plaza, a quirky 1980s-style shopping mall that offers an interesting mix of upscale brands and ethnic shops. You’ll find international brands like United Colours of Benetton and Jacadi, as well as a busy lower-level food court filled with Korean noodle shops and bakeries.

Walk past the distinctive blue-green tower of the Pellissier Building, which is considered to be one of the country’s finest examples of art deco architecture. The Pellissier Building and the adjoining Wiltern Theatre belong to the U.S.  National Register of Historic Places. Find out if any events are taking place at the Wiltern during your stay. Performances range from comedy acts to indie-rock bands here, in one of the largest theatres in LA.

Try traditional Korean dishes like bibimbap, a bowl of rice with seasoned vegetables, chili pepper paste and soy sauce, and galbi, which is beef short ribs. Take advantage of the neighbourhood’s numerous affordable spas, many of which offer saunas, mud spas, hot tubs and cold pools, as well as a variety of treatment options.

No trip to Koreatown is complete without experiencing its famous nightlife. Koreatown is said to have the highest concentration of restaurants and nightclubs in all of Southern California, many of which are open 24 hours. An iconic Korean pastime, karaoke clubs are particularly popular. Look for noraebang (private karaoke rooms) where you can sing with a group of friends as well as American-style karaoke clubs with larger audiences.

Koreatown is located west of downtown Los Angeles, loosely defined by borders at Western and Vermont and Beverly and Olympic streets. The neighbourhood is quite large. Access the area via a number of different metro stops, including Wilshire/Vermont and Wilshire/Western stations.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Koreatown

The LINE Hotel

The LINE Hotel

4 out of 5
3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is Rp2.084.808 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.084.808
Rp2.993.798 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,649 reviews)
"Very relaxing and easy to get in and out"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The LINE Hotel
Hotel Normandie

Hotel Normandie

3.5 out of 5
605 S. Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is Rp2.464.892 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp2.464.892
Rp2.859.275 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,139 reviews)
"Staff is amazing!! Excellent service!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Normandie
Best Western Plus LA Mid Town Hotel

Best Western Plus LA Mid Town Hotel

2.5 out of 5
603 S New Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is Rp2.141.517 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp2.141.517
Rp2.484.159 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Five star
"Everything was excellent! The bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus LA Mid Town Hotel
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is Rp2.360.160 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.360.160
Rp2.742.375 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,534 reviews)
"Its a great place for solo travelers on the go."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is Rp2.284.766 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.284.766
Rp2.656.065 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,803 reviews)
"The room service was less than stellar! Of our 4 night stay we had to request fresh shower towels 3 times, an extra roll of toilet paper and a flickering bulb in the bathroom took 2 requests for a five minute fix! Complaints to the front desk went nowhere!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is Rp2.492.919 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.492.919
Rp2.896.648 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,056 reviews)
"Perfect for an early flight from LAX"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Koreatown

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Hollywood

4/5(208 area reviews)

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Palladium.

Hollywood
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Silver Lake

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Lake views, live music and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Virgil Avenue while you're exploring the area.

Silver Lake
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Los Feliz

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and architecture in Los Feliz. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Boulevard or Pohono Bridge.

Los Feliz
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Mid City

5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

Mid City
Downtown Los Angeles featuring a city

Downtown Los Angeles

4/5(134 area reviews)

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

Downtown Los Angeles
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Beverly Grove

4/5(7 area reviews)

While visiting Beverly Grove, you might make a stop by sights like Beverly Center Shopping Mall and Melrose Avenue.

Beverly Grove


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