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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.

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Aerial view of San Luis Obispo from the hiking trail to Bishop Peak, California

Lower Higuera

While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Foothill

While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.

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Lower Broad

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

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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.

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Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Needed a place at the last minute and this location had the best rate, not to mention how beautiful it was! The staff were courteous and attentive. Exceptional service! The room was clean and the bed was amazing! Breakfast was the cherry on top of an incredible stay! Would recommend this location hands-down!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great except that we were in Room 209, which is right next to the gym. From our back wall we heard weights being dropped and racked several times and loud music blaring if a guest decided to blast music from their phone. Otherwise it was a great stay and super close to Cal Poly SLO."

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

2/10 Terrible

"Honestly the hotel itself it's wonderful especially the design outside the property with courtyard pool Jacuzzi sauna useless not getting hot if they can fixed it will be great as men women have separate, breakfast not that great same food every day bacon scramble eggs smell every day I felt like trow up, but what worse experience is on my first night I took shower in midnight after I noticed housekeeping didn't put any towels I have to dry myself in ac I tried to call front desk telephone not working I went to front front desk to complain poor management the Hispanic women so unprofessional not even say sorry she acts like not big deal just only says to me ok I tell housekeeping put more towels I said lady put more towels they ain't give me any now I'm sick because of I dry myself in ac but also worse today 8am someone keeps knocking on my door trying I said what you want only 8am check out 11am stop knocking on my door you wake me up I called front desk another unpleasant lady she only said ok put signs on your door never say sorry this hotel they need to training their staff it is so bad to deal such an unprofessional unpleasant people who work in hotel especially this hotel very pricey people don't really expect excellence service but we as guests expect good morality and respect not just unprofessional unpleasant front desk and housekeeping"

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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.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel San Luis Obispo is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Another good option for your stay in the area is Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown San Luis Obispo?

Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Luis Obispo and start exploring everything San Luis Obispo has to offer.

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.

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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo hotels

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Hotel San Luis Obispo

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Inn At Morro Bay

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Madonna Inn

Home2 Suites by Hilton Atascadero, CA

Dune Surfer Inn

Spyglass Inn

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

Blue Sail Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

SeaVenture Beach Hotel

Avila Village Inn

Inn at the Cove

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

The Landing at Morro Bay

Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Old Town Historic District

Lower Higuera

Foothill

Lower Broad

Laguna

Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

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