Historic Core Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Visit Historic Core
Popular places to visit
Orpheum Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Orpheum Theatre during your stay in Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Broadway Theater District
Find out about the history of Los Angeles when you take a trip to Broadway Theater District. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Central Market
You can do some window-shopping at Grand Central Market during your stay in Los Angeles. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Palace Theater
You can enjoy a show at Palace Theater during your stay in Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Eastern Columbia Building
Find out about the history of Los Angeles with a stop at Eastern Columbia Building. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Last Bookstore
You can do some window-shopping at The Last Bookstore during your visit to Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets
Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tickets with Priority Pass
Long Beach: Swan Boat Rental at Rainbow Lagoon
Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour
Top hotels in Historic Core
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
"Great place to stay dtla. Hip spacious ground floor with good food, drinks, working areas. Great dining nearby. Very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
The Audemar
"We walked into the apartment and the room was nice and cool which was nice after a long day outside. We thought the location was really convenient for us as we were in town for an event at the convention center. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay, and we would return in the future."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
STILE Downtown Los Angeles
"Staff was fantastic. Complementary face masks were definite bonus."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Reside Craftsman Los Angeles, a Wyndham Residence
"Beautiful rooms. Very clean and well maintained."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Property was very clean and comfortable. Room was spacious and amenities were great. Staff was awesome especially Naomi at front desk check in who made us feel very welcome and informed us of the area. The parking situation is tough as no onsite parking and only one 24 hour garage across the street. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"A giant cockroach came out in the room!!!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Historic Core
Hollywood
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 Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District 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.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
Mid City
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.
