Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide

San Luis Obispo

A white church with a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A wall covered with colorful plastic waste.
A large collection of discarded items piled up against a wall.
A colorful, textured surface with a central red spiral and various small objects.
A theater with neon signage and a marquee.

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Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

4.5 out of 5
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
The price is Rp6.762.715 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp6.762.715
Rp7.675.681 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews)
"Beautiful property, clean endless amenities amazing food and bar. The Spa was great!"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp2.997.676 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp2.997.676
Rp3.438.184 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp1.898.026 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.898.026
Rp2.380.505 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,110 reviews)
"The hotel is very old. I rate it as a two star Hotel. I arrived an hour and a half before the 4 o’clock check-in. Even though my room was ready, if I wanted to go into my room after a long drive, I had to pay $15. Mind you my room is ready!! I will not stay there again! The Hampton Inn and Hilton ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.847.039 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp2.847.039
Rp3.265.411 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,429 reviews)
"Great weather, great staff, excellent view, rooms were clean & spacious great AC"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is Rp2.323.709 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.323.709
Rp3.084.990 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp3.703.898 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.703.898
Rp4.248.186 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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.

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 Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.

MoJo

While MoJo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fremont Theater and Ah Louis Store.

Laguna

While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.



Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide