What are the best hotels in Downtown?

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites (8.4/10 from 2,811 reviews), Shore Hotel (8.7/10 from 2,231 reviews), and The Pierside Santa Monica (8.6/10 from 3,296 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Downtown.

What is a good hotel near Santa Monica Pier?

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites is a hotel near Santa Monica Pier that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.4 across 2,811 reviews.

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

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites is the hotel close to Third Street Promenade that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 2,811 reviews rating it at 8.4/10.

Is there a good hotel near Santa Monica Place?

If you’re looking for good hotels near Santa Monica Place, consider Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites (rated 8.4 over 2,811 reviews).

How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Downtown starting from $52 per night in the last 3 days.

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Downtown?

The most popular landmark in Downtown is Santa Monica Pier located in Santa Monica, followed by Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, located in Santa Monica and Santa Monica, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in Downtown, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown is April ($198). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Downtown is May ($532).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest day to stay in Downtown is Monday ($346). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $463.

How much is a hotel in Downtown tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Downtown tonight starting as low as $71, rising to an average cost of $316, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $328 for a 4-star hotel in Downtown for tonight.

How much is a Downtown hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Downtown this weekend for as little as $241/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $241/night. For a 4-star hotel in Downtown, the cheapest rate recently found was $349/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Downtown?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 83 days before your trip to Downtown. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was $277 per night.

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Cheapest hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

These Downtown properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.

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Discover well-known properties in Downtown that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 127 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on September 5, 2026. The average price for a hotel in Downtown is $339/night.

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Travel insights for hotels in Downtown

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Downtown is April ($198). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Downtown is May ($532).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Downtown?

The cheapest day to stay in Downtown is Monday ($346). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $463.

How much is a hotel in Downtown tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Downtown tonight starting as low as $71, rising to an average cost of $316, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $328 for a 4-star hotel in Downtown for tonight.

How much is a Downtown hotel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Downtown?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 83 days before your trip to Downtown. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was $277 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

These Downtown properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.

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Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Downtown. There are 127 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on September 5, 2026. The average price for a stay in Downtown is $339/night.

Where to stay in Downtown, Santa Monica

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What are the best hotels in Downtown?

What is a good hotel near Santa Monica Pier?

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

Is there a good hotel near Santa Monica Place?

How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Downtown?

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