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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo hotels

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Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (803)
"This gem of a hotel is in an amazing location, with beautiful design and tasteful amenities. Absolutely recommend!"
United States
Brooke
The price is S$222
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan, 2026
Granada Hotel & Bistro
Living area
Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
4.5 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (549)
"Lovely staycation at Hotel SLO! We thoroughly enjoyed the suite, roof top bar, Ox and Anchor dinner next door, and roaming around SLO. I would 100% recommend this hotel. "
United States
Victoria
The price is S$433
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Property entrance
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (722)
"Very nice place. Comfortable and clean."
United States
richard
The price is S$285
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Sun deck
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (468)
"We had a great stay"
United States
ADALBERT
The price is S$314
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
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Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
19.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (984)
"GREAT PLACE TO STAY"
United States
rob
The price is S$107
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
3.0 star property
20.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (771)
"Clean room, good breakfast and near the beach. "
United States
Maycol
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
Property entrance
Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
3.5 star property
11.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We really enjoyed our stay-room was clean-lobby was cozy and the entire place has tons of character!! "
United States
Alfredo
Avila Village Inn
Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great place overall"
United States
Edgar
The price is S$116
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Hotel Avisa
Premium bedding, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi
The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location and clean rooms! "
United States
John
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
The Landing at Morro Bay
Property grounds
Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila La Fonda Hotel
4.0 star property
12.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Very nice hotel. Great for and rest and relaxation kind of vacation"
United States
Princess
The price is S$263
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Avila La Fonda Hotel
Beach/ocean view
Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach
3.0 star property
12.9 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (768)
"Excellent location, perfect breakfast, love their espresso coffee!!!"
United States
Galina
The price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan, 2026
Inn at Avila Beach
Front of property
Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean room, well outfitted, good parking and an awesome location."
United States
Edmund
The price is S$148
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Blue Sail Inn
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Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (480)
"Great place would love to stay there again "
United States
Jaboree
The price is S$103
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
Lobby sitting area
Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1080)
"Room was spacious and the staffs we had interacted were very nice."
United States
Sreekumar
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Masterpiece Hotel
Property grounds
Avila Lighthouse Suites

Avila Lighthouse Suites

Avila Lighthouse Suites
3.5 star property
12.9 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Excellent place to enjoy with family and friends "
United States
RAUL
The price is S$291
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan, 2026
Avila Lighthouse Suites
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coastal Breeze Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (653)
"Great place for the price, is in a great location. "
United States
Daniel
The price is S$78
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Coastal Breeze Inn
Lobby sitting area
La Serena Inn

La Serena Inn

La Serena Inn
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed, conveniently located, good safe parking."
United States
stephanie
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
La Serena Inn
Restaurant
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
19 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"This is a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful interior, cozy common area, nice people, ideal location. "
United States
Michael
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
View from room
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Staff was great, the room was recently renovated and the in room fireplace was lovely."
United States
Monica
The price is S$224
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan, 2026
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
Reception
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2019)
"Great place! Loved it, walking distance to everything."
United States
krissie
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
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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.

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 Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Railroad District

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

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.

Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the amenities. "
Brant 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Madonna Inn

Frequently asked questions

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 Expedia customer reviews, Hotel San Luis Obispo is the highest ranked property in Downtown San Luis Obispo. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other favourite options in the area include Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel and Granada Hotel & Bistro.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Luis Obispo to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater San Luis Obispo area.
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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