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.

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.

The Best Hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo hotels

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Ricardo

₹45,560 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Stephanie

₹20,477 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Downtown San Luis Obispo

David

₹30,224 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Luis Obispo

maja

₹39,591 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Inn at the Cove

14.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Leen

₹36,692 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Madonna Inn

1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Mary

₹28,389 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

Spyglass Inn

13.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Luis

₹27,235 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

27.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

darla

₹13,826 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Inn At Morro Bay

17.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Karla

₹14,255 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

20.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Janelle

₹15,094 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Aloha Inn

18.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Steven

₹8,719 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

17.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

EVANGELINA

₹13,444 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA

17.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Mary

₹15,827 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

20.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Robert

₹13,013 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

14.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

elba

₹32,469 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Morro Bay, CA

20.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Peggy

₹10,203 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

1.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Ryan

₹17,563 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pacific Inn

18 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Heather

₹8,696 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

2.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Phu

₹18,373 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

SurfSide Stay Morro Bay

21.4 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Breanna

₹9,641 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

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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, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market 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 Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

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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

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We chose to stay at the Harbor House Inn because it was pet friendly with a reasonable $35 additional fee per night with your pet. The room was spacious with a patio, it was on the ground floor. I prefer a firmer mattress but the beds were comfortable. The front desk staff were very friendly and gave us a little goody bag for our dog. The location was great, very close to Morro Rock. Overall, very satisfied with our one night stay."

Madonna Inn

8/10 Good

"Check-in does not go out of their way to explain anything or to make sure you knew everything about timing or events. There was an awesome jazz night we missed our first night because we had not idea about it. More info on breakfast is needed. Pool closed at 6 on our first night which killed all our plans. A text sent to guests would have helped understand why and when it would re-open. We dined in the Copper Tower for lunch. No one was nice. We had never been there before and had to fend for ourselves. Daughter wasn't feeling well and had $8 french fries she didn't eat pushed on her and not taken off the bill when we mentioned they weren't eaten. Cinnamon roll was weak. Tasted overly like orange and was dry. We consumed an english muffin, two very poorly poached eggs, and a waffle and the bill was $140. No one asked if we were staying in the hotel; we couldn't get back easily from that room. Gift shop staff asked if we were stopping there to have dinner. We were staying for 2 days. We found out from the third gift shop person that we could get postcards of the room we were staying in. It made me wonder what else was offered we simply didn't know about. Ice machine non-operational for our entire stay. Secret Garden: beautiful. When is it open?? Overall: clean room, BEAUTIFUL property, great amenities if they are open during your stay and you know about them. Loved the pool (except for the closure), although the hot tub was broken the second night."

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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo hotels

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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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Inn at the Cove

Madonna Inn

Spyglass Inn

Springhill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero

Inn At Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Aloha Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero by IHG

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Motel 6 Morro Bay, CA

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Pacific Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

SurfSide Stay 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

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

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