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

1. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo

David

₹37,652 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

2. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Alejandro

₹10,598 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

3. Granada Hotel & Bistro

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Scott

₹26,677 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

4. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Luis Obispo

Scarlet

₹36,205 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

5. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

1.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Martin

₹16,449 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

1.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

MONICA

₹15,032 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

7. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera, 0.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Luis

₹8,198 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

2.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Elisabeth

₹14,008 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Mario

₹13,127 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Madonna Inn

1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Zoraida

₹17,919 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

11. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

2.2 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

BEATRIZ

₹14,520 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

12. Petit Soleil

MoJo, 1 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Katelin

₹24,076 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

13. Apple Farm

1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Griselda

₹11,067 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

4.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Aila

₹13,537 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

4.3 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Kristin

₹12,246 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

1.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Mark

₹11,486 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

17. University Inn

1.5 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lonyatta

₹8,634 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

18. San Luis Inn And Suites

Foothill, 0.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Richard

₹7,546 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

19. Hotel Buena Vista

1.7 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Jessie

₹9,442 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.8 km from Downtown San Luis Obispo

Mingxuan

₹18,586 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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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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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 Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.

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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.

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