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Downtown - Santa Monica, CA, United States
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Popular hotels in Downtown, Santa Monica

Discover well-known properties in Downtown that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 97 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on April 24, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Downtown is $388/night.
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120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Centrally located, The Pierside Santa Monica offers easy access to Santa Monica's main shopping and sightseeing areas. It provides free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool, and is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
670 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Set in the heart of the city, Hotel Carmel By The Sea provides easy access to Santa Monica's main retail and sightseeing areas. It is situated a brief walk from Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Public Library.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
1189 reviews
Location
0.0 mi from city centre
1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It is close to Third Street Promenade, dining options and shops.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.0
Excellent
789 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
425 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It features free wireless internet, a gym and an outdoor pool, and is within walking distance of Santa Monica Pier.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
371 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Located in Santa Monica's city centre, this themed hotel offers themed rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently located for guests wishing to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
947 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the middle of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It provides views of Santa Monica Pier, and features an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi.
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
6.5
Good
15 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
1667 Ocean Avenue Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Centrally located, Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel allows for easy access to Santa Monica's main shopping and sightseeing areas. It is located a brief walk from Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
995 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Downtown

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Downtown. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on April 24, 2024.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Downtown:$388/night
Cheapest price found:$55/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
$180 - $542
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$333 - $431
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Downtown, Santa Monica hotels

Browse through properties in Downtown that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 97 properties in Downtown and data was last updated on April 24, 2024.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Downtown. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
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1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
$750
Avg. per night
501 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$301
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1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.1 mi from city centre
$369
Avg. per night
1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$807
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1436 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
10.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$441
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1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
$323
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1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
$414
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Downtown

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Downtown to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Downtown at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on April 24, 2024.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Downtown categorized by hotel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
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501 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
3 stars
3 stars
1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
425 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, United States
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4 stars +
1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States

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Other accommodations in Downtown

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Downtown. There are 97 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on April 24, 2024. The average price for a stay in Downtown is $388/night.
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1436 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
10.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
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Where to stay in Downtown

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Facts about staying in Downtown, Santa Monica

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Downtown to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on April 24, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Downtown?

    Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites (7.9/10 from 1,779 reviews), The Pierside Santa Monica (8.0/10 from 669 reviews), and Shore Hotel (8.4/10 from 1,136 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Downtown.

  • What is a good hotel near Santa Monica Pier?

    Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a hotel near Santa Monica Pier that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.7 across 3,968 reviews.

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

    Huntley Santa Monica Beach is the hotel close to Third Street Promenade that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 3,968 reviews rating it at 8.7/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Santa Monica Place?

    If you’re looking for good hotels near Santa Monica Place, consider Huntley Santa Monica Beach (rated 8.7 over 3,968 reviews).

  • How much do hotels in Downtown cost?

    The average prices of hotels in Downtown have been around $142 per night over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Downtown starting from $51 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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