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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 favoured by visitors more than others. There are 92 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on 18 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Downtown is €364/night.
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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
1186 reviews
Location
0.0 km from city centre
€196
1819 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 also features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
8.3
Excellent
698 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
€378
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Centrally located, Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites offers easy access to Santa Monica's popular shopping and sightseeing areas. It also provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a sauna.
7.9
Good
1799 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
€291
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
366 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
€273
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
700 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
€301
1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Centrally located, Shore Hotel Santa Monica allows for easy access to Santa Monica's main sightseeing and retail areas. It also offers a Jacuzzi, an outdoor heated pool and free Wi-Fi.
8.4
Excellent
1112 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
€375
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
8.1
Excellent
786 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
€294
1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Strategically located in the heart of the city, this 5-star hotel makes for an ideal base in Santa Monica. It also features a sauna, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor pool.
9.0
Excellent
433 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
€688
501 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
This property is conveniently located in the city centre. Situated in Downtown Santa Monica, it is within walking distance of several local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
1644 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
€260
1436 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Conveniently located, HI - Santa Monica / Los Angeles offers easy access to Santa Monica's popular tourist attractions. It also features free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4568 reviews
Location
17.2 km 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 18 May 2024.
Cheapest month:March
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Downtown:€364/night
Cheapest price found:€50/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Friday
€50 - €882
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
€287 - €404
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 92 properties in Downtown and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Our users rated these Downtown hotels among the best places to stay. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
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1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.6 km from city centre
Spa
€743
Avg. per night
1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€408
Avg. per night
1667 Ocean Avenue Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€250
Avg. per night
1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€251
Avg. per night
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€268
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 18 May 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Downtown. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
501 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€260
1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€251
3 stars
3 stars
425 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€273
1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€294
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€196
4 stars
4 stars +
1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€743
1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€688
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
€378

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Other accommodations in Downtown

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1436 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
17.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€47
Avg. per night

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 18 May 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Downtown?

    Santa Monica Proper Hotel is a very popular hotel in Downtown, with a score of 8.6 from 349 reviews. The Pierside Santa Monica (8.0 from 699 reviews) and Shutters on the Beach (9.0 from 433 reviews) are also highly rated Downtown hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Santa Monica Pier?

    Reviews of Huntley Santa Monica Beach recommend it as a good place to stay near Santa Monica Pier, scoring 8.8/10 from 4,023 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Downtown near Original Muscle Beach?

    Huntley Santa Monica Beach is rated 8.8 from 4,023 reviews and is close to Original Muscle Beach.

  • Is there a good hotel near Third Street Promenade?

    If you’re visiting Third Street Promenade then the nearby Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (4,023 reviews scoring it at an average 8.8/10).

  • How much do hotels in Downtown cost?

    €164/night is the average price of a hotel in Downtown, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

    €45 per night is the cheapest Downtown hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Downtown?

    The top three landmarks in Downtown are:
    • Santa Monica Pier, which you can visit while staying in Santa Monica
    • Original Muscle Beach, which you can visit while staying in Santa Monica
    • Third Street Promenade, which you can visit while staying in Santa Monica

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