Los Angeles—home to Hollywood glamour, iconic beaches, seriously good shopping and some of the best hotels to boot. From the iconic Hollywood strip, through to the old-school charm of Beverly Hills, the buzz of trendy Downtown, and relaxing Santa Monica Beach, there’s heaps of options to explore, so selecting your ideal base be a tough choice to make.
Our advice? Don’t lock yourself into a single location. With every LA neighbourhood bringing a new identity and vibe, if you’ve got the time, we’d recommend changing up your base throughout your trip to really make the most of this iconic destination.
Spanning both neighbourhoods and budgets, these are Urban List’s picks for the best hotels you can rest your head at in Tinseltown in 2026.
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