THE DOWN TOWN LOS ANGELES (DTLA) GUIDE
Updated On: March 31 2026
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Downtown LA: A City Within the City
Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) is a city in constant motion. Historic theaters share blocks with glass towers, old storefronts give way to new ideas, and some of the best experiences are found in the spaces between what was and what’s becoming. Grab brunch in a converted warehouse, disappear into a neighborhood bar, catch the skyline from a rooftop, or simply walk and let the city reveal itself.
DTLA doesn’t ask you to experience it one way. Every block carries its own rhythm, its own people, its own point of view. Come curious, move freely, and find the parts that speak to you.
Come for the day. Stay for the night. Experience it your way.
ROOMS
LOS ANGELES / Down Town
FREEHAND
416 W 8th Street
Hybrid hotel & hostel with a vibrant social atmosphere
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PROPER HOTEL
700 W 7th St
Downtown’s largest patio meets art, wine, and a willow-tree oasis
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THE HOXTON
1060 S Broadway
A stylish boutique hotel with a rooftop pool, vibrant dining, and ldern DTLA charm
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PER LA
649 S Olive Street
A refined downtown retreat where timeless design and quiet luxury create space to unwind
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LOS ANGELES / Down Town
DTLA JOEY
700 W 7th St
Downtown’s largest patio meets art, wine, and a willow-tree oasis
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SETTE CENTO
700 W 5th St
Library gardens meet handmade pastas, marble bars, and violin-lit charm
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HATCH
700 W 7th St, Ste G600
Charcoal flames meet bold yakitori, and whiskey-lit warmth — a Japanese hideaway
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PINE & CRANE
1120 S. Grand Ave. Unit 101
Authentic meeting place in the Grand Street neighborhood, serving Taiwanese cuisine.
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BOTTEGA LOUIE
700 S Grand Ave
Where craft cocktails, conversation + European elegance come together.
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STREETS
LOS ANGELES / Down Town
DTLA ART NIGHT
417 W 8th St
Historic DTLA bar with vinatage charm and a laid-back neighborhood vibe.
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DTLA BAR
818 E 3rd St
Intimate craft cocktail bar known for inventive drinks, moody ambiance.
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BOTTEGA LOUIE
700 S Grand Ave
Where craft cocktails, conversation + European elegance come together.
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DTLA BAR
555 Los Angeles Ave
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