THE DOWN TOWN LOS ANGELES (DTLA) GUIDE

Updated On: March 31 2025

LYS EXCLUSIVE

Downtown LA: A City Within the City

Downtown LA packs more into a few blocks than most cities do in miles. Sleek hotels rise beside historic theaters, while rooftop bars buzz above legendary taquerías and modern bistros. Whether you're grabbing brunch in a converted warehouse, sipping cocktails with skyline views, or checking into a design-forward hotel, DTLA offers a little of everything — and all of it with soul.

Come for the day, stay for the night — or never leave.

 HOTELS

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Proper Hotel 

1100 S Broadway

A soulful blend of historic charm and bold, artful luxury in the heart of DTLA.

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LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Soho Warehouse

1000 S Santa Fe Avenue

A creative sanctuary blending vintage soul and modern luxury, LA’s Arts Dist.

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LOS ANGELES / Down Town

The Hoxton

1060 S Broadway

Globally inspired, effortlessly cool — a soulful stay in the heart of the city.

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LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Hotel Per la

649 S Olive St

Old-world charm meets modern artistry in this historic DTLA gem.

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 RESTAURANTS

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

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LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

Restaurants

$$$

Restaurants

$$$

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

Restaurants

$$$

Restaurants

$$$

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

Restaurants

$$$

Restaurants

$$$

 BARS

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

Restaurants

$$$

Bars

$$$

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

Restaurants

$$$

Bars

$$$

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

Restaurants

$$$

Bars

$$$

LOS ANGELES / Down Town

Food Spot Japan

555 Los Angeles Ave

A community of Japanese foods that speak to the soul of things.

Restaurants

$$$

Bars

$$$