What's the cheapest decent hotel in Los Angeles?

Beachside Inn in Anaheim — on recent midweek searches rooms start around £62 a night, and it's within Disney-shuttle range of the parks despite the 2-star rating. For a true rock-bottom price, Signature Anaheim Maingate and Eagle Inn Motel (Long Beach) both start around £71–74. All are simple motels, not resort hotels, but they're real, currently bookable properties.

How much does a budget LA hotel cost per night in 2026?

On midweek dates, real bookable rates run roughly £62–93 a night across the budget tier — Anaheim's Disney-adjacent motels cluster £62–90, Long Beach's seaside motels run £74–93, and central LA budget picks sit £77–90. Weekends and anything touching a Disneyland peak-season date push these noticeably higher.

Do LA hotels charge resort fees?

Many Downtown and Beverly Hills hotels do — typically $30–60 a night added on top of the room rate for Wi-Fi, gym and pool access whether you use them or not. It's rarer at the Anaheim motels and Long Beach budget properties in this guide, which is one reason the all-in gap between luxury and budget LA is even wider than the headline rates suggest. Always check the total on the hotel's JetMeAway page before booking.

Is Downtown LA safe at night?

The core hotel and entertainment blocks around Grand Avenue, the Arts District and South Park are busy and well-lit, and millions of visitors walk them every year without incident. Like any big US downtown, quieter side streets thin out after dark, so stick to main routes and use rideshare late at night. Standard city awareness, not a reason to avoid Downtown's luxury and mid-range hotels.

Where should families stay in LA on a budget?

Anaheim wins outright for a Disney-focused trip — the Disney-shuttle-served budget motels in this guide put you minutes from both parks for a fraction of the on-site resort price. Long Beach is the second family base, especially for cruise departures or a day at the Aquarium of the Pacific, with seaside budget motels like Tower Motel and Eagle Inn from the mid-£70s.

Which LA areas are cheapest?

Anaheim's motel strip is the clear budget centre — most of this guide's 29 budget hotels sit there, from £62 a night. Long Beach runs a close second with seaside motels in the mid-£70s to low-£90s. Downtown LA's outskirts and central LA budget picks (Dixie Hollywood, Rotex Western Inn, Holiday Lodge) land in a similar £84–90 band without the Disney-shuttle angle.

Anaheim vs Downtown LA — which is better for Disneyland?

Anaheim, without much debate. It's where Disneyland and Disney California Adventure actually are, so you walk or take a two-minute shuttle instead of a 45-minute drive from Downtown. Downtown LA makes sense if Disney is a single day-trip inside a wider LA holiday; Anaheim makes sense if Disney is the trip.

How far is Anaheim from LAX/downtown LA?

Anaheim sits roughly 30 miles south-east of both LAX and Downtown LA — allow 45 minutes to over an hour by car depending on traffic, which on the I-5 and I-405 corridors can be heavy at almost any time of day. Some hotels and shuttle services run direct Anaheim-LAX transfers, which is worth booking ahead if you're not hiring a car.

Which cheap LA hotels are walking distance to Disneyland?

Several of the budget motels in this guide's Anaheim cluster sit within a 10-15 minute walk of the Disneyland Resort gates, including Best Budget Inn Anaheim, Queens Inn Anaheim and Parkside Inn Anaheim. Others further out rely on the free or low-cost Disney shuttles that run continuously during park hours — check each hotel's page for the exact distance before booking if walking matters to you.

Do cheap Anaheim hotels have shuttle to Disney parks?

Very commonly, yes — it's the norm rather than the exception among the Anaheim motel cluster in this guide, and it's one of the best ways to save money on a Disney trip: pay Anaheim motel prices, still get a few minutes' ride to the gates. Always confirm the shuttle schedule and whether it's free or paid when you book, as this varies property to property.

Can you do LA on £70 a day after the hotel?

It's tight but doable outside the theme parks — taco trucks and food halls keep meals to £10-15 a day, the Metro rail and bus network covers Downtown, Hollywood and the beaches for a few pounds a ride, and plenty of LA's best sights (the Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, the Hollywood Walk of Fame) are free. A Disneyland park-hopper day blows straight through that budget, so treat park days separately.

Which LA budget hotels are safe for solo travellers?

The Anaheim motel cluster and Long Beach's seaside motels are both well-trodden, family-oriented tourist strips with steady footfall, which suits solo travellers looking for a straightforward, unfussy base. As anywhere, check recent reviews for the specific property and stick to well-lit, well-reviewed picks like Travel Inn Motel or Best Inn & Suites.

When are the cheapest months for LA hotels?

Late autumn through winter (November through February, excluding the Christmas/New Year peak) is consistently the cheapest stretch citywide, mirroring the rest of the US market. Disneyland-adjacent Anaheim hotels track the park's own calendar closely, so avoid major Disney event weekends and school holiday weeks if you're chasing the lowest rate.

Do UK travellers need a visa?

You need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), not a full visa — apply online at esta.cbp.dhs.gov for $21, usually approved within minutes and valid for two years of visits. Apply at least 72 hours before you fly and check your passport is valid for the whole trip.

What's the airport transfer from LAX to Downtown LA?

A rideshare from LAX to Downtown LA runs around $50 and 25-40 minutes depending on traffic. The LAX FlyAway bus is the budget option at $9.75 one-way direct to Union Station in Downtown, with no traffic-dependent surge pricing — the best value transfer on this list for solo travellers and anyone watching costs.

Are there hostels in LA?

Yes, mainly clustered in Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach, and they can undercut even the cheapest motels in this guide for solo travellers on a dorm bed. For two people sharing, though, a private budget motel room from this guide's Anaheim or Long Beach tier often works out similarly priced with more space and privacy.

Is Long Beach a good cheap base for LA + Disney trips?

Yes — Long Beach sits roughly equidistant between Downtown LA and Anaheim, has its own seaside identity (the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, a walkable waterfront), and this guide's Long Beach budget motels run £74-93 a night. It's a strong compromise base if you want beach time and Disney on the same trip without committing fully to either area.

Which Anaheim hotels are actually walking distance to Disney parks?

Best Budget Inn Anaheim, Queens Inn Anaheim and Parkside Inn Anaheim are among the closer budget picks in this guide, all within a comfortable walk of the Disneyland Resort gates. For guaranteed proximity, check each hotel's exact address against the resort gates before booking, since 'Anaheim' as an area covers a wide motel strip.

Do LA hotels have parking?

Most do, but Downtown hotels commonly charge $50-70 a night for it on top of the room rate — a cost that can rival the room itself at the budget tier and is easy to forget when comparing headline prices. Anaheim and Long Beach budget motels are far more likely to include free parking; always check before you commit if you're hiring a car.

Are there direct UK flights to LAX?

Yes — British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American, United and Delta all fly London Heathrow to LAX direct, with journey times of around 11 hours. It's one of the best-connected US gateways from the UK, which keeps flight costs competitive even in peak summer.

What's the currency and tipping culture?

US dollars, and card payment is accepted almost everywhere. Tipping is expected at 18-20% in restaurants, $1-2 per drink at a bar, and $2-5 per bag or per night of housekeeping at hotels — budget it in as part of the daily spend, not an optional extra.

Which LA hotels are pet-friendly?

Pet policies vary hotel by hotel and change often, so always confirm directly with the property before booking if you're travelling with a pet — this applies across all three tiers in this guide, from the Anaheim motels to the Downtown luxury towers.

Are there budget hotels in Santa Monica or Beverly Hills?

Rare, and none make this guide's budget tier — beachfront Santa Monica and Beverly Hills command a premium across nearly every property, which is exactly why this guide's budget hotels concentrate in Anaheim, Long Beach and central LA instead. If Santa Monica beach access is non-negotiable, expect to pay mid-range or luxury rates.

Best time to visit LA?

Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) bring warm, dry weather without summer's tourist peaks or prices. Summer (June-August) is busiest and priciest, especially around Anaheim's Disney parks during school holidays; winter is mild by UK standards and often the cheapest season for hotel rates outside the Christmas/New Year spike.

Which LA hotels have pools?

Nearly every hotel across all three tiers in this guide has a pool — a near-universal amenity in Southern California given the climate. The luxury tier's pools (Fairmont Miramar, the Disney resort hotels) are the standout experiences; even the Anaheim budget motels typically include a simple outdoor pool.

Which LA hotels are best for a first US visit?

Downtown LA puts the Walt Disney Concert Hall, museums and food halls on your doorstep with the widest choice of luxury and mid-range hotels in this guide — a strong all-round introduction to a US city. If Disneyland is the main draw of the trip, base in Anaheim instead and treat Downtown, Hollywood and the beaches as day trips.

How do I book these exact hotels at these prices?

Every hotel name in this guide links to that hotel's live page on JetMeAway — real-time wholesale rates, all taxes and fees shown, and a date picker to match your trip. The from-prices quoted here were pulled on live midweek July searches while writing; your dates will differ, so tap through for today's number. No booking fees either way.

Should I split my trip between Downtown LA and Anaheim?

It's one of the most common ways UK families structure an LA trip: two or three nights Downtown or in Santa Monica for the city and beach side, then two or three nights in Anaheim for the Disney parks, rather than commuting 45 minutes to an hour each way daily. This guide's luxury and mid-range Downtown hotels pair naturally with the Anaheim budget or mid-range cluster for exactly this kind of two-base trip.

Is it worth paying for an on-site Disney hotel over an Anaheim budget motel?

It depends what you're optimising for. The on-site resorts (Disney's Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel) buy a private park entrance, Extra Magic Hours in some seasons, and character theming throughout — genuinely a different experience, at £700+ a night. The Anaheim budget motels get you to the same parks via a short shuttle or walk for a tenth of the price, with none of the theming or on-site perks. Most UK families on a budget choose the motel and put the saved money toward park tickets and food.

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Best Los Angeles Hotels 2026: Downtown Icons, Anaheim Family Value & Budget Stays From £62

12 June 2026•26 min read•By JetMeAway Scout

Our top Los Angeles hotel pick for 2026 is Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa at ~£798 a night for the on-site Disneyland flagship, and Hyatt Regency Long Beach at ~£504 for a genuine 4-star seaside alternative — but the real story of Greater LA in 2026 is at the other end of the price list, where Beachside Inn in Anaheim starts at just £62 a night, Disney-shuttle range included. With UK budgets squeezed, we've rebuilt this guide around all three price bands: 10 luxury icons, 10 mid-range Hollywood/DTLA hotels, and 29 budget hotels we verified as real, distinct, currently bookable properties — 49 hotels in all, each linking straight to its live prices.

Greater Los Angeles spans a huge basin: Downtown LA's skyline towers, Santa Monica's beachfront, Hollywood's studio history, and Anaheim's Disneyland Resort 30 miles south-east, with Long Beach's seaside cluster completing the picture. This guide covers all five sub-regions with real prices in every tier, so whether you're chasing a Downtown luxury weekend or a Disney trip on a family budget, you can see exactly what's bookable before you tap through. The official Los Angeles tourism board is a handy companion for events, neighbourhood guides and seasonal openings. Unlike a single-centre city guide, the right answer to "where should I stay in LA" genuinely depends on what the trip is for — and we've tried to make that call explicit hotel by hotel rather than leaving you to guess from a neighbourhood name.

Jump to your budget: Luxury icons · Mid-range · Budget under £150 · FAQ

Scout's 3 best budget picks right now: 🏨 Beachside Inn — from ~£62, Anaheim's cheapest Disney-shuttle-served 2-star. 🌴 Signature Anaheim Maingate — from ~£71, a 3-star at 2-star Anaheim pricing. 🏖 Eagle Inn Motel — from ~£74, Long Beach's cheapest seaside base for the Aquarium and the Queen Mary. From-prices are live midweek July rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for today's price on your dates.

Greater Los Angeles is a sprawling basin, not a walkable centre: Downtown LA to Beverly Hills is 25 minutes, Downtown to Santa Monica is 30-40 minutes, and Downtown to Anaheim is 45 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic — treat the city as five distinct bases (Downtown, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Anaheim, Long Beach) rather than one. Compare live Los Angeles hotel prices or search UK flights to Los Angeles (LAX) — BA, Virgin Atlantic, American, United and Delta all fly LHR–LAX direct in around 11 hours.

At a glance — the luxury tier compared, before the full reviews:

Hotel	Area	From £/night
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa	Anaheim (on-site Disney)	£798
Disneyland Hotel	Anaheim (on-site Disney)	£716
Hyatt Regency Long Beach	Long Beach	£504
Fairmont Miramar Hotel	Santa Monica	£417
The Aster	Downtown LA	£374
Conrad Los Angeles	Downtown LA	£289
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort	Anaheim	£269
Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel	Downtown LA	£251
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim	Anaheim	£133
Hotel Figueroa	Downtown LA	£108

The Scout's Take: Downtown, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Anaheim or Long Beach?

Unlike a compact European city, Los Angeles doesn't have a single "old town" to anchor a guide around. It's five distinct bases, and picking the right one matters more here than in almost any city we cover.

Downtown LA (DTLA) is the culture play — the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Broad, Grand Central Market, and the widest concentration of both luxury and mid-range hotels in this guide. It's also the most transit-connected base, with the Metro rail network reaching Hollywood, the airport corridor and beyond. Resort fees and $50-70 overnight parking are more common here than anywhere else on this list, so factor the all-in price before comparing headline rates.

Santa Monica is the beach-holiday base — sand, the pier, Third Street Promenade, and a genuinely relaxing recovery zone between busier days. It's also where this guide's single luxury beachfront pick, the Fairmont Miramar, sits. There's no budget tier here: beachfront Santa Monica commands a premium across nearly every property, which is exactly why the 29 budget hotels in this guide concentrate elsewhere.

Hollywood delivers the postcard LA — the Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre, the studio tours — with a strong mid-range hotel cluster (Dream Hollywood, Kimpton Everly, HOLLYWOOD VOLUME) and one standout budget address, The Dixie Hollywood, the most-reviewed hotel across this entire guide's budget tier.

Anaheim is where Disneyland and Disney California Adventure actually are, 30 miles south-east of Downtown. It carries both ends of this guide's price range: the two on-site Disney resort hotels at the very top (£716-£798), and the overwhelming majority of the 29 budget hotels at the bottom (£62-£90), most within shuttle or walking distance of the parks. If Disney is the point of your trip, Anaheim is the only base worth seriously considering.

Long Beach rounds out the picture — a seaside city in its own right, home to the Aquarium of the Pacific and the retired Queen Mary ocean liner, roughly equidistant between Downtown and Anaheim. It contributes this guide's second-highest luxury pick (Hyatt Regency Long Beach, the most-reviewed hotel in the luxury tier) and a compact cluster of budget seaside motels, making it a smart compromise base for a trip that mixes a bit of everything.

For a first LA trip built around the city itself: Downtown or Santa Monica. For a Disney-first family trip: Anaheim, without much debate. For a cruise departure or a seaside compromise between the two: Long Beach.

Luxury LA hotels — Downtown, Santa Monica & Disneyland peaks

The ten hotels that anchor Greater LA's luxury tier — two on-site Disney resorts in Anaheim, a Santa Monica beachfront icon, a Long Beach waterfront flagship, and five Downtown LA towers. Live midweek July rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, Anaheim

1. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa — Anaheim (on-site Disney) · 4★ · 143 reviews · from ~£798/night. The only hotel with a private entrance directly into Disney California Adventure, styled as a grand Arts-and-Crafts lodge with soaring timber-beamed lobbies. The top price on this entire list, justified for families who want to walk out of their room and into the park without a shuttle in between.

Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim

2. Disneyland Hotel — Anaheim (on-site Disney) · 4★ · 139 reviews · from ~£716/night. The original Disneyland resort hotel, walking distance to both parks via the Monorail stop inside the building. Themed pools, character dining and fireworks views from select rooms make this the classic on-site Disney splurge.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

3. Hyatt Regency Long Beach — Long Beach · 4★ · 2,070 reviews · from ~£504/night. A waterfront tower overlooking the Long Beach marina, the most-reviewed hotel in this guide's luxury tier by a wide margin. Walking distance to the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, and a genuine alternative base for anyone splitting a trip between LA and Disney.

Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica

4. Fairmont Miramar Hotel — Santa Monica · 5★ · 233 reviews · from ~£417/night. Santa Monica's grand beachfront address, set in landscaped gardens two blocks from the pier and the sand. The benchmark 5-star for a beach-led LA holiday, and the only Santa Monica property in this guide's luxury tier.

The Aster, Downtown Los Angeles

5. The Aster — Downtown LA · 5★ · 140 reviews · from ~£374/night. A newer 5-star addition to Downtown's skyline, positioned among the city's smartest recent openings. Modern design-led rooms in the heart of the Downtown hotel cluster, within walking distance of the Financial District and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and priced as one of the highest 5-star rates outside the on-site Disney resorts.

Conrad Los Angeles

6. Conrad Los Angeles — Downtown LA · 5★ · 370 reviews · from ~£289/night. Part of Frank Gehry's Grand LA complex beside the Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad museum — the cultural heart of Downtown. Airy, modern rooms and a rooftop pool looking across the skyline.

JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

7. JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort — Anaheim · 5★ · 779 reviews · from ~£269/night. A 5-star just outside the Disneyland gates, the polished off-site alternative to the on-site resort prices above. Full resort amenities without the private-entrance premium.

Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel

8. Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel — Downtown LA · 5★ · 290 reviews · from ~£251/night. A Design Hotels member property bringing boutique styling to Downtown's luxury cluster, with the design-forward finish that chain hotels rarely match. Part of the wider Proper Hotels group known for locally referential interiors rather than a house style repeated city to city, it slots into Downtown's luxury cluster alongside Conrad and The Aster at a noticeably lower nightly rate.

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim

9. The Viv Hotel, Anaheim — Anaheim · 5★ · 1,426 reviews · from ~£133/night. A Tribute Portfolio property with the highest review count of any hotel in this guide's luxury tier, and by far the most affordable 5-star near Disneyland — a genuine value play at the top end.

Hotel Figueroa, Downtown Los Angeles

10. Hotel Figueroa — Downtown LA · 5★ · 1,704 reviews · from ~£108/night. A historic 1926 Downtown landmark with Spanish Colonial Revival details, reinvented as a design hotel — the entry point into this guide's luxury tier and one of the best-reviewed hotels on the whole list.

Mid-range LA hotels — DTLA + Hollywood 4-star

Ten solid 4-star hotels spanning Downtown LA, Hollywood and Anaheim — real amenities and real locations without luxury-tier prices. This is where most UK travellers on a normal city-break budget actually land: proper rooms, proper locations, and a nightly rate under £200 across the whole tier. Live midweek July rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

11. citizenM Los Angeles Downtown — Downtown LA · 4★ · 5,533 reviews · from ~£150/night. The most-reviewed hotel in this entire guide. citizenM's compact, design-led rooms and 24-hour social lobby suit travellers who want style without square footage.

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles

12. The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites — Downtown LA · 4★ · 3,560 reviews · from ~£172/night. The five-cylinder glass tower is one of Downtown's most recognisable buildings, with a revolving rooftop bar for skyline views. A Downtown landmark in its own right.

InterContinental - Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

13. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown — Downtown LA · 4★ · 2,836 reviews · from ~£187/night. One of Downtown's tallest hotel towers, part of the wider Downtown high-rise cluster with strong transit links across the city.

Dream Hollywood, by Hyatt

14. Dream Hollywood, by Hyatt — Hollywood · 4★ · 2,500 reviews · from ~£193/night. A design-forward Hyatt property in the heart of Hollywood, with a rooftop pool scene that draws locals as well as guests. Central to the Walk of Fame and studio tours.

Omni Los Angeles Hotel

15. Omni Los Angeles Hotel — Downtown LA · 4★ · 1,616 reviews · from ~£153/night. A reliable Downtown mid-range base close to the Financial District and Civic Center, a straightforward pick for business and city-break travellers alike.

Moxy Downtown Los Angeles

16. Moxy Downtown Los Angeles — Downtown LA · 4★ · 1,582 reviews · from ~£169/night. Marriott's youth-oriented Moxy brand brings compact, playful rooms and a lively bar-forward lobby to Downtown's growing hotel scene.

HOLLYWOOD VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. HOLLYWOOD VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Hollywood · 4★ · 1,568 reviews · from ~£161/night. A Tribute Portfolio property putting independent-style design into the Hollywood hotel mix, close to studio tours and the Walk of Fame.

Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood by IHG

18. Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood — Hollywood · 4★ · 1,568 reviews · from ~£173/night. A rooftop pool with Hollywood Hills views is the calling card here, alongside Kimpton's usual boutique service touches in the heart of Hollywood.

Anaheim Resort Suites

19. Anaheim Resort Suites — Anaheim · 4★ · 3,071 reviews · from ~£184/night. All-suite rooms just outside the Disneyland Resort gates — the mid-range family pick for extra space without on-site resort pricing.

Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort

20. Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort — Anaheim · 4★ · 1,325 reviews · from ~£159/night. A full-service Sheraton directly across from the Disneyland Resort, the cheapest of this guide's mid-range Anaheim hotels and a dependable family base.

Cheap LA-area hotels under £150 — 29 real options

This is the tier we rebuilt this guide for. Every property below is a real, currently operating hotel we verified as distinct (no rebrands of the same building counted twice), with live wholesale rates on its JetMeAway page. Midweek from-prices were pulled on live July searches while writing; weekends and Disney peak dates run higher. Budget rule #1 in LA: check the all-in price — our hotel pages show totals including taxes and fees, and it's worth confirming parking (usually free at this tier) and any Disney shuttle schedule before you book.

Anaheim Disneyland-adjacent budget (from £62)

The bulk of this guide's budget tier — 20 motels within shuttle or walking range of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, most with a pool and free parking. This is the cluster that makes a UK family's Disney trip actually affordable: pay motel prices, still reach the gates in minutes.

Beachside Inn, Anaheim

21. Beachside Inn — Anaheim · 2★ · 1,000 reviews · from ~£62/night. The cheapest hotel in this entire guide, and one of the most-reviewed in the budget tier. A no-frills 2-star, but real value for Disney-adjacent access on the tightest budgets.

Buena Vista Inn, Anaheim

22. Buena Vista Inn — Anaheim · 2★ · 338 reviews · from ~£64/night. A straightforward Anaheim motel a short drive from the Disneyland Resort — simple rooms, simple prices.

Welcome Inn & Suites, Anaheim

23. Welcome Inn & Suites — Anaheim · 2★ · 376 reviews · from ~£67/night. Suite-style rooms at motel prices, part of the wide Anaheim strip within shuttle range of the parks.

Motel 6 Anaheim Hills

24. Motel 6 Anaheim Hills — Anaheim Hills · 2★ · 215 reviews · from ~£71/night. A dependable chain budget option in the Anaheim Hills area, a short drive from the resort core.

Signature Anaheim Maingate

25. Signature Anaheim Maingate — Anaheim (Maingate) · 3★ · 1,131 reviews · from ~£71/night. A 3-star at 2-star Anaheim pricing, right on the Maingate strip that feeds directly into the Disneyland Resort — the best star-rating-to-price ratio in this tier.

Best Budget Inn Anaheim

26. Best Budget Inn Anaheim — Anaheim · 2★ · 465 reviews · from ~£73/night. One of the closer walkable options to the Disneyland Resort gates in this guide's budget tier, popular with families prioritising proximity over polish.

Kings Castle Motel, Anaheim

27. Kings Castle Motel — Anaheim · 2★ · 232 reviews · from ~£74/night. A themed motel exterior on the Anaheim strip, a straightforward budget stay within reach of the parks.

Travel Inn Motel, Anaheim

28. Travel Inn Motel — Anaheim · 3★ · 539 reviews · from ~£77/night. A 3-star rating in the budget tier, offering a small step up in room quality over the neighbouring 2-star motels for a modest premium.

Tropic Lodge, Anaheim

29. Tropic Lodge — Anaheim · 2★ · 666 reviews · from ~£77/night. A well-reviewed Anaheim motel with a tropical-themed pool area, a popular pick for families sticking to a tight Disney-trip budget.

Queens Inn Anaheim

30. Queens Inn Anaheim — Anaheim · 2★ · 1,859 reviews · from ~£77/night. The second most-reviewed hotel in the entire budget tier, and one of the closer walkable options to the Disneyland Resort gates.

Best Inn & Suites, Anaheim

31. Best Inn & Suites — Anaheim · 3★ · 1,429 reviews · from ~£79/night. A well-reviewed 3-star suite option on the Anaheim strip, offering more space than the standard motel room for a similar price.

Magnolia Tree Hotel-Maingate/Anaheim Convention Center

32. Magnolia Tree Hotel-Maingate/Anaheim Convention Center — Anaheim (Maingate) · 2★ · 1,542 reviews · from ~£79/night. Sits on the Maingate strip near the Anaheim Convention Center, convenient for both Disney trips and convention travel.

Motel 6-Anaheim, CA - Fullerton East

33. Motel 6-Anaheim, CA - Fullerton East — Anaheim/Fullerton · 2★ · 1,892 reviews · from ~£80/night. The most-reviewed Motel 6 in this guide, a reliable chain budget base on the Anaheim/Fullerton border.

Kona Inn Motel Anaheim

34. Kona Inn Motel Anaheim — Anaheim · 2★ · 244 reviews · from ~£81/night. A Polynesian-themed motel adding a bit of character to the standard Anaheim budget strip.

National Inn Garden Grove

35. National Inn Garden Grove — Garden Grove (Anaheim-adjacent) · 2★ · 1,429 reviews · from ~£81/night. Just outside Anaheim proper in neighbouring Garden Grove, still within easy reach of the Disneyland Resort.

Motel 6 Garden Grove

36. Motel 6 Garden Grove — Garden Grove · 2★ · 286 reviews · from ~£82/night. Another dependable Motel 6 in the Garden Grove cluster bordering Anaheim, a straightforward budget choice.

Harbor Inn & Suites, Anaheim

37. Harbor Inn & Suites — Anaheim (Harbor Blvd) · 2★ · 1,373 reviews · from ~£85/night. Sits on Harbor Boulevard, the main strip running directly toward the Disneyland Resort entrance.

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Anaheim

38. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Anaheim — Anaheim · 2★ · 844 reviews · from ~£86/night. A well-reviewed chain budget suite option, offering slightly more space in the standard Anaheim price band.

Cabana Inn & Suites, Anaheim

39. Cabana Inn & Suites — Anaheim · 2★ · 1,078 reviews · from ~£88/night. A well-reviewed suite-style motel in the upper-budget Anaheim band, popular for its extra room.

Parkside Inn Anaheim

40. Parkside Inn Anaheim — Anaheim · 2★ · 216 reviews · from ~£90/night. One of the closer walkable Anaheim budget options to the Disneyland Resort gates, at the upper end of this guide's Anaheim pricing.

Long Beach cheap seaside (from £74)

Long Beach's own budget cluster — motels near the waterfront, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, a strong compromise base between Downtown LA and Anaheim.

Eagle Inn Motel, Long Beach

41. Eagle Inn Motel — Long Beach · 2★ · 291 reviews · from ~£74/night. The cheapest Long Beach base in this guide, well-placed for a seaside stay near the Aquarium and the Queen Mary without Downtown LA prices.

Tower Motel, Long Beach

42. Tower Motel Long Beach — Long Beach · 2★ · 207 reviews · from ~£77/night. A simple, well-located Long Beach motel for travellers prioritising the seaside over city-centre amenities.

Royal Inn Motel, Long Beach

43. Royal Inn Motel Long Beach — Long Beach · 2★ · 206 reviews · from ~£85/night. Another straightforward Long Beach budget motel, part of the city's compact seaside hotel cluster.

Playa Inn Motel, Long Beach

44. Playa Inn Motel - Long Beach — Long Beach · unrated · 433 reviews · from ~£93/night. A well-reviewed Long Beach motel rounding out the seaside budget cluster, at the upper end of this guide's Long Beach pricing, still comfortably below anything in the Downtown or Santa Monica tiers.

Aqua Venture Inn, Long Beach

45. Aqua Venture Inn — Long Beach · 2★ · 433 reviews · from ~£88/night. A well-reviewed Long Beach budget option, a solid final pick for travellers basing near the waterfront and closing out this guide's five-strong Long Beach budget cluster.

Central LA budget (from £77)

Away from Anaheim and Long Beach, a handful of central budget motels covering Hollywood and the wider LA basin.

The Lemon Tree Hotel

46. The Lemon Tree Hotel — Central LA · 3★ · 1,747 reviews · from ~£93/night. The most-reviewed hotel in this guide's central LA budget cluster, and rated 3-star — a step up in room quality for a modest premium over the Anaheim strip.

The Dixie Hollywood

47. The Dixie Hollywood — Hollywood · 3★ · 2,054 reviews · from ~£84/night. The most-reviewed hotel across this guide's entire budget tier, and a genuine Hollywood address for a fraction of the mid-range Hollywood prices above.

Rotex Western Inn

48. Rotex Western Inn — Central LA · 2★ · 205 reviews · from ~£88/night. A no-frills central LA motel, useful as a low-cost base within reach of the wider basin's sights.

Holiday Lodge

49. Holiday Lodge — Central LA · 2★ · 890 reviews · from ~£90/night. A well-reviewed central budget motel rounding out this guide's 29 budget picks, a straightforward base for exploring central LA without Downtown prices.

Budget tier summary: cheapest overall — Beachside Inn £62; best value rating — Signature Anaheim Maingate, 3★, £71; most-reviewed — The Dixie Hollywood, 2,054 reviews, £84; best Long Beach seaside value — Eagle Inn Motel £74. Compare all Los Angeles hotels with live prices →

Best Los Angeles Hotels for Specific Trips

Greater LA's 49 hotels sort differently depending on what your trip is actually built around — Disney, the beach, Downtown culture, or a cruise departure.

Best Los Angeles Hotels for Value

The clearest value plays in this guide sit at the bottom of each tier rather than the top. In the luxury tier, The Viv Hotel, Anaheim delivers a genuine 5-star at ~£133 — a fraction of Downtown's 5-star rates. In the budget tier, Signature Anaheim Maingate is rated 3-star but priced like the 2-star motels around it. And Hotel Figueroa anchors the luxury tier's entry point at ~£108 with 1,704 reviews — the best-reviewed hotel at the lowest luxury-tier price.

Best Los Angeles Hotels for First-Time Visitors

Hotel Figueroa puts you in the heart of Downtown's museums, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and food halls with the widest choice of luxury and mid-range hotels in this guide on your doorstep — a strong all-round introduction to a US city. citizenM Los Angeles Downtown is the mid-range equivalent, and the most-reviewed hotel in this entire guide.

Best Los Angeles Hotels for Families (Anaheim Wins)

For a Disney-focused trip, Anaheim is the only real answer. On-site, Disney's Grand Californian and the Disneyland Hotel put you inside the resort gates; off-site but still close, The Viv Hotel (5★, from ~~£133) is remarkable value. On a tight budget, Beachside Inn (~~£62) and Signature Anaheim Maingate (3★, ~£71) both sit within Disney-shuttle range.

Best Los Angeles Hotels for Couples (Beverly Hills/Santa Monica)

Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica is the romantic beachfront pick, with landscaped gardens two blocks from the pier. Downtown's The Aster and Conrad Los Angeles both suit couples who'd rather have Downtown's restaurant and culture scene as the backdrop to a city-break romance.

Best Los Angeles Hotels for Cruise Passengers (Long Beach)

Hyatt Regency Long Beach sits directly on the Long Beach waterfront near the cruise terminal, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary — the obvious luxury pick for a pre- or post-cruise night. On a budget, Eagle Inn Motel (~~£74) and Tower Motel (~~£77) both keep a Long Beach base affordable.

Disney Trips: On-Site vs Off-Site Anaheim

On-site at Disney's Grand Californian or the Disneyland Hotel buys a private park entrance and Monorail access, at £700+ a night. Off-site, JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort (5★, ~£269) and Sheraton Park Hotel (4★, ~£159) sit just outside the gates at a third to a tenth of the price. The Disney-shuttle-served budget motels take that saving further still — real trade-offs, not invented luxury, but a genuine way to do Disney on a family budget.

Beyond the Parks — Los Angeles's Essentials

A few non-Disney experiences worth planning your Downtown or Hollywood days around:

Griffith Observatory at sunset — free admission, panoramic views over the LA basin and the Hollywood Sign, and one of the best free things to do in the city.
Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre — the stretch of Hollywood Boulevard lined with star plaques, best combined with a Dream Hollywood or Kimpton Everly stay from this guide's mid-range tier.
Universal Studios Hollywood — the working studio tour and theme park, a natural pairing with a Hollywood-based stay.
Venice Beach boardwalk — street performers, Muscle Beach and the canals a short walk south, best reached from a Santa Monica base.
A Malibu coastal drive — the Pacific Coast Highway north from Santa Monica, with beach stops the whole way.
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills — the palm-lined luxury shopping strip, a short drive or rideshare from any Downtown or Hollywood hotel in this guide.
Warner Bros. and Paramount studio tours — behind-the-scenes access to working studio lots, both an easy add-on to a Hollywood-based stay.
Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, Long Beach — a full day of marine life and the retired 1936 ocean liner, both walkable from this guide's Long Beach hotel cluster.
Third Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier — open-air shopping, the pier's Ferris wheel and arcade, and sunset over the Pacific, all within a short walk of the Fairmont Miramar.

Weaving a couple of these into a Downtown or Hollywood stay costs nothing beyond a Metro ticket or a short rideshare, and turns even the budget-tier trips in this guide into a full LA holiday rather than a Disney-only visit.

How Los Angeles Compares to Las Vegas and Miami

Los Angeles sits pricier than Las Vegas for comparable luxury — a Downtown 5-star like The Aster or Conrad runs well above a Center Strip icon like Bellagio once resort fees are accounted for, though LA has no resort-fee culture to match the Strip's. Against Miami, LA's luxury tier is broadly similar in price but spread across a much larger area, meaning the choice of sub-region (Downtown, Santa Monica, Anaheim) matters more to the overall cost of the trip than in either Vegas or Miami. Where LA pulls furthest away from both cities is the Disney premium: nothing in Vegas or Miami touches the £700-800 on-site Disneyland resort rates, and nothing in either city has quite the density of sub-£90 motels that Anaheim offers as the trade-off. The three cities pair naturally for a UK multi-city US trip — LA to Vegas is a 4-hour drive or 70-minute flight across the Mojave, and LA to Miami is a cross-country hop and a complete change of coast and climate.

UK Practicalities

Direct UK flights: BA, Virgin Atlantic, American, United and Delta all fly LHR-LAX direct in around 11 hours.
Airport transfer: LAX to Downtown LA runs around $50 by rideshare (25-40 minutes), or $9.75 on the LAX FlyAway bus direct to Union Station. Anaheim is 45 minutes to over an hour from LAX by car.
Visa: ESTA required (esta.cbp.dhs.gov, $21, instant, valid 2 years). Confirm the current entry requirements on the UK government's USA travel advice page before booking.
Currency: USD. Tipping: 18-20% restaurants, $1-2 per drink, $2-5 per bag or per night of housekeeping. Resort fees run $30-60 a night at many Downtown and Beverly Hills hotels — check the all-in price. Parking at Downtown hotels commonly runs $50-70 a night on top of the room rate.
Best months: March-May and September-November for warm, dry weather without summer's peak prices. November-February (excluding Christmas/New Year) is typically cheapest.
Budget: Downtown/Santa Monica luxury trip — £250-500+/night all-in. Budget-tier trip — £62-93/night all-in, plus £15-25/day food outside the parks. A Disney park day adds significantly to the daily budget regardless of hotel tier.
Getting between sub-regions: the Metro rail network links Downtown, Hollywood and the airport corridor reasonably well, but Anaheim and Long Beach are best reached by hire car or a pre-booked transfer — factor this into your budget if your trip spans more than one of this guide's five sub-regions.

Booking Los Angeles Hotels in 2026: What Drives the Price

Anaheim hotel rates track the Disneyland Resort's own calendar closely — school holidays, major park events and US public holidays all push rates up across every tier, from the on-site resorts to the budget motel strip. Downtown and Santa Monica rates move more with general LA tourism and convention season, so a quiet week for one sub-region can be a peak week for another depending on what's driving demand. The cleanest way to save across any tier: book midweek, avoid school holiday weeks if Disney isn't the point of the trip, and compare the all-in price (room plus resort fee plus parking) rather than the headline rate — a £150 Downtown mid-range room with a $50 resort fee and $60 overnight parking can end up costing more per night than a luxury-tier Anaheim hotel with neither. Compare live 2026 Los Angeles prices to see the all-in number before you book.

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