Los Angeles - Hotels - Budget Hotel

636 Main St., Los Angeles 90014
213-213-7829

Stay Hotel

Lots of bright colors—orange and blue, pink thrown in here and there—in the middle of urbanest Downtown. The area is coming up. Monthly art walk circles, Cole's, Varnish and The Associa... read more

845 N. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles
310-854-6915

Swells with gay pride, but other than the clothing optional thing, you won't ever notice. Tropical hideaway. Garden of Eden or Sodom and Gomorrah? Only God and that preachy Catholic you're trying t... read more

1670 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles
310-393-2363

Hotel California

Sorry, not the same one. We think that's in Mexico. Pretty un-song-worthy, while still taking it easy and peaceful with clean, simple rooms and suites just steps from the beach, without the usually... read more

3101 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles
323-667-2567

Los Feliz Motel

Quiet humble digs on Griffith Park for easy hiking above the city while you contemplate Nathaniel West. Leave the matches at home, but do bring a rattlesnake kit. Good for the mellow, green non-sce... read more

25 Windward Ave., Los Angeles
310-399-7649

Venice Beach Cotel Youth Hostel

Budget hostel right off boardwalk. Sure, they should have spelled it with an H and not a C, but Spoonerisms aside, the location and price work. Very popular with European backpackers (do th... read more

1305 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles
310-396-4559

Venice Beach Suites

On the boardwalk...and you thought superfreak was just a song! Weekly suite rates right on the beach, in the center of shops and restaurants. Perfect for cadre of dematerialist utilitarianists. You... read more

1515 Pacific Ave., Los Angeles
310-452-3052

Venice Beach Hostel

Welcome earthlings to Planet Venice. Here's your complimentary hacky sack and dime bag. This could be fun. This could be dangerous. Very bare bones, very cheap, very good. Just please put us in a s... read more

838 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
213-627-1151

Stillwell

Central locale since 1906 busts muy bueno prices for rooms, plus Indian, Mexican, and coffee house eats, along with Hank's Bar. A respite from the hectic L.A. streets, but still dingy and dirty. Cl... read more

8018 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
323-651-2441

Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel

Pre-Manson '60s motor classic behind Swingers with 100% more taste and flavor. Kick-arse location gives cheapies their own lil' slice of Melrose Place, while holding your car for free. No extravaga... read more

115 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles
323-937-3930

Farmer's Daughter

We know this set-up and fear it ends with us tarred and feathered at our own shotgun wedding. But the daughter got a West Hollywood makeover. So dally a minute with Betty Lou over free cable (sorry... read more

7047 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles
323-850-0536

Highland Gardens Hotel

West Hollywood Hills anchor puts you within walking distance of The 'Wood's most touristy spots. Site of 1970 Janis overdose. Site of 2005 tropical garden oasis at foot of Magic Castle. Escape skan... read more

8 Dudley Ave., Los Angeles
310-399-8876

Cadillac Hotel

Plenty of room to fool around, like the backseat of a Seville. Pink neon welcomes foreigners into this historical building turned casual Venice crash pad. Sign reads, 'Sleep with us,' and sadly, th... read more