4 Best Motels in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Nearly 16,000 Google reviews sit behind the motels on this Los Angeles page, and the ratings swing more than you might expect for a budget category, from 3.4 up to 4.1. That gap matters here more than in most cities: LA motels cluster around the airport, Hollywood, and Downtown, and which neighborhood you land in changes the stay as much as the room does.

Short answer: The best-reviewed motel option in Los Angeles is Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX (3.9 stars across nearly 8,000 Google reviews, the most of any motel on this list), with Freehand Los Angeles (4.1, downtown) rated highest overall. Expect roughly $90-$150 a night for a basic budget room, more downtown, and factor in $18-$30 for overnight parking almost everywhere.

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Los Angeles Motels, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX	3.9 ★	7,986	Near LAX	View ›
2	Freehand Los Angeles	4.1 ★	3,346	Highest rated / Downtown	View ›
3	Motel 6 Hollywood, CA - Los Angeles	3.4 ★	3,668	Hollywood location	View ›
4	Aiden Los Angeles Downtown Dragon Gate Inn	4.0 ★	1,039	Chinatown / longer stays	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall↩ Responds to reviews

Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX

3.97,986 Google reviews

Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX sits in Inglewood, a short hop from Los Angeles International Airport. It is a straightforward budget motel: mini fridge in the room, a shared microwave, and simple, no-frills furnishings. Its location near LAX makes it a practical stop for early flights or a cheap night before or after a trip.

What people praise

Consistently described as great value for the price
Staff repeatedly called friendly and helpful by name in reviews
Rooms come with a mini fridge and access to a community microwave
Close enough to LAX for an early flight

Worth knowing

No shampoo or hair dryer in the room
Some reviewers note the property could use a refresh

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating3.9 / 5

Review volume7,986 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency10 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown49% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed motel on this list by a wide margin, and the reviews are consistent on the basics: clean enough, friendly staff, fair price. A safe, simple pick if you just need a bed near LAX.

Website +1310-419-1234 Directions

5101 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304

#2↩ Responds to reviews

Freehand Los Angeles

4.13,346 Google reviews

Freehand Los Angeles occupies the historic Commercial Exchange building in Downtown LA, with rooms, suites, and shared accommodations designed by Roman & Williams. It runs a rooftop pool bar and restaurant, and its site pitches it as a distinctively local, design-forward stay rather than a standard chain motel. It holds the highest rating on this list.

What people praise

Rooftop pool bar draws consistent praise as a highlight
Historic building with design reviewers call gorgeous and well maintained
Strong water pressure and clean rooms noted repeatedly
Walkable to plenty of Downtown food and entertainment

Worth knowing

Smaller shared rooms run cramped, with limited AC control in some reports
Parking is pricey, and at least one reviewer flagged a payment-hold surprise at check-in

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume3,346 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown56% 5-star

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Our take: It rates highest on this page, and the rooftop and historic building are the draw. If you want more than a bare motel room and don't mind Downtown noise, this is the pick, but confirm the deposit hold at check-in.

Website +1213-612-0021 Directions

416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

#3↩ Responds to reviews

Motel 6 Hollywood, CA - Los Angeles

3.43,668 Google reviews

Motel 6 Hollywood, CA - Los Angeles sits on Whitley Avenue, walking distance from the core of Hollywood. Like its LAX sibling, it is a budget property with basic rooms, a mini fridge, and paid overnight parking. Its location is the main draw for anyone wanting to be near Hollywood attractions on a tight budget.

What people praise

Walking distance to Hollywood's main attractions
Staff described as helpful, including recovering a guest's lost item
Rooms called clean and well maintained by several reviewers
Housekeeping arrives by the third day of a stay

Worth knowing

Some reviewers describe the surrounding area as a bit sketchy at night
No microwave in the room, and overnight parking runs about $30

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating3.4 / 5

Review volume3,668 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown31% 5-star

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Our take: Rated lower than the other motels here, and the reviews explain why: it is squarely a budget stay in a busy, occasionally rough part of Hollywood. Fine for the location and price if you keep your expectations at motel level.

Website +1323-843-8400 Directions

1738 Whitley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

#4↩ Responds to reviews

Aiden Los Angeles Downtown Dragon Gate Inn

4.01,039 Google reviews

Aiden Los Angeles Downtown Dragon Gate Inn is a Best Western property on Hill Street in LA's Chinatown, near Union Station. Rooms include an included breakfast, and the building itself has some character despite being a budget-oriented stay. It draws a mix of travelers passing through Downtown and repeat local guests.

What people praise

Included breakfast gets called out as a genuine perk
Everything in Chinatown is walkable from the property
Friendly staff mentioned across multiple stays by the same reviewer
Frequently one of the better-priced options in the area

Worth knowing

A shower head and balcony door sound insulation need attention in at least one room
Front-desk check-in process has drawn complaints over ID and reservation mix-ups

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4 / 5

Review volume1,039 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown48% 5-star

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Our take: A solid, walkable Chinatown base with breakfast included, but the front-desk experience is a bit of a coin flip based on the reviews. Worth it for the location if you keep your paperwork in order at check-in.

Website +1213-617-3077 Directions

818 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data pulled on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the property’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many guests have rated it, measured against the other motels on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 3.9 from nearly 8,000 guests carries more weight than a 4.7 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently guests are still leaving reviews. No property can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a motel cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Rates vary a lot by neighborhood in LA. Airport-area budget motels run cheapest, while design-led Downtown properties and anything near the beach or Hollywood’s core cost more, especially on weekends.

Job	Typical price
Budget motel, weeknight	$70 - $110
Budget motel, weekend	$90 - $160
Boutique / design hotel, Downtown	$150 - $280
Overnight self-parking	$18 - $35

Ranges compiled July 2026 from listed rates on the properties’ own booking pages and typical Los Angeles budget-lodging pricing reported by guests in reviews. Rates swing with season and events, so always confirm the current price before booking.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The motels above span LAX and Inglewood, Hollywood, Downtown, and Chinatown, covering the corridors most visitors and road-trippers actually need. Searching for a motel near me in LA? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can check distance from wherever you’re starting.

What to ask before you book a motel in LA

Is overnight parking included, or is it a separate nightly fee?
What time is check-in, and is early check-in available?
Is a security deposit or hold placed on my card, and how much?
Does the room include a microwave, mini fridge, or hair dryer?
How far is the property from the nearest transit stop?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these motels?

We started from motels with a public Google presence in Los Angeles, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is it safe to stay at a budget motel in Los Angeles?

It depends heavily on the neighborhood. Reviews for the Hollywood-area option here mention the surrounding streets feel a bit rough at night, while the LAX and Chinatown options draw fewer such comments. Read recent reviews for your specific property before booking.

Do LA motels charge for parking?

Most do. Expect $18 to $35 a night for overnight self-parking at the properties on this list, on top of the room rate.

The bottom line

Motel 6 LAX is the safe, proven default if you just need a clean, cheap bed near the airport, while Freehand is worth the upgrade if you want a design hotel feel Downtown. Either way, check the parking fee and any deposit policy before you book.

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