| theres a convenience store. set in downtown los angeles' hip arts district, this laid-back hotel with colorful murals is the former home of al's bar, a famous punk rock joint. unfussy rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as gender-segregated shared bathrooms. it's 1 mile from both union station and the walt disney concert hall. the 1-bedroom suites have living areas; family rooms feature bunk beds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids age 15 and under (1 per room) stay at no charge with an adult
Los Angeles International Airport 29 min
Griffith Park (15 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Dolby Theatre (17 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Los Angeles Zoo (15 min)
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Angels Flight Railway (5 min)
World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (23 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Dodger Stadium (9 min)
This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. Hollywood Sign (22 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. The Broad (7 min)
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (23 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Walt Disney Concert Hall (7 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Universal Studios Hollywood (15 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Grand Central Market (7 min)
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. Griffith Observatory (23 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live (9 min)
Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center. TCL Chinese Theatre (17 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. | 
