| free amenities include parking and continental breakfast. in a simple low-rise building with exterior corridors, this budget hotel is 9 miles from burbank airport, a mile from americana at brand shopping and 3 miles from outdoor recreational activities in griffith park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a sundeck. the low-key rooms offer free high-speed internet access, cable tv and minifridges; some add whirlpool tubs
Los Angeles International Airport 33 min
Dolby Theatre (21 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Walt Disney Concert Hall (13 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Griffith Observatory (20 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (27 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Hollywood Sign (20 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. TCL Chinese Theatre (21 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Hollywood & Highland (20 min)
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Griffith Park (8 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (16 min)
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Universal Studio Tour (19 min)
Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Hollywood Bowl (19 min)
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (27 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (19 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Los Angeles Zoo (8 min)
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Universal Studios Hollywood (17 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. | 
