Hotel San Luis Obispo

Low-key, art-adorned hangout serving house-roasted coffee & cafe bites like eggs & sandwiches.

SloDoCo is the go-to 24/7 donut shop near Cal Poly, famed for its creative flavors and chill vibe, perfect for late-night cravings or studying.

Contemporary restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine made with house-grown organic produce.

At the pink-hued Madonna Inn steakhouse, savor oak-pit grilled steaks amidst whimsical decor and lively service that makes every meal a festive affair.

Industrial-chic rooms in a posh 1920s hotel with a renowned restaurant, art workshops & a spa. Set in the historic downtown area, this stylish high-end hotel dating from 1922 is a 6-minute walk from the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and 5 minutes on foot from Bubblegum Alley. Industrial-chic rooms feature exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and Persian rugs, plus marble bathrooms and original artwork. All come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Most upgraded rooms add fireplaces; some feature sitting areas, balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. Room service is on offer. There's an acclaimed restaurant, and a trendy bar featuring music and artists' workshops. There's also a spa and loaner bikes.

Polished quarters in an upscale hotel offering a trendy French restaurant, a spa & a rooftop pool. Set on a downtown street a mile from Highway 101, this trendy hotel in a redbrick building is 2 miles from Cal Poly University and 12 miles from Pismo Beach. Refined rooms feature Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Most have balconies. Suites offer sitting areas and soaking tubs; some provide fireplaces, wet bars and/or garden patios. An airy penthouse adds a living/dining room. A rooftop deck has a pool and a bar. There’s also a hip French restaurant with a distillery, as well as an open-air cafe, a bakery and an edible garden. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and event space. Breakfast and parking are available.

This chic boutique hotel in San Luis Obispo pairs modern, comfy rooms with thoughtful touches like morning coffee and pastries, all just a stroll from downtown.

Cozy cafe specializing in Turkish delights and baklava along with coffee and tea.

Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop.

Homey quarters in a Provence-inspired B&B offering free WiFi & evening wine tastings. A 7-minute walk from downtown San Luis Obispo, this Provence-inspired B&B is a 2-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University and 10.5 miles from Avila Beach. Homey rooms, some with country decor, offer free WiFi, TVs and private baths with designer toiletries. There's also a suite with a separate living space, a fireplace, a wet bar and a minifridge. Breakfast is served in the dining room or on the patio, and there's a complimentary evening wine tasting with snacks.