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Cheap but decent hotels in greater Los Angeles, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 30, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Wednesday to Monday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 16 of the 23 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. The greater Los Angeles selection spans Hollywood, Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Venice & Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach, LAX & El Segundo and Long Beach. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

LAX and El Segundo: a useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits. West Hollywood: lA's best all-round choice for nightlife, dining and a social stay. Santa Monica: the easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Pasadena: an appealing arts-and-architecture base that works best for northeast-focused trips.

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Cheap but decent hotels in greater Los Angeles, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 30, 2026

Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. The greater Los Angeles selection spans Hollywood, Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Venice & Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach, LAX & El Segundo and Long Beach. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: cheap but decent hotels, a good cheaper base by our research or well under the city’s typical rate, located in greater Los Angeles (Hollywood, Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Venice & Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach, LAX & El Segundo and Long Beach); check-in 2026-11-25, check-out 2026-11-30, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: LAX & El Segundo; West Hollywood; Santa Monica; Pasadena. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-25 to 2026-11-30; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (16 of 23 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • LAX & El Segundo: A useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits. Typical $167 a night. Subway: K Line stations include Aviation/Century and El Segundo, but are not walkable from every stay.
  • West Hollywood: LA's best all-round choice for nightlife, dining and a social stay. Typical $494 a night. Subway: Metro 2 follows Sunset and 4 follows Santa Monica Boulevard.
  • Santa Monica: The easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Typical $419 a night. Subway: E Line at Downtown Santa Monica.
  • Pasadena: An appealing arts-and-architecture base that works best for northeast-focused trips. Typical $245 a night. Subway: A Line at Del Mar and Memorial Park.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX — 2-star, Motel 6

2. Pasadena Inn at Old Town — 2-star, Green Tree Inns

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena — 2-star, Howard Johnson

4. Kawada Hotel — 3-star, independent

5. DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo — 4-star, DoubleTree by Hilton

6. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX — 2-star, independent

More hotels in the area (17)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 30, 2026
  1. Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX, LAX & El Segundo
    #1 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX

    2-star · Motel 6

    $103a night · Nov 25 to 30

    A cheaper, pet-friendly airport stop for travelers comfortable with sparse motel rooms. You accept Traffic noise; parking and limited-hours airport shuttle cost extra.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $514 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Pasadena Inn at Old Town, Pasadena
    #2 of 6 · Pasadena

    Pasadena Inn at Old Town

    2-star · Green Tree Inns

    $112a night · Nov 25 to 30

    Free parking and walking access to Old Pasadena and Del Mar station. You accept Renovations through March 2027, no usable pool and uneven housekeeping.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $558 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena, Pasadena
    #3 of 6 · Pasadena

    Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena

    2-star · Howard Johnson

    $119a night · Nov 25 to 30

    A cheaper Pasadena College-area base with microwaves, refrigerators and included regular-car parking. You accept Aging rooms; breakfast and pool availability need confirmation.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $596 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Kawada Hotel, Downtown LA
    #4 of 6 · Downtown LA

    Kawada Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $123a night · Nov 25 to 30

    A cheaper museum-and-transit base for short stays spent mostly out. You accept Tiny rooms and bathrooms, with street and air-conditioning noise.

    $139/night less than Expedia (52%)

    Axel $255 vs $533 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $613 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo, LAX & El Segundo
    #5 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo

    4-star · DoubleTree by Hilton

    $147a night · Nov 25 to 30

    Helpful staff and nearby rail access for El Segundo business and short airport stays. You accept Dated bathrooms and a limited-hours shuttle with reported delays.

    $30/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $296 vs $355 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $736 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach
    #6 of 6 · Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

    Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX

    2-star · Independent

    $155a night · Nov 25 to 30

    A cheaper driving base with free parking, especially when booking remodeled Premium rooms. You accept Worn standard rooms, traffic noise and unconfirmed pool availability.

    Nov 25 to 30, two adults: $777 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

16 of 23 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Kawada Hotel · Downtown LA · 3-star$139/night less than Expedia (52%)

    Axel $255 vs $533 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  2. 2. Montrose at Beverly Hills · West Hollywood · 4-star$215/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $670 vs $1,100 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  3. 3. The Hollywood Roosevelt · Hollywood · 4-star$118/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $548 vs $783 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  4. 4. The Biltmore Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $599 vs $854 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  5. 5. Pasadena Hotel & Pool · Pasadena · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $374 vs $490 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  6. 6. Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel · West Hollywood · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $434 vs $560 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  7. 7. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $416 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

  8. 8. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $517 vs $653 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 30

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

17 more
  1. 1. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel · LAX · 3-star$32/night less than Expedia (16%)$157Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  2. 2. Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX · LAX · 4-star$162Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  3. 3. The Biltmore Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (30%)$163Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  4. 4. Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA · Hollywood · 3-star$46/night less than Expedia (16%)$165Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  5. 5. Hotel Hermosa · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (17%)$169Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  6. 6. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)$184Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  7. 7. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (18%)$207Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  8. 8. The Hollywood Roosevelt · Hollywood · 4-star$118/night less than Expedia (30%)$208Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  9. 9. The Kinney - Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)$209Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  10. 10. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites · West Hollywood · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$212Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  11. 11. El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios · Universal City · 2-star$229Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  12. 12. Pasadena Hotel & Pool · Pasadena · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (24%)$233Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  13. 13. Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel · West Hollywood · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (23%)$234Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  14. 14. Montrose at Beverly Hills · West Hollywood · 4-star$215/night less than Expedia (39%)$265Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  15. 15. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)$293Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  16. 16. Beverly Hills Marriott · Beverly Hills · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (4%)$348Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
  17. 17. Cameo Beverly Hills Hotel, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Beverly Hills · 5-star$487Rooms for Nov 25 to 30
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