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greater Los Angeles hotels under $300 a night, Nov 13 to 15, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, 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 27 of the 31 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

LAX and El Segundo: a useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits. Venice and Marina del Rey: choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. Hollywood: choose Hollywood for practical sightseeing, not the movie-star fantasy. Long Beach: a good Long Beach stay, a weak base for wider Los Angeles.

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greater Los Angeles hotels under $300 a night, Nov 13 to 15, 2026

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in greater Los Angeles under $300 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-13, check-out 2026-11-15, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: LAX & El Segundo; Venice & Marina del Rey; Hollywood; Long Beach. 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 2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15; 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 (27 of 31 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.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: Choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. Typical $286 a night. Subway: No rail.
  • Hollywood: Choose Hollywood for practical sightseeing, not the movie-star fantasy. Typical $280 a night. Subway: B Line at Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine.
  • Long Beach: A good Long Beach stay, a weak base for wider Los Angeles. Typical $242 a night. Subway: A Line serves downtown.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hilton Los Angeles Airport — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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

3. Hotel Hermosa — 3-star, independent

4. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel — 3-star, independent

5. Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX — 4-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

6. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

More hotels in the area (25)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 13 to 15, 2026
  1. Hilton Los Angeles Airport, LAX & El Segundo
    #1 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Hilton Los Angeles Airport

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $146a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Refreshed rooms and round-the-clock dining for practical airport and conference stays. You accept Runway-facing aircraft noise, paid extras and convention check-in queues.

    $35/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $292 vs $363 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $292 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo

    4-star · DoubleTree by Hilton

    $148a night · Nov 13 to 15

    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 13 to 15, two adults: $296 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel Hermosa, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach
    #3 of 6 · Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

    Hotel Hermosa

    3-star · Independent

    $159a night · Nov 13 to 15

    A cheaper South Bay base with a pool, games and an ocean-view patio. You accept Road-facing traffic noise, some wear and paid parking.

    $30/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $299 vs $359 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $317 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel, LAX & El Segundo
    #4 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $178a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Refreshed rooms and comfortable beds for short airport-area stays. You accept Long shuttle waits, road noise and mandatory extras.

    $32/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $321 vs $384 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $356 all in for 2 nights, of which $24 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, LAX & El Segundo
    #5 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

    4-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $180a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Refreshed, often quiet rooms at a cheaper rate than several full-service airport alternatives. You accept Mandatory nightly fees, paid parking and possible transfer delays.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $360 all in for 2 nights, of which $46 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG, LAX & El Segundo
    #6 of 6 · LAX & El Segundo

    Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $194a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Comfortable beds and a free 24-hour shuttle for straightforward airport nights. You accept Dated edges, variable shuttle waits and paid breakfast and parking.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $389 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

27 of 31 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Wayfarer Downtown LA, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown LA · 4-star$350/night less than Expedia (58%)

    Axel $516 vs $1,215 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  2. 2. The Queen Mary · Long Beach · 3-star$74/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $252 vs $399 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  3. 3. Freehand Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$113/night less than Expedia (36%)

    Axel $403 vs $628 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  4. 4. 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 13 to 15

  5. 5. 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 13 to 15

  6. 6. Su Casa at Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$63/night less than Booking.com (23%)

    Axel $427 vs $552 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  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 13 to 15

  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 13 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

25 more
  1. 1. The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios · Hollywood · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$198Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  2. 2. Freehand Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$113/night less than Expedia (36%)$201Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  3. 3. Hotel MDR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton · Venice · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (19%)$202Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  4. 4. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)$207Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  5. 5. Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center · Long Beach · 3-star$41/night less than Expedia (5%)$210Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  6. 6. Su Casa at Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$63/night less than Booking.com (23%)$211Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  7. 7. The Kinney - Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)$219Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  8. 8. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (18%)$221Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  9. 9. Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA · Hollywood · 3-star$46/night less than Expedia (16%)$233Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  10. 10. Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$234Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  11. 11. Best Western Plus Hotel At The Convention Center · Long Beach · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (8%)$237Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  12. 12. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey · Venice · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$237Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  13. 13. Hilton Long Beach Hotel · Long Beach · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (20%)$238Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  14. 14. Los Angeles Airport Marriott · LAX · 4-star$241Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  15. 15. Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood · Hollywood · 3-star$19/night less than Booking.com (7%)$241Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  16. 16. The Westin Los Angeles Airport · LAX · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$242Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  17. 17. Jamaica Bay Inn Marina Del Rey,Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Venice · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (5%)$248Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  18. 18. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel · LAX · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$254Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  19. 19. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites · West Hollywood · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$255Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  20. 20. Marina del Rey Hotel · Venice · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (10%)$256Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  21. 21. The Hollywood Roosevelt · Hollywood · 4-star$118/night less than Expedia (30%)$258Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  22. 22. The Wayfarer Downtown LA, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown LA · 4-star$350/night less than Expedia (58%)$258Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  23. 23. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)$265Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  24. 24. The Queen Mary · Long Beach · 3-star$74/night less than Expedia (37%)$270Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  25. 25. The Biltmore Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (30%)$291Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
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