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greater Los Angeles hotels under $400 a night, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Tuesday to Thursday, 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 50 of the 66 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 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.

Hollywood: choose Hollywood for practical sightseeing, not the movie-star fantasy. Downtown LA: the strongest urban base for museums, games and rail, with block-by-block trade-offs. Venice and Marina del Rey: choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. LAX and El Segundo: a useful airport stop, not a sensible base for most LA visits.

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greater Los Angeles hotels under $400 a night, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 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 $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-01, check-out 2026-12-03, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Hollywood; Downtown LA; Venice & Marina del Rey; LAX & El Segundo. 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 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-03; 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 (50 of 66 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Hollywood: Choose Hollywood for practical sightseeing, not the movie-star fantasy. Typical $280 a night. Subway: B Line at Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine.
  • Downtown LA: The strongest urban base for museums, games and rail, with block-by-block trade-offs. Typical $192 a night. Subway: A/B/D/E lines serve different districts.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: Choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. Typical $286 a night. Subway: No rail.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center — 3-star, independent

2. Freehand Los Angeles — 4-star, Generator Hostels Ltd.

3. Kawada Hotel — 3-star, independent

4. The Queen Mary — 3-star, independent

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

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

More hotels in the area (60)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 1 to 3, 2026
  1. Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach
    #1 of 6 · Long Beach

    Lumea by the Sea Long Beach Convention Center

    3-star · Independent

    $93a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper refreshed boutique base for car-free conventions and short pre-cruise stays. You accept Small rooms, stairs and cash-only off-site parking.

    $41/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $1,633 vs $1,714 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $186 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Freehand Los Angeles, Downtown LA
    #2 of 6 · Downtown LA

    Freehand Los Angeles

    4-star · Generator Hostels Ltd.

    $111a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Shared bunks, private rooms and a rooftop pool for social Downtown stays. You accept Nightlife noise; shared bunks and private rooms differ substantially.

    $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.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $223 all in for 2 nights, of which $65 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Kawada Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $118a night · Dec 1 to 3

    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.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $237 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Queen Mary, Long Beach
    #4 of 6 · Long Beach

    The Queen Mary

    3-star · Independent

    $126a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Original ocean-liner details and museum access for a genuinely different overnight stay. You accept Thin walls, uneven cabin condition and variable cooling.

    $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.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $252 all in for 2 nights, of which $23 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 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

    $135a night · Dec 1 to 3

    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.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $270 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Hilton Los Angeles Airport

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $141a night · Dec 1 to 3

    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.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $282 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

50 of 66 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 Dec 1 to 3

  2. 2. 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 Dec 1 to 3

  3. 3. 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 Dec 1 to 3

  4. 4. 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 Dec 1 to 3

  5. 5. 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 Dec 1 to 3

  6. 6. Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles · Pasadena · 5-star$176/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $759 vs $1,111 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  7. 7. 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 Dec 1 to 3

  8. 8. 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 Dec 1 to 3

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA · Hollywood · 3-star$46/night less than Expedia (16%)$147Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  2. 2. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport Hotel · LAX · 3-star$32/night less than Expedia (16%)$147Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  3. 3. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel · LAX · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$148Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  4. 4. The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios · Hollywood · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$153Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  5. 5. The Wayfarer Downtown LA, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown LA · 4-star$350/night less than Expedia (58%)$158Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  6. 6. Su Casa at Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$63/night less than Booking.com (23%)$159Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  7. 7. Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX · LAX · 4-star$162Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  8. 8. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG · LAX · 3-star$164Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  9. 9. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites · West Hollywood · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$164Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  10. 10. Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town · Pasadena · 4-star$53/night less than Expedia (12%)$166Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  11. 11. The Delphi Hotel · Downtown LA · 3-star$71/night less than Expedia (19%)$168Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  12. 12. BLVD Hotel and Studios Universal-Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Universal City · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)$168Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  13. 13. E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel · Downtown LA · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (17%)$169Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  14. 14. The Biltmore Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (30%)$169Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  15. 15. Hilton Long Beach Hotel · Long Beach · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (20%)$171Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  16. 16. Hotel Hermosa · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (17%)$174Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  17. 17. Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach · Long Beach · 4-star$179Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  18. 18. Best Western Plus Hotel At The Convention Center · Long Beach · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (8%)$180Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  19. 19. The Kinney - Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)$180Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  20. 20. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)$181Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  21. 21. Pasadena Hotel & Pool · Pasadena · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (24%)$187Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  22. 22. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (18%)$196Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  23. 23. Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza Hotel · West Hollywood · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (23%)$201Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  24. 24. Hilton Pasadena · Pasadena · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (7%)$207Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  25. 25. Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood · Hollywood · 3-star$19/night less than Booking.com (7%)$209Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  26. 26. Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown · Long Beach · 3-star$6/night less than Expedia (3%)$221Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  27. 27. Los Angeles Airport Marriott · LAX · 4-star$221Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  28. 28. The Westin Pasadena · Pasadena · 4-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)$221Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  29. 29. Hyatt Place Pasadena · Pasadena · 3-star$62/night less than Expedia (11%)$225Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  30. 30. The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles · Downtown LA · 4-star$226Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  31. 31. The Westin Los Angeles Airport · LAX · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$228Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  32. 32. Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$231Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  33. 33. Hotel MDR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton · Venice · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (19%)$231Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  34. 34. The Westin Long Beach · Long Beach · 4-star$71/night less than Expedia (8%)$252Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  35. 35. Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town · Pasadena · 3-star$253Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  36. 36. Magic Castle Hotel · Hollywood · 3-star$256Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  37. 37. The Hollywood Roosevelt · Hollywood · 4-star$118/night less than Expedia (30%)$259Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  38. 38. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)$259Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  39. 39. Jamaica Bay Inn Marina Del Rey,Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Venice · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (5%)$264Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  40. 40. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey · Venice · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$271Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  41. 41. Sheraton Universal Hotel · Universal City · 4-star$280Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  42. 42. The Garland · Universal City · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (19%)$296Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  43. 43. Loews Hollywood Hotel · Hollywood · 4-star$299Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  44. 44. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites · Santa Monica · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (4%)$305Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  45. 45. Sea Sprite Beach Club · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$87/night less than Expedia (20%)$305Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  46. 46. Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City · Universal City · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$306Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  47. 47. Marina del Rey Hotel · Venice · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (10%)$307Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  48. 48. Le Parc at Melrose · West Hollywood · 4-star$19/night less than Expedia (5%)$310Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  49. 49. Montrose at Beverly Hills · West Hollywood · 4-star$215/night less than Expedia (39%)$313Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  50. 50. Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles · Pasadena · 5-star$176/night less than Expedia (32%)$336Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  51. 51. Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood by IHG · Hollywood · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (6%)$338Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  52. 52. Fairmont Breakers Long Beach · Long Beach · 5-star$235/night less than Expedia (17%)$338Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  53. 53. Erwin Venice Beach Hotel · Venice · 4-star$343Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  54. 54. W Hollywood · Hollywood · 4-star$354Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  55. 55. Burton House, Beverly Hills, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Beverly Hills · 3-star$368Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  56. 56. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG · Downtown LA · 4-star$370Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  57. 57. The Beverly Hilton · Beverly Hills · 4-star$92/night less than Expedia (19%)$376Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  58. 58. Marriott Marina del Rey · Venice · 3-star$388Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  59. 59. Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach · Manhattan Beach · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (4%)$390Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  60. 60. Shore Hotel · Santa Monica · 4-star$390Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
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