The Best Hotels to Book Near the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Any former home of Hunter S Thompson is worthy of an overnight stay in our book. Standing in the heart of Koreatown, the Line Hotel delivers an impressive and memorable experience from wall to wall. Culinary creations by a Michelin-star chef, exciting live events and a pool terrace that makes you feel worlds away will combine to raise your standard for hotel living. The Natural History Museum is a short ride away, but you might be too focused on writing your own chapter in the history of this inspiring hotel.

Experience a few nights in Koreatown at Aventura Hotel. A mere 3mi (5km) from the Natural History Museum, the hotel’s suites have full-size kitchens – but who wants to cook when there’s so much Korean barbecue within an arm’s reach? When you’re not chowing down on grilled pork belly or decompressing your own stomach on your private balcony, you’ll only be a short cab ride from the museums, stadiums and other attractions at Exposition Park.

Stay right in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles at Hotel Indigo. This hip hotel has everything you could want and need, no matter the reason for your visit. Arriving for relaxation? Live entertainment is waiting by the pool. Need to work a bit? The 24/7 business center will help you meet those deadlines. Just looking for a change of scenery? Keep your weekly routine intact with visits to the fitness center and expertly mixed cocktails at the bar.

Silver Lake Pool and Inn’s distinctly Californian design and unmatched Italian dining will convince you to stay in the urban oasis. Wedged between the Hollywood Hills and Dodger Stadium, Silver Lake’s elevated pool deck is only enhanced by the adjacent al fresco dining of Marco Polo. You’ll also find a curated neighborhood guide, a minibar and a playlist in your room, setting the perfect stage, scene and soundtrack for your LA getaway.

Prefer your view of natural history to include blue skies, turquoise waves and golden sand? Stay at Mayumi, and you’ll be close to Venice Beach and only a short drive to the museum. Part private retreat and part social hub, Mayumi is a unique hotel experience dripping with SoCal vibes. Seamlessly control your room’s comfort levels from your phone, then step out of your comfort zone with conversation and cocktails around the communal outdoor firepit and indoor lounge.

Striking a balance between Culver City’s classic cinematic majesty and its modern renaissance, the trendy Palihotel is as stylish and unique as any LA socialite. Spend all day working on your screenplay at Simonette, alternating between espresso and mimosas until you find the right groove. King rooms with courtyard or garden views may be equally inspiring – particularly if you take advantage of the in-room coffee maker and curated minibar.

Just because you’re visiting the humbling wonder of the Natural History Museum doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a little of LA’s luxury. The Mosaic Hotel is a posh place in Beverly Hills, where a world-class wine list and intimate pool will make you feel like an A-lister. Take a complimentary bicycle for a ride up Santa Monica Boulevard to take photos of the Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive signs before hopping in a cab to go to the museum.

A straight shot 8mi (13km) south of the Natural History Museum is the Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel, an all-suite boutique hotel close to LAX, Redondo Beach and plenty of casinos. Boasting some of the largest rooms in the city, you’ll settle into these modern suites in no time. The hotel is stylish yet affordable, allowing you to have room in your budget to play a round at the Chester Washington Golf Course or spin some slots at Larry Flint’s Lucky Lady Casino nearby.