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Petit Soleil - Bed, Breakfast and Bar

San Luis Obispo

Set within 46 km of Paso Robles Event Center and 1.3 km of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Petit Soleil - Bed, Breakfast and Bar offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San...

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Nina Judith
From
Germany
Absolute stunning little boutique hotel in the heart of beautiful San Luis Obispo. Most lovely staff, beautiful room and delicious breakfast. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$197.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Cozy house in Edna Valley wine country near SLO

San Luis Obispo

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Cozy house in Edna Valley wine country near SLO is located in San Luis Obispo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$342.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Pacific Coast Hwy Bunkhouse in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo

Situated 15 km from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Pacific Coast Hwy Bunkhouse in San Luis Obispo features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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CHANG
From
United States
It is at the bottom of a hill and it’s quiet, surrounded by trees and cactus(we saw several birds and rabbits!) the lovely wooden house is filled with beautiful decorations and is very clean. It feels like home! Will definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$191.25
1 night, 2 adults
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VISTA HOUSE, Luxury above the clouds! - Whole House

San Luis Obispo

Featuring sea views, VISTA HOUSE, Luxury above the clouds! - Whole House provides accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 14 km from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

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Nabil
From
Israel
the place is perfect! perfect house in the most perfect location, the view is stunning ! quit place amazing facilities for big family, and most important are the dogs which makes you feel you reached HOME. you cant get enough of the place. the Host is very nice guy and he is very welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
US$350
1 night, 2 adults
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Mountain Top Getaway, BEST VIEW IN SLO! - Whole House

San Luis Obispo

Featuring mountain views, Mountain Top Getaway, BEST VIEW IN SLO! - Whole House offers accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 14 km from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

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Sarah
From
Australia
Ryan (& Bourbon and Cider) are great hosts and made our family stay very comfortable. Good place to stop while travelling through California.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$350.01
1 night, 2 adults
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La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

Hotel in San Luis Obispo

Located less that 1 mile from San Luis Obispo town centre, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi.

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yuk ling
From
Canada
Knowledgable and polite staff Great free breakfast Clean facilities. I saw the cleaners were really wiping and cleaning everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,348 reviews
Price from
US$125.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Apple Farm Inn

Hotel in San Luis Obispo

Located a short walk from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, this California hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast in the lobby, and an outdoor pool.

C
Chaoda
From
New Zealand
Friendly staff, great location, plenty of free parking and spacious room. The wine tasting staff also recommended us to visit the night market when we were there. It was one of the best night markets I’ve ever been to so highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,775 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults
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Back Bay Inn

Hotel in Baywood, San Luis Obispo

Ideally situated in the centre of San Luis Obispo, Back Bay Inn features free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

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Anna
From
Poland
The location, friendly staff - especially swift contact after hours made it perticularly pleasant. There is landuromat, little shop and farmers' market nearby. Super hiking trails. Appreciated the parking spot in front of the room. Short drive to Cal Poly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$201
1 night, 2 adults
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Hotel in San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, 6.3 km from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a...

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Beth
From
United States
Our room with a full kitchen set-up and lots of space was perfect. We ate the breakfast which was included and made use of the pool and gym.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$182
1 night, 2 adults
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San Luis Obispo Hostel

San Luis Obispo

Situated in San Luis Obispo and with Paso Robles Event Center reachable within 47 km, San Luis Obispo Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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Stefan Yak Chung
From
Germany
I had an amazing time. You step in and it felt like home. Very lovely atmosphere and vibe. The hostel is very clean, affordable and the pancake breakfast is amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I wished I had more time to spend in this hostel. 100 % recommendation!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 865 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,242 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in San Luis Obispo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from California Polytechnic State University. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A continental breakfast is served to all guests daily.

From US$95.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

Located in San Luis Obispo, 45 km from Paso Robles Event Center, Sands Inn & Suites provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

From US$112.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Set in San Luis Obispo, California region, SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo is situated 24 km from Clark Center for the Performing Arts.

From US$177.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Peaceful Tiny Home Loft and Sauna is located in San Luis Obispo. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sunshine Tiny Studio and Loft Close to Downtown is set in San Luis Obispo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Set in San Luis Obispo and only 2.8 km from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Modern 2-Bedroom Eucalyptus House offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting a terrace, Lofted Bedroom Teal Tiny Home with Creek Views is located in San Luis Obispo, within 6.4 km of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 24 km of Clark Center...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Situated in San Luis Obispo and only 49 km from Paso Robles Event Center, 2-Bedroom SLO Bungalow House features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in San Luis Obispo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

This motel in San Luis Obispo features guest rooms with cable TV with HBO and free Wi-Fi. It is a 15 minutes’ walk to California Polytechnic State University.

From US$79.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

In an ideal spot for exploring the historical town of San Luis Obispo and the area’s many attractions, this pet-friendly hotel offers rooms equipped with free WiFi.

From US$123.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews

This charming hotel off Highway 101 offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. It features an on-site fitness center and serves a daily continental breakfast. Tolosa Winery is 8 km away.

From US$125.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews

Less than 5 minutes' walk from Historic Downtown San Luis Obispo, this motel features free parking and guest rooms with free WiFi.

From US$89.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,242 reviews

Conveniently located just off Highway 101 and close to several popular San Luis Obispo attractions, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers a variety of modern in-room amenities along with a multi-lingual...

From US$87.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Featuring garden views, Oasis Home with Loft and Private Sauna provides accommodation with a patio, around 49 km from Paso Robles Event Center.

From US$251.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Set in San Luis Obispo, Oasis Private Entry Suite, Pool, Jacuzzi and more offers accommodation with a private pool and pool views.

From US$240.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews

Located off Highway 101, Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo features an outdoor pool, free WiFi and cable TV.

From US$88.32 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, The BEST Tiny Home Loft and Private Yard is situated in San Luis Obispo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located 29 km from Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Serene Retreat in the Heart of SLO home offers accommodation in San Luis Obispo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in San Luis Obispo in the California region, Sleeps 11 Wine Trail Fire Pit Bocce & Trampoline has a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.

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La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

Cheap hotel in San Luis Obispo
Avg. price/night: US$136.88
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,342 reviews
Very clean room, good location, staff was good.
Guest review by
Татьяна
Young couple

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Cheap hotel in San Luis Obispo
Avg. price/night: US$87.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,242 reviews
Great size room, very clean, good location, excellent value for money would definitely stay here again 👍🏼
Guest review by
Phill
Young couple

San Luis Obispo Hostel

Cheap hotel in San Luis Obispo
Avg. price/night: US$66.97
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews
Cozy, homelike hostel Super friendly staff Beautiful house and kitchen Best pancake breakfast Very clean Nice location, even reachable by train Free Parking lot
Guest review by
Lotta
People with friends

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Cheap hotel in San Luis Obispo
Avg. price/night: US$87.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,242 reviews
This is basically a couple driveways down from the famous Madonna Inn, but I'm sure it's much more affordable. Despite that, my room was excellent; everything I tried seemed to work, bed was comfortable, room itself was large enough and staff was very nice. The Denny's next door provided 10 percent off when showing room key, which was appreciated. Convenient location off Highway 101.
Guest review by
Mark
Solo traveller

University Inn at San Luis Obispo

Cheap hotel in San Luis Obispo
Avg. price/night: US$95.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Good value, good location for driving the Pacific Coast Highway, cheaper than many other places near the coast but decent enough quality for the price.
Guest review by
Justine
Family with young children

Sunbeam Motel

Cheap hotel in San Luis Obispo
Avg. price/night: US$89.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews
Awesome location, cute little place, very clean!
Guest review by
Elizabeth
Solo traveller

San Luis Obispo Hostel

Cheap hotel in San Luis Obispo
Avg. price/night: US$66.97
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews
The location is great, especially if you’re taking a train down south. Also close to the main street and a supermarket. The bathrooms were very clean. The staff were friendly, and the hostel do serve free pancakes for breakfast.
Guest review by
Barbara
Solo traveller

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