Koreatown

Los Angeles
Koreatown
This trendy neighborhood is known for its diverse cultural heritage, 24-hour nightlife and eclectic entertainment options.

Los Angeles is touted as having the largest population of Koreans outside of Korea itself and many of them live in Koreatown. Shaped by three generations of Korean and Latino immigrants, this 3-square-mile (7-square-kilometer) community has a lively collection of bars, restaurants, shops and spas. Admire art deco buildings, sample Korean specialties and sing your favorite tunes at lively karaoke bars.

Look inside Koreatown Plaza, a quirky 1980s-style shopping mall that offers an interesting mix of upscale brands and ethnic shops. You’ll find international brands like United Colors of Benetton and Jacadi, as well as a busy lower-level food court filled with Korean noodle shops and bakeries.

Walk past the distinctive blue-green tower of the Pellissier Building, which is considered to be one of the country’s finest examples of art deco architecture. The Pellissier Building and the adjoining Wiltern Theater belong to the U.S.  National Register of Historic Places. Find out if any events are taking place at the Wiltern during your stay. Performances range from comedy acts to indie-rock bands here, in one of the largest theaters in LA.

Try traditional Korean dishes like bibimbap, a bowl of rice with seasoned vegetables, chili pepper paste and soy sauce, and galbi, which is beef short ribs. Take advantage of the neighborhood’s numerous affordable spas, many of which offer saunas, mud spas, hot tubs and cold pools, as well as a variety of treatment options.

No trip to Koreatown is complete without experiencing its famous nightlife. Koreatown is said to have the highest concentration of restaurants and nightclubs in all of Southern California, many of which are open 24 hours. An iconic Korean pastime, karaoke clubs are particularly popular. Look for noraebang (private karaoke rooms) where you can sing with a group of friends as well as American-style karaoke clubs with larger audiences.

Koreatown is located west of downtown Los Angeles, loosely defined by borders at Western and Vermont and Beverly and Olympic streets. The neighborhood is quite large. Access the area via a number of different metro stops, including Wilshire/Vermont and Wilshire/Western stations.


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Top hotels in Koreatown

The LINE Hotel
The LINE Hotel
4 out of 5
3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P6,729 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
P6,729
P9,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,288 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

The LINE Hotel
H Hotel
H Hotel
3 out of 5
Los Angeles
The price is P6,250 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
P6,250
P8,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,028 reviews)
"The staff was very accommodating and friendly. Easy accessibility and a nice property."

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

H Hotel
Hotel Normandie
Hotel Normandie
3.5 out of 5
605 S. Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P8,937 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
P8,937
P10,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Great choice in Koreatown
"Hotel management was super communicative by text prior to our stay. Appreciate the effort to allow us to check in one hour early. We had tickets to something important. Valet across the street is 24/7 tied to the hotel. Excellent valets. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant prepped a to -go ..."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024

Hotel Normandie
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
3.5 out of 5
9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P5,427 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
P5,427
P7,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
6/10 (7,319 reviews)
"Property was dated... it was "what you pay for.""

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P8,351 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
P8,351
P9,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,599 reviews)
Great airport hotel
"Quick check in, big and clean rooms and very close to the airport with a convenient airport shuttle."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P9,406 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P9,406
P10,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,686 reviews)
"Quiet and clean"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
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Other neighbourhoods around Koreatown

Hollywood featuring a sunset, a city and street scenes

Hollywood

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Hollywood is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard. See more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station.

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Silver Lake

Lake views, live music, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Mattachine Steps while you're exploring the area.

Silver Lake
Farmers Market featuring street scenes as well as a couple

Fairfax District

Travelers to Fairfax District praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by CBS Television City and The Grove.

Fairfax District
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Los Feliz

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and architecture in Los Feliz. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Boulevard or Griffith Park.

Los Feliz
If you were going to compile a roster of Koreatown's greatest hits, it would be unthinkable to leave out the Dong Chi Mi Gook Su at the Corner Place.
- Jonathan Gold, LA WEEKLY
There you go. Just try their signature cold noodle with high quality  meat serving since 1982.

Mid City

3/5(1 area review)

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

Mid City
Downtown Los Angeles showing a city

Downtown Los Angeles

4/5(3 area reviews)

Enjoy the great live music in Downtown Los Angeles. Crypto.com Arena is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more of Los Angeles.

Downtown Los Angeles


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