Sharing a round-up of the best Airbnbs in Los Angeles! It’s a cool city that you have to visit at least once. Don’t be intimidated by how packed LA is—it’s the second-most populous city in the United States—but it has a lot going for it as a destination.
Obviously, there’s Hollywood. See the Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre, shop on Rodeo Drive, and check out Venice Beach. There’s tons of stuff to do here, and there’s also an incredible restaurant scene.
If you happen to be looking to stay in LA, sure, there are hotels and guesthouses to think about, but in my opinion, the best way to “do” LA is to go with an Airbnb.
An Airbnb gives you the luxury of feeling like a local in LA. It allows you to explore local neighborhoods and live in houses that really reflect the city.
And to give you some travel inspo, here are some of my favorite Airbnbs in Los Angeles ever!
The Best Airbnbs in Los Angeles
This top Airbnb in LA is located on a tree-lined street in the heart of the historic Venice Walk Streets area, and is a historic property to match!
Recently redesigned, the interiors of this place are beautifully high-end. It's super clean and comes with a full kitchen too. Garden-lovers will totally freak out at the grassy front lawn and chilled backyard area. It's a dream!
Up to 4 guests // 2 bedrooms // 2 beds // 2 baths. Prices from $398 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
If you like the beach, then this one bedroom Santa Monica Airbnb has the perfect location for you!
For one thing, it LITERALLY looks out onto the beach. How much better can you get?!
One of my favorite things about this place is the outside space. Yeah, there's the beach, but it's also got an amazing terrace, outdoor kitchen, and hot tub to boot.
Up to 4 guests // 1 bedroom // 3 beds // 1 bath. Prices from $82 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Not your run of the mill Airbnb apartment, this place is a fairytale cottage in the Franklin Hills area.
It's got a great location, and amenities like a fully equipped kitchen and some awesome outdoor space, too.
The ideal space for a family or a group of friends, mornings here are all about making yourself a coffee using the coffee maker and then heading out to the backyard for a chill. Because yes, they have hammocks here!
Up to 6 guests // 2 bedrooms // 3 beds // 2 baths. Prices from $299 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
With a private pool and amazing views, this Hollywood Hills property has to be one of the best Airbnbs in LA.
Inside, this place is all about its minimalist spaces—think white-washed and monochrome. This really lets the view from the living room take center stage.
If you are looking for an AMAZING view and comfortable beds, properties like this one should be where you book!
Up to 6 guests // 2 bedrooms // 2 beds // 2.5 baths. Prices from $799 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Want more views? Then you should consider this Hollywood property!
This place is within walking distance of the famous Beverly Hills Hotel, which is a great spot for lunch. Or make your way to Rodeo Drive for shopping. West Hollywood will be right on your doorstep if you choose to stay here.
Perfect for a couple, this top Airbnb in LA comes complete with a balcony where you can soak up those views, as well as a shared pool.
Up to 3 guests // 2 bedrooms // 3 beds // 1 bath. Prices from $150 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
When you're looking for vacation rentals in LA, it does not get much better than this cool Silver Lake loft! Silver Lake is such a cool area and reminds me a lot of the Mission in SF. You will also have the benefit of the Echo Park area.
Complete with a fully equipped kitchen, cute bathroom, and huge living room, this place is set in a renovated warehouse. It has its own cinema room and a whole load of quirky, vintage furnishings for that extra cool factor.
Get together a bunch of your friends and go hang out in LA for a weekend in this entire apartment. There are thoughtful touches throughout, from the record player to board games.
And as a bonus, the host is really nice too!
Up to 8 guests // 2 bedrooms // 3 beds // 1.5 baths. Prices from $123 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
If high-end is your thing, then you should NOT miss out on this awesome guest house in LA. This place is simply stunning!
Bordering West Hollywood and Melrose Avenue, this three-story mansion is a great place to stay in LA.
Think gated driveway, open pool house, and a rooftop terrace with city views—this place is literally amazing.
Everything inside is shiny and modern and has been beautifully designed. More like staying at a top guest suite at a luxury hotel, you will never want to leave this amazing Airbnb!
Up to 9 guests // 4 bedrooms // 4 beds // 5.5 baths. Prices from $649 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
If you are looking for somewhere that is clean and comfortable but also well located and SUPER COOL then you should take a look at this spot!
A truly chic, retro-style house with plenty of mid-century modern furnishings and details, all bedrooms come equipped with a queen bed so that everyone has space to starfish as they sleep!
Mere steps from the world-famous Venice Boardwalk, you can actually see the ocean from the balcony on this amazing property.
When can I move into this warm and sunny Southern California home?!
Up to 6 guests // 2 bedrooms // 2 beds // 1 baths. Prices from $180 per night. Check pricing and dates here.
Those are my top picks for Airbnbs in Los Angeles—I think they’re all pretty awesome! From lofts to cottages and villas to mansions, there is just about something to suit everyone (and their budget) on my list of top LA Airbnbs.
If you decide to stay anywhere on this list, let me know! Tag me in your Insta stories and pics and remind me that I need to make a trip to LA again soon!
FAQs
The best time to visit Los Angeles is from March to April to October to November.
It is recommended to spend at least 3 days in Los Angeles to explore what the city has to offer.
The coldest month in Los Angeles is in December.
Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.
