Centrally located in San Luis Obispo County, between Los Angeles and San Francisco, lively SLO is a perfect weekend getaway. Full of activities and events, SLO offers a great time, with its numerous attractions, great weather, and friendly people. The Children’s Museum, SLO Skate Park, downtown SLO Farmers Market and the famous Bubblegum Alley are just a few of the famous sites and attractions in the area.
The hiking and biking trails, the local farm-to-table cuisine and the local craft beer and wines are some of the other reasons why visitors keep returning to San Luis Obispo, year after year. When planning your holiday to this amazing city, you’ll want to make sure you have the right accommodation. We’ve narrowed down the top Airbnb picks in San Luis Obispo so that you have more time for taking in the sights, food and drink that makes this special area so famous.
1. Charming 1920s bungalow with boho decor (from USD 180)
You’ll be swept away by the charm of this 1920s bungalow in the east railroad district, which is a quick 10-minute walk to downtown. The boho-styled retreat is filled with natural light and only comes with prime fittings. You can whip up your delectable recipes in the well-stocked kitchen, tune in to your favorite shows on the 43-inch smart HDTV, and soothe your senses in the bathtub. A highly comfortable queen-size bed is fitted in the bedroom while a queen-size air mattress is available for additional guests.
Don’t miss out on outdoor leisure as the rental features two outdoor areas. Feel free to unwind in the lounge chairs and fire up the propane grill to enjoy alfresco cooking and dining.
The Boho Bungalow! Wine-Dine-Walk to downtown SLOSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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the a/c was perfect for the hotter summer dayslarge bathroom and all the hooks and shelves that make suitcase living easythe space was very comfortable for us and our dogsthe bed was insanely comfortablethe place is comfortable and decorated with plants and flowers that makes it feel like homeCleanliness:
great value very clean and cozyvery clean and comfortable we would stay againthe unit itself was very clean comfy and beautifully decoratedgreat spot easy check in and very clean and nicethe boho bungalow was perfect for our little getaway the space was clean convenient and stylishHost:
hosts were very responsive with any questionspauline is an excellent host with very quick response times and worked diligently to help accommodate uspauline was very helpful and communicativepauline was also a wonderful host - responsive and very accommodating thank youadorable spot and super responsive and friendly host thanksRead more reviewsLocation:
great location if you want to walk downtown or drive to neighboring areasamazing stay at an amazing locationpauline's place was perfect and located in a wonderful neighborhood in slogood base camp within walking distance of downtown slolovely studio that’s only a 15 min walk to downtown slo
2. Mid-century home with great amenities (from USD 139)
Boasting an Airbnb Plus badge, this mid-century-inspired home guarantees a gratifying stay. It is a tranquil space that provides two outdoor spaces: a shaded private patio and a backyard furnished with a fire pit, exercise equipment, and a gas grill. The interior similarly offers two unique spaces—two distinct bedrooms. The first one is a stunning room adorned with a queen-size bed, cable TV, and air-conditioning. Meanwhile, the second room allows guests to rest in a queen-size bed and the little ones in a travel crib.
Note that this private guest quarter is attached to the host’s main home but privacy is rarely compromised as it has a separate entrance. If you’re driving to this rental, free street parking is available on the premises.
Mid-Century Design Close to DowntownSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 4
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very comfortable space in a quiet neighborhoodthe place is aged but everything was comfortable and we had everything we neededthe beds and linens were really comfortablethe beds were the most comfortable that we’ve ever slept onHost:
john was a perfect hostthe owners we so welcoming and accommodatinglovely home hosted by lovely couple in slojohn was a wonderful host and his home is a gema lovely space with lovely hosts thank you john and maridelRead more reviewsLocation:
the location and neighborhood were great with proximity to town and restaurantsgreat location right off downtown with easy access to restaurants beaches and hikes/walksthe place was super close to downtown and in a very cute neighborhoodhis home is located in a quiet neighborhood and you can easily walk to cute downtown slogreat neighborhood and location close to downtown and cal poly
3. Impeccably clean corner apartment (from USD 130)
An inviting outdoor patio welcomes you in this corner apartment. The private outside space is just the ideal spot to enjoy your favorite drink and pop open the grill for some tasty barbecue. Indoors, a minimalist vibe dominates the impeccably clean space. It is appointed with flat-screen TV and WiFi for entertainment options and a full-size bed for tranquil overnight slumbers. Free parking readily comes with the booking.
While there is a stocked kitchen in the unit, you can easily head out and explore the town’s delectable dining options. Numerous local restaurants and cafes are just within walking distance, thanks to the property’s strategic location. It is only two blocks away from downtown San Luis Obispo.
The Corner AbodeSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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the patio area was great the shower was nice and hot and the bed was cozyCleanliness:
very clean and quaint apartmentit was very clean and very relaxingvery clean and accommodating apartment and locationhighly recommend this place if you’re looking for a safe clean spot in sloit's clean charming and the location cannot be beatRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in walking distance to everything in downtown sloexcellent location and cozy spacethis apartment is located perfectly near downtown slo and within walking distance to everythingperfect location to downtown slo - easy walking distance to shops restaurants movies etcso cute place great location convenient and well supplied
4. Renovated cottage featuring a zen-like backyard (from USD 237)
While this newly renovated cottage features an excellent indoor space, its true star is the zen-like backyard. This outdoor space provides you an opportunity to unwind on a deck and throw little barbecue parties since there is a grill. Your four-legged furry friends can also enjoy this space as the property is pet friendly.
You’ll equally admire your time indoors because the unit is equipped with air-conditioning, WiFi, and cable TV. There’s a nicely fitted kitchen for all your home-cooking plans throughout your stay. As for its sleeping corners, this home has queen-size and double-size beds fitted in two separate stunning bedrooms. Free parking completes its set of great amenities.
Two Palms Cottage at Beebee St.San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 6
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comfortable beds nice furnishings lovely landscaping great back deck with bbq table and chairsthe cottage is comfortable light and airyvery clean good size & fully stocked kitchen outdoor deck with bbq and nice patio furniturewe stayed for 4 nights and we're so comfortablethe perfect home for a little staycation super complete home and kitchen especially if you plan on cooking/baking/etcCleanliness:
the house was very clean and invitingvery clean cute homehouse was very clean and had everything you needwhen we arrived the house was clean cute and so comfythe house was very clean and well cared forHost:
great hosts and adorable househosts were super nice and informativethey are super hosts for a reasonthe owners had so many sweet and thoughtful touches that really made it feel like homethe hosts are super helpful and the home has a lot of instructions at the convenience of usRead more reviewsLocation:
super cute spot close to everythingcute cottage with a great location walking distance from downtowncute place great location very relaxing toogreat house in a perfect locationperfect getaway location in proximity to great local restaurants
5. Private studio with a warm ambiance (from USD 89)
This guest house is a private studio space that’s perfect as either a solo traveler’s refuge or a couple’s hideaway. The warm ambiance of the cozy interior is complemented by modern conveniences such as flat-screen TV and WiFi. It also comes with a small kitchenette for light meal plans but you can always check out what’s cooking in the local restaurants and cafes as downtown is just four blocks away from the property. Should you stay here, you’ll spend the tranquil nights on a comfortable queen-size Murphy bed.
Keep in mind that this rental is located in the detached garage of the host’s home. It has its own separate entrance through the back gate so rest assured that privacy wouldn’t be an issue.
SLO Guesthouse - quiet neighborhood - #115545San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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easy key entry and room had all necessary amenitiessuper clean and quiet comfortable bed with lots of pillows and a solid amount of amenitiesmurphy bed is extremely comfortable nice quiet neighborhoodcomfortable quiet and with a well/equipped kitchenCleanliness:
great clean place to stayclean cozy and great locationthe studio is exactly as advertised and pictured and is easy to get into and spotlessvery clean and great locationit was very clean modern private and equipped with everything we neededHost:
the hosts were helpful when i had questionsvery nice host very nice stayelaine is a great hostelaine is really kind and helpful really appreciated the helpthe cats outside are adorable and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
located within easy walking distance of downtown san luis obisposuch a cute little loft so close to downtown slolocated within walking distance from downtown with its many great restaurants and fine shoppingvery pleased w/location and area of all restaurants & beaches close bygreat location about a 5 minute walk to chinatown and mission
6. Welcome to the cottage on Caudill (from USD 175)
This is a lovely and comfortable cottage with a fenced yard near downtown SLO. Pauline’s place is small but well-appointed with all the amenities you could need. It has a modern kitchen, remote control ceiling fan and a 40-inch flat screen Smart TV with basic channels, Hulu and Netflix access. There is a comfortable queen bed, a small dinette table and private seating on the outdoor patio. The bathroom has a multi-setting shower head.
They also offer beach cruiser bikes for a ride downtown. Shops, restaurants, and all other attractions are nearby and discounts are offered for weekly or monthly rentals.
Modern Private Cottage- 1 mile to downtown SLOSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 3
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amenities were great and the bed was super comfortablethe bed was so comfortable we enjoyed having coffee outside and looking at the beautiful yarda very nice cottage well kept and comfortablesuper delightful comfortable stay with high quality amenities and thoughtful touches throughoutwe felt very comfortable in the cottage and the areaCleanliness:
very clean and tidyvery clean and modernsparkling clean and charmingit was clean and quiet toovery clean and well appointed cottageHost:
pauline was very responsive to our requests and questionshosts were super friendlyhosts were friendly and responsivepauline is a fantastic host and made sure we were well taken care ofpauline was an excellent host and super helpful with some specific requests we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
such a great location tooit was also in a great location just a few minutes from downtown sloit's located on a cute and quiet residential street and downtown slo is a moderate walk awaywe also loved being in walking distance of downtowna comfortable and relaxing place to stay close to the downtown area
7. Located three blocks from downtown SLO - Free breakfast included (from USD 104)
This is a motel, located three blocks from downtown and a short walk to all of the shopping, bars, and restaurants. The motel has everything you need inside, including a hairdryer, an iron, a huge bed, and a TV with HBO.
There is one queen sized bed, a fridge, coffee maker, microwave, WiFi, and a bathroom. The motel offers a great complimentary continental breakfast.
Located 3 blocks downtown SLO Walk to Downtown!!San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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big tv iron and board and very nice interior and bathroomeverything was very clean had everything you need inside (hairdryer iron huge bed tv etcthe room was sparkling we had a good night rest thanks to the crispy sheets and comfy bedthe breakfast in the morning was simple and good - cereal muffins waffles scones pastries apples bananas etcgreat place for a nights stay the complimentary continental breakfast was greatCleanliness:
clean and comfortablevery clean and comfortable hotelgreat clean place to stayclean place and reasonably pricedclean room and comfortable bedsHost:
staff is friendly and gracious in their approachthe rooms are charming and the employees were very helpfulexcellent staff and breakfast was greatthe facility is a bit dated but nicely decorated and staff is very friendlycheck in and check out was very easy and staff was very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location alsowell worth money excellent locationgreat location easy walk to downtowngreat location to historic sloa nice walk close to downtown
8. The Treehouse - Studio in the oaks (from USD 129)
Located in an oak forest, between the beach and the creek, this treehouse is unique and an amazing place where you can see seals, otters, sea lions, and even whales, sometimes. The bed is comfortable and the treehouse has WiFi, cable TV, a microwave, refrigerator, coffee and tea pots, a toaster oven, a private deck and a covered carport. John is a very hospitable host.
"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 5+min. walkAvila Beach, California, United StatesAccommodates: 3
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very comfy bed in the tree house w a sweet little view of gorgeous flowers out the windowthe bed was incredibly comfortable and love the air purifierquirky comfortable tree house not as layed back as we expected with the busy street belowthe tree house itself is cozy & delightful & the tree house experience is wonderfulvery comfortable bed and blanketsCleanliness:
the bed is comfortable and the place is clean and well-organizedcute clean and a peaceful place to stayeverything is clean and close to the townHost:
great host with great suggestions and hospitalityjohn was a great hostjohn was a very kind hostjohn was a great hostjohn is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location is excellentgreat location just a quick walk to the beachadorable place within walking distance of a cute beach townperfect spot close to the beachbeautiful treehouse with good location
9. The Feng Shui room & private bath (from USD 104)
Gus and Rae’s home is large and airy with a California king foam mattress, a luxurious down comforter, and crisp clean sheets. The Feng Shui room has a refrigerator and a private bathroom with an outside bathtub and shower. There is also indoor bath down the hall.
They serve coffee and delicious breakfast around 8:00 am and downtown is within walking distance.
The Feng Shui Room & private bath.San Luis Obisoo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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raeanna gave us great local tips and fed us a delicious breakfast with amazing coffeewe love the musical instruments and the old-styled furniture in the roomshe graciously offered us some excellent coffee and made a good breakfast as wellthe cozy house is filled with amazing instruments & collectibles from their 50 years therethe bed was very comfy and the coffee in the morning was deliciousCleanliness:
clean and spaciousvery clean and very welcomingthe fung shui room was clean and very spaciousvery hospitable and a nice clean private room and bathroomthe house is gorgeous serene extremely clean and welcomingHost:
raeanna was a wonderful hostraeanna is a wonderful hostraeanna is a generous host with a very nice homeraeanna is a lovely hostraenna was a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect cozy spot walking distance to downtown and the train stationand close to many beautiful placeslovely place close to downtownthe location is great as wellit was comfortable and conveniently located close to downtown
10. Private master suite with private courtyard (from USD 85)
Emily’s private room is approximately one mile (1.6 km) to downtown San Luis Obispo, across the street from Meadow Park. The place has walking paths and a play area for kids and the beautiful South Hills Trail is just a short walk away.
The room comfortably accommodates two adults and includes a shower, coffee maker, free WiFi but no cable or TV.
Private master suite with private courtyardSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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i enjoyed my morning coffee in the courtyard and the bed was super comfortablethe bed and bedding were super comfycoffee machine in the room was really nice to have tooevery mod con and super super comfortableemily's place is even better than the pictures large airy room off a private patioCleanliness:
super clean and comfyreally relaxing and clean little spotthe room is spacious clean and pleasant to stay init was clean simple private very comfortable and welcomingprivate well decorated room that was spotless and very comfortableHost:
emily is a great hostemily and her husband were great friendly hostsgreat place emily was a fantastic and thoughtful hostemily and her husband are perfect hostsemily is courteous and very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and comfortable bedgreat quiet location ez parkingthe location was great as wellthe location is right next to a nice parksuper cute room and great location very close to downtown and a quick drive to pismo and morro bay
11. Private studio close to Cal Poly
Close to Cal Poly campus and a five minutes’ drive to downtown restaurants and the Farmers Market, this studio offers a full kitchen, bathroom, courtyard, and a flat-screen TV with cable and WiFi. The queen sized bed comfortably sleeps two and there is a couch that folds out into a futon with a single bed for an additional guest.
A full kitchen, microwave, fridge, and coffee maker with coffee and tea are provided. The studio is best suited for an individual, a couple, or a family with a child, as the inside space might be small for more than two adults.
Private studio close to Cal PolySan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the bed and sofa bed were both very comfortablethe shower was amazing we also loved the little outside chill spacethe kitchen is fully equipped and the bed is fantastic and very comfortablebed was amazingly comfortablethe bathroom was also a treat with the double-headed showerCleanliness:
the space was clean and exactly as describedvery clean private beautiful space with everything we neededfabulous place -- cozy intimate clean and invitingclean safe private it was just as advertised and i would definitely stay here againdevon's place is wonderfully sparkling clean stylish warm and relaxingHost:
devon was kind to allow me to do laundrydevon and her family were wonderful hostsdevon was very friendly and kinddevon was a great host and easy to communicate withthe hosts are warm and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
great location near foothillnice location close to the college and lovely downtownvery comfortable close to everythingvery good location and very privategreat location close to calpoly campus
12. Art-filled room near Bishop Peak
This is an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable home with a private deck, firepit and hiking trail access. Close to Bishop Peak, it is a great place to stay during a trip to SLO. The bedroom is beautifully decorated with eclectic touches and a super comfortable bed. The bathroom is like a spa and the nature-filled backyard, where you can spot the occasional turkey, just superb.
The host, Heather, is gracious, easily accessible, and ensures you have everything you need.
Art-filled Room Near Bishop PeakSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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the room was fully stocked with tea and coffee and had a great view of bishops peaknice room with wonderful view of bishops peakthe in room coffee was really good bathroom is fabulousamazing prices of art spread across the room and the bathroomsthe art-filled room is amazing and we loved itCleanliness:
very clean organized and cozyeverything was clean and the bed was comfortableclear communication clean room (perfect for a couple)looks like the pictures clean quiet colorfulit’s exactly like the pictures very clean and peacefulHost:
heather was a wonderful hostheather is a wonderful hosthost is friendly and quick to respondgreat place and great hostheather is also a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved the central locationpleasant space and great locationthis is a great location and just a short drive to downtown slothe location is great for going for a hike and also a short drive to downtownthe location of heather's place is ideal for hiking exploring downtown and visiting cal poly
13. Rustic, private house for two
Hayley’s house is nestled in the scenic Laguna Lake area of SLO, close to downtown and near the gorgeous Irish Hills trail for mountain biking and hiking. It is a comfortable place to stay and is best for two people. Although the space is small, it features lots of light and charm and the sound of chickens will rouse you in the morning.
The house features a new bathroom with a shower, a comfortable full sized bed, WiFi and a rustic patio area for having coffee.
Retro Private Hideaway for TwoSan Luis Obispo, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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we had a nice stay the animals were unobtrusive for sleeping and the space heater kept us snugcomfy bed nice bathroom/shower fridge microwave and all the coffee and tea plus ‘accessories’double bed kitchenette closet space clean stocked bathroom with a standing shower and wifiloved this cozy space with the chickensthe space is compact but practical great washroom bed patioCleanliness:
the space is clean and cuteit was clean and had everything i neededthe inside was clean and very usablethis place was clean cute and easy to findthe space was clean comfortable and exactly what we needed for the weekendHost:
wonderful accommodations and hostvery nice hosts and nice areahelpful and happy hostgreat hosts and very charming settinghosts were helpful and easy to communicate withRead more reviewsLocation:
super close to downtown sloeasy access from freeway and close to towngreat location quiet close to madonna inn and one exit away from downtownthe location was perfect and close to everything we wanted to dothis is great hide away close to everything
Weekend getaway to San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo is the perfect weekend getaway. With its numerous attractions for families, it is a must-see for travelers of all ages.
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