Los Angeles, California, is a sprawling city with dozens of different neighborhoods. The hippest and most sophisticated of all is downtown LA, the urban heart of the city. Here you’ll find some of the city’s best restaurants, famous buildings, trendiest bars, and most exciting entertainment. Because of all this, you can find many exciting activities — even when you’re on a solo adventure, there are countless amazing things to do alone in LA.
Downtown LA is a mix of contemporary high-rises and historic architecture so you’ll have every kind of vacation rental to choose from when staying here. To match the neighborhood’s urban and chic atmosphere, consider picking an industrial, historic loft that has been refurbished into a cozy living space. Read on for our picks of the top lofts for rent in downtown Los Angeles, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Charming loft with modern amenities (from USD 153)
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, the 800-sq.ft (74.32-sq.m) loft features an open-plan concept, making it more spacious. Unwind in the living area and admire the city views from the vast window. If you don’t want to dine outside, you can prepare your favorite dishes in the well-equipped kitchen. Moreover, remote workers can use the Wi-Fi to attend Zoom calls while vacationing here. The property is equipped with central air conditioning and heating to keep you warm and cozy in all weather. Also, you can bring your vehicle here as you can park it in the building.
After a long day, head to the community pool and hot tub where you can soak and enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles. Active guests can head to the gym to burn calories. Bring your furry pals to this accommodation, which has 24-hour security!
Los Angeles, California, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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nice rooftop pool and hot tub with beautiful viewscomfortable king bed in bedroomtaylor's place is a great apartment in the historic section of los angelesthe pool and hot tub are amazingthanks for the wonderful stay at your loft apartment taylorCleanliness:
space was beautiful and clean really cleanplace was clean and comfortablegreat place super clean and comfortableabsolutely gorgeous loft it was spotlessly clean and super comfortablethe loft was very clean cozy and comfortable to be inHost:
she was a great hostour host also generously suggested some great eatsthe host was friendly and responsive providing helpful recommendations for places to visit and dineshe was very responsive super helpful thank yougreat host & place will definitely be going back when returning to laRead more reviewsLocation:
really great location and spacious apartmentgreat location in dtla within walking distance to many restaurants and attractionswalking distance to lots of great restaurantsif you want to take the metro is pretty close as wellthe location was central and in the perfect area of where we needed to be
2. Artistic loft in downtown Los Angeles (from USD 229)
Located in downtown Los Angeles, this 2600-sq.ft (241.55-sq.m) loft is an artistic paradise with modern amenities. It features bold colors, patterns, and quirky art pieces to add to its aesthetics.
The rental features two bedrooms and an open loft to sleep peacefully and can accommodate up to 10 guests. Prepare delicious meals in the full kitchen or order from the restaurant, cafés, and delis downstairs. The property doesn’t have a washing machine. However, there is a nearby laundrette where you can wash your clothes. In addition, you can bring up to two dogs here for an additional pet fee. Guests can also use the ping-pong and pool table to challenge themselves with a fun match.
The loft does offer any parking space, but the host can recommend paid spots nearby. Moreover, the accommodation places you close to the parks, architectural beauties, and fancy movie palaces of downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesAccommodates: 10
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the host was incredibly fast in response time and the self check-in was very easyRead more reviewsLocation:
definitely an interesting place to stayhad the best time the loft was amazing amazing locationwould 100% recommend staying here the location was awesome with tons to do around the area
3. Beaux art loft in Historic Core (from USD 162)
Located on the 10th floor of a residential building, this 900-sq.ft industrial loft features high ceilings and polished floors. During downtime, you can visit the communal rooftop pool, available throughout the year during specific hours, or the shared gym to burn the vacation calories.
The interiors showcase the classic beaux arts decor and a cozy bedroom with a queen-size bed. While here, you can prepare your favorite dishes in the well-equipped kitchen and enjoy them in the dining area. The rental features portable air conditioning and heating, making it ideal for all weather. Should you wish to stay indoors, use the Wi-Fi and browse your favorite Netflix show on the TV. Moreover, guests bringing their cars can avail of the paid parking nearby.
The accommodation is close to several attractions, such as Pershing Square, Grand Central Market, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and more.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesAccommodates: 4
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rooftop element was a great touch and the living room furniture was hipthe rooftop pools looking out over town were amazingthe furniture was all extremely comfortable and the bathroom was clean with amenities includedthe loft with high ceiling exposed concrete and a small balcony is beautifully furnished and very comfortableit is comfortable beautifully decorated gets plenty of light with a nice view of downtownCleanliness:
everything is kept very clean and organizedthe place is clean comfortable and very spaciouscindy's place was great spotlessly clean and just a lovely space to be inthe apartment was beautiful and spotlessit was clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stayHost:
the host is quick to respond and has great hospitalityhost was very communicative and thoughtfulcindy is a great hostcindy was an excellent host always friendly and so helpful with quick responses to any queries we hadcindy was the most responsive host i’ve ever experiencedRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfecteasy walk to key locations including the grand central marketsthe place is perfectly located close to the grand central marketlovely place well located next door to a metro stationso many interesting places within walking distance
4. Beautiful loft with a rooftop pool (from USD 177)
You’ll be on top of the world at this gorgeous rental! This spacious loft is both industrial yet cozy and its mix of homey furniture and eclectic art gives it a comfortable yet upscale vibe. This corner loft has high ceilings and huge windows that let in lots of sun and views of downtown LA. The open-concept space has areas dedicated to sleeping, dining, relaxing, and cooking so you won’t feel crowded at all. Guests will also have access to the building’s roof deck, which includes a dining table, lounge furniture, and a hot tub and pool!
Los Angeles, California, United StatesAccommodates: 3
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the view from the room was beautifulthe bed was comfortable and i enjoyed the downtown views at nightthe rooftop deck pool hot tub is a nice bonusthankfully we found a large fan for white noise and packed our earplugsoh did i mention the pool and hot tub with breath taking views? amazingCleanliness:
really nice and clean loftthe place was very clean and comfortablesuper clean super beautifully decoratedvery clean and lovely decorationeverything was clean and fully stocked for our stayHost:
bill was a perfect hostbill was a great hostbill was a great hostbill was a great hostbill was very accommodating and a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was great right in the citythe location is perfect as you are right in the heart of dtlaloved how close it was to the broad and grand central marketperfect location in downtown la with friendly hostingit is a central location that has excellent access to the subway system
5. Hip artist's loft
With its funky furnishings and unique decor, you’ll feel like an artist staying in a bohemian loft as soon as you check into this rental! The owners have created an atmosphere that is one of a kind, with eclectic decor and amenities you won’t find anywhere else. Play video games on the N64, pop a vinyl on the record player, and mix up a drink to enjoy at the handcrafted bar. The loft is bright and airy, with rounded floor-to-ceilings that let in light and great views. It has one bedroom but can sleep up to three guests with an inflatable air mattress.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesAccommodates: 3
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was working remotely from her place and the wifi was greathas games and nice view from the poolif anyone stays there definitely take advantage of the rooftop pool and jacuzzi the view was amazingwe enjoyed using the kitchen to cook food and have all the comforts of homewe felt very secure and comfortable in the loft and the king bed is super comfortableCleanliness:
chelsea's loft is spotless comfortable and beautifully decoratedthe appartment is really clean stylish and equipped with everything you needspace is so cute and cleanthe place decorated beautifully and extremely cleanvery clean and stylish space we took full advantage of the rooftop jaccuzi and also enjoyed the bar set-upHost:
host was very responsivehost is very responsive as wellexcellent host and an amazing spacechelsea was a very accommodating host the loft is very cool and stylishi appreciate the transparency from the host and would stay againRead more reviewsLocation:
the location which is 10 feet away from the metro station is outstandinggreat location and a very cute apartmentnearby to trendy restaurants and grand centralclose to good shopping and foodvery cool space in great central location
6. Retro industrial loft in a central location
This loft has a cool retro vibe so you can live out all your dreams of a cool, Bohemian lifestyle! Don’t worry about sacrificing any contemporary amenities, though–the loft has everything you need for a comfortable stay such as air conditioning and a Blu-ray player with tons of apps for entertainment. There are two bedrooms with room for four guests, as well as one bathroom, a full kitchen, and a washer/dryer. You’ll be within walking distance to many of downtown LA’s best bars and restaurants so ditch the car at one of the nearby lots and explore the area on foot!
Los Angeles, California, United StatesAccommodates: 4
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the views from the pool are amazingthe mattresses were way comfortable i usually don't sleep so well on trips (quiet neighbors too)there is nice coffee shop pizza place bar restaurant around the apartmentthere's a rooftop pool and hot tub on the 12th floor with beautiful skyline of downtown laCleanliness:
the place was clean and amazing to stay atplace was clean and there was great communication we would stay here againthe apartment was clean and fun and contains basic necessitiesthe place was really clean and neat great bed rooms & great spacechrissy's place is great really clean and very well keptHost:
she’s a great hostchrissy was a gracious hostthe hosts were great and responded fast to all questionschrissy was a great hostchrissy is a very responsive hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location and great valuesuper convenient spot right next to the pershing square metro station and parkright next to pershing square station so you can easily go everywhere with the metroclose to the grand central market and numerous nice restaurants and barsgreat place to stay close to all the action
7. Penthouse with private balcony
See how the other half lives at this elegant and spacious penthouse loft! This huge rental is spread out over two floors with a spiral staircase in between. Six guests can stay in the three sleeping areas that have room dividers surrounding them for privacy. There’s plenty of space to hang as a group or have your privacy. The loft has great views of the skyline, which you can see through the huge windows, from the private balcony with patio furniture or from the rooftop pool!
Accommodates: 6
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gorgeous views and very comfortable bedsreally loved the rooftop vibes and poolthere’s awesome views from the rooftop and i loved the shower pressurei love the way it’s decorated and the room upstairs is cozy with an amazing viewgreat place plenty of room and spaceCleanliness:
space was beautiful and cleanit was very spacious clean and lots of lightthe space is clean well decorated and cute i loved the place overallchecking in and out was extremely easy and the place was sparkling cleanHost:
the front desk employees were very helpful as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is beautifulgreat location too right in the middle of everythinggreat place so place walking distancethis airbnb sleeps 3 comfortably and is in close proximity to major freeways shopping and restaurantsthe location was super convenient to most of the places we wanted to visit
8. Huge private rental with lots of activities
The cool interior and endless amenities of this loft rental will make staying in feel just as exciting as going out to a club or bar! The loft has colorful, modern decor on par with any boutique hotel in the area. It has 3 bedrooms with room for up to 10 guests and the sleeping areas are also separated from the main living area so you can enjoy your privacy or gather as a group. There are also two levels so the loft never feels crowded! Mix a drink at the cool bar area and then play a few rounds of ping pong, pool, or board games.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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would be amazing if they could fix the air conditioning systemtwo fridges full kitchen wifi worked funny they need to fix that a tadthere was a/c but still got pretty hot in thereas described -- very comfortable for large groupCleanliness:
clean was clean and as picturedHost:
staff was friendly and attentive and very friendlypretty cool place host welcomingresponsive and friendly staffaside from that the host was great responded quickly to all our concernswe had minimal interaction with the hosts but they were very polite and helpful with check inRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great too - walking distance to lots of restaurants/ barsentertaining and unique decor close to everythingwalking distance to great restaurants & bars on spring stthe stay here was amazing great location right in the center of downtownprime location near so many popular things to do in la
9. Stylish Hollywood abode with views
The ideal pick for a couple or group of three looking to stay in style in the heart of Hollywood! This one-bedroom loft has an open-concept living space, but the area is cleverly divided up so you’ll feel like there are separate rooms. Sit on the couch to watch all your favorite streaming services on the TV, curl up with a book in the reading nook, or whip up meals in the fully equipped kitchen. The rental comes with gated parking so feel free to leave your car and explore the great shops and restaurants in the neighborhood on foot.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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very spacious apartment with a fantastic viewi stay in air bnbs often and there certain things i look for to be comfortablespacious tv was good with netflix and etcthe apartment is as cool in person as it looks on the websiteCleanliness:
great stay clean and great communicationand very clean apartmentsweet spot very clean excellent communicationgreat spot super clean and great communication on check in/outand the towels and sheets were clean and crisp and the bed was very comfortableHost:
great host and great placethe host was responsive and provided very thorough instructionsjeremiah was a great hostjeremiah was quick and helpful with his responsesjeremiah is an excellent host he responded very quickly when i had questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing place & locationnice location in the centre of hollywoodsuper comfortable super stylish super location highly recommendedwalking distance to hollywood walk of fame and dolby theatregreat place for a mini getaway located on sunset ave
10. Newly renovated one-bedroom loft
This luxurious loft combines old and new and industrial and comfortable seamlessly. The cozy furniture and modern decor perfectly balance with the exposed beam ceilings and minimalist lighting. The loft has one bedroom and can host up to four guests. There is a full kitchen if you wish to cook meals, but there are also tons of LA’s best restaurants right outside the door! If exploring on foot isn’t enough exercise for you, do a few laps on the rooftop pool or work out in the building gym.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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nice little balcony and bed was comfortablenice balcony to look up at the stars comfortable bed and space overallthere is no natural light of any kind and the lighting in the apartment is insufficientjason's place is very cool and stylish we were able to log into our hulu/netflix/youtube accounts on his tvthere are roof pool gym and nice view from the buildingCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablevery clean and relaxing spacejason's place was very clean and modernplace was clean and was much like a hotelit was clean and tidy with everything that we neededHost:
jason was a great hostjason was a great hostjason was a great hostjason was a fantastic hostjason was very understanding and responsive when responding to my concernsRead more reviewsLocation:
a perfect downtown locationgreat location and amazing spaceperfect location and easily foundbeautiful location relatively close to all la locations & moregood location to many local events
11. Luxury factory loft
The sumptuous and ornate decor in this rental are a unique complement to the loft’s industrial framework. The lush indoor plants and intricate room dividers create separate spaces that make the loft feel even bigger than it is! This rental has two bedrooms that can accommodate up to five guests comfortably. There is a kitchen you can stock with groceries from the store right nearby. Or, explore downtown LA on foot and find yourself at one of the city’s finest eateries. Cap off your evening by heading up to the rooftop for a swim in the pool while the city’s skyline twinkles around you.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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gorgeous place and sparkling cleanother than that everything else was great and cleanit was spacious with comfortable beds and extremely soft towelsHost:
the hosts were communicative and friendlyi already informed the host so hopefully they change the process or update the automated messagei applaud the host for transforming that loft into a beautiful place to stayRead more reviewsLocation:
near metro near grand central marketwalking distance to a lot of great placesgreat location for where i needed to gogreat place if u want to be close to downtown lavery nice place it’s location was perfect in walking distance of the places we wanted to visit
12. Beautiful historic dwelling with modern amenities
The crisp white walls adorned with tasteful paintings and sculptures will make you feel like you’ve rented out a chic art gallery! However, it may look upscale but it’s just as comfortable as being at home. Lounge on the cozy furniture and whip up a meal in the kitchen, complete with basics like spices and cookware. The loft has soaring ceilings and skylights that let in tons of sunshine and huge indoor houseplants that soak it up! It also has room for up to six guests, making it one of the larger rentals on this list and perfect for a group or family.
Los Angeles, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the loft is super spacious has all the amenities of a furnished apartment and the communication is promptCleanliness:
the loft was gorgeously decorated also very clean and tidyshey’s loft was very spacious and extremely clean i would definitely come backvery great location and the place was crispy clean and super stylishbest stay so clean and host was excellent highly recommendHost:
the host is amazinghost was suppppper nice and helpfulshe is so sweet and considerate and i couldn't have asked for a better hostdefinitely would recommend this space and hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location down town close to a ralph’s whole foods and walgreensbed was extremely comfortable and the overall location was more than i expected
13. Artsy accommodation with a roof deck
This stunning loft has beautiful decor straight out of a movie or TV show! The loft is industrial chic, with exposed brick walls and wood beams lining the ceiling. There is a spacious living area with cozy furniture and a variety of art and photographs on the walls. Up to three guests can stay in this rental, which has an enclosed bedroom separate from the rest of the loft. Head up to the roof deck to take a dip in the pool and take in the breathtaking panorama of downtown LA’s skyline!
Los Angeles, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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this is a nice stylish loft with a super comfortable bed and all the amenities you needthe loft itself was large couch and bed were very comfortable and the 1the space is ia large with a comfortable bed and a great roodtop patiothe living room couch is comfortable and good for a quick napi slept well on the bed which has a comfortable mattress (i'm picky with mattresses too)Cleanliness:
jason’s place is clean and cozyloft is clean comfortable and stylishthis loft was great very clean and looks exactly like the photothe space was very nice and clean when we arrivedi loved how clean and spacious the loft wasHost:
jason was a great hostquick response time and very helpfulthe host jason was incredibly responsive to all questionsjason is a great hostjason was an excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for exploring los angelesi love the location so many different shopping restaurant and social spots close bya great location with a lot of good restaurants and shopping in walking distancegreat place close to everything downtowngreat apartment really convenient location in downtown los angeles
Stay in downtown LA in style
Downtown LA is arguably one of the most stylish neighborhoods in the City of Angels so why not pick a vacation rental that is equally as hip and trendy? Lofts are a great choice for small or big groups, as long as everyone is ok with sharing a central living area! Not only are the lofts on our list stunning, but they also all have great amenities and are with walking distance to LA’s best restaurants, museums, and entertainment.
For a more memorable stay, book one of the apartments in downtown LA that are mentioned in this list above.
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