StayAreasWhere to stay near Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood is the closest area we cover, about 20 minutes' walk from the Hollywood Bowl. If you'd rather stay in town, Downtown LA is 89 minutes home at 22:45 by bus 222, metro.
- What it is
- Concert hall, about 17,500 people
- What's on
- The LA Phil's summer season and outdoor concerts from May to October
- Nearest stations
- Hollywood/Highland (Metro B Line), about 20 minutes' walk uphill, or the Bowl's own shuttle buses
Where to stay for a concert at Hollywood Bowl
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HollywoodWalk of Fame, studios & the Hollywood Sign | 25walk | 25walk | $250 |
| KoreatownKorean barbecue, late nights and good-value hotels on the Metro | 53metro, bus 222 | 87bus 222, metro, bus 720 | $180 |
| Downtown LAMuseums, concerts & the Metro hub | – | 89bus 222, metro | $260 |
| VeniceBoardwalk, canals & Abbot Kinney | – | 115bus 224, bus 217, bus 33 | $300 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Hollywood Bowl cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Car parks empty slowly; walking down to Hollywood/Highland is often faster than waiting.
Before you book
- Hollywood hotels around Highland Avenue are walkable.
Hotels near Hollywood Bowl
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Hollywood Bowl and the areas on the map
Staying near Hollywood Bowl: questions
What is the best area to stay near the Hollywood Bowl?
Hollywood is the closest area we cover, about 20 minutes' walk from the Hollywood Bowl. If you'd rather stay in town, Downtown LA is 89 minutes home at 22:45 by bus 222, metro.
How long does it take to get back after a concert at the Hollywood Bowl?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Hollywood 25 minutes, Koreatown 87 minutes, Downtown LA 89 minutes, Venice 115 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Car parks empty slowly; walking down to Hollywood/Highland is often faster than waiting.
How much do hotels near the Hollywood Bowl cost?
In Hollywood, typical doubles are about $150 budget, $250 mid-range and $450 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the Hollywood Bowl?
Hollywood/Highland (Metro B Line), about 20 minutes' walk uphill, or the Bowl's own shuttle buses.