StayAreasWest Hollywood or Beverly Hills: where should you stay in Los Angeles?
- West Hollywood is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $380 a night, against $450 in Beverly Hills.
- Both are about as close to the big sights: each is quicker to 4 of the 9 we timed.
- West Hollywood has more nightlife.
- Beverly Hills has quieter nights.
- Beverly Hills has an easier time with kids.
West HollywoodSunset Strip, restaurants & nightlifePick West Hollywood if
- Nightlife lovers
- Food lovers
- Couples
Beverly HillsRodeo Drive, palm trees & luxuryPick Beverly Hills if
- Luxury stays
- Shoppers
- Families who want calm
West Hollywood vs Beverly Hills, side by side
The better one in each row is in green| What | West Hollywood | Beverly Hills |
|---|---|---|
| What a night costs · typical double outside peak events, Oct 2026 | ||
| Budget double | $220 (better) | $250 |
| Mid-range double | $380 (better) | $450 |
| Luxury double | $800 (better) | $1,100 |
| Door to door · public transport or on foot, weekday morning | ||
| To Downtown LA | 40 min (better) | 45 min |
| Rodeo Drive | 28 min | 8 min walk (better) |
| Sunset Strip | 11 min walk (better) | 26 min |
| LACMA | 26 min | 24 min |
| The Grove | 27 min (better) | 36 min |
| TCL Chinese Theatre | 30 min (better) | 47 min |
| Third Street Promenade | 60 min | 50 min (better) |
| Arriving · weekday afternoon | ||
| From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 40 min | 35 min (better) |
| What it's like · our ratings | ||
| Sights on foot | Good | Good |
| Nightlife | Excellent (better) | Limited |
| Quiet at night | Limited | Excellent (better) |
| Food | Excellent (better) | Very good |
| Families | Limited | Very good (better) |
| Transport | Limited | Limited |
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West Hollywood or Beverly Hills: questions
Is West Hollywood or Beverly Hills better to stay in?
West Hollywood is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $380 a night, against $450 in Beverly Hills. Both are about as close to the big sights: each is quicker to 4 of the 9 we timed. West Hollywood has more nightlife. Beverly Hills has quieter nights. Beverly Hills has an easier time with kids. West Hollywood suits nightlife lovers and food lovers; Beverly Hills suits luxury stays and shoppers.
Which is cheaper, West Hollywood or Beverly Hills?
Typical doubles in West Hollywood: $220 budget, $380 mid-range, $800 luxury. In Beverly Hills: $250, $450 and $1,100. Rates outside peak events, updated Oct 2026.
Which is closer to the sights, West Hollywood or Beverly Hills?
Door to door: Rodeo Drive is 28 min from West Hollywood and 8 min walk from Beverly Hills; Sunset Strip is 11 min walk from West Hollywood and 26 min from Beverly Hills; LACMA is 26 min from West Hollywood and 24 min from Beverly Hills; The Grove is 27 min from West Hollywood and 36 min from Beverly Hills.
How far is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills?
40 min to West Hollywood and 35 min to Beverly Hills, door to door by public transport.