Discover the best of Los Angeles from The Metric Hotel. Ideally located near Downtown LA, Echo Park, and Silver Lake, our boutique hotel puts you close to the city's vibrant dining, nightlife, entertainment, and cultural attractions. From trendy restaurants and hidden local gems to iconic landmarks, art galleries, and live music, there's always something new to explore. Your LA adventure starts here.
A stylish, mid-sized live music venue just around the corner, hosting touring artists across rock, indie, pop and more, with a lounge and balcony views of the stage.
Downtown’s marquee arena and home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings and Sparks, plus major concerts and award shows in the heart of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
Contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue known for its honeycomb façade and works by Basquiat, Warhol and Koons. General admission is free; reserve timed tickets in advance.
Open since 1917, this lively food hall on Broadway gathers dozens of vendors under one roof, from tacos and noodles to egg sandwiches and fresh-pressed juice.
Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962, this Chavez Ravine ballpark is one of baseball’s most iconic, with sweeping views of the hills and downtown skyline.
Home of LAFC and Angel City FC in Exposition Park, this open-air soccer stadium also hosts concerts and festivals throughout the year.
A neighborhood favorite with swan pedal boats, a walking loop, lotus beds and skyline views. Perfect for a morning stroll or a lazy afternoon.
Blocks of wholesale and retail showrooms, fabric stores and the bustling Santee Alley. A go-to for bargains, textiles and blooms at the nearby Flower Market.
The University of Southern California’s historic campus, with landmark architecture, the Fisher Museum of Art and game-day energy at the neighboring Coliseum.
A renowned performing arts school on Bunker Hill that presents frequent concerts by students and faculty, many of them free.
One of the West Coast’s largest convention venues, hosting trade shows, expos and fan conventions right next to L.A. Live.
A full-service acute-care hospital on Wilshire Boulevard with 24-hour emergency services, just minutes from the hotel.
Former industrial warehouses turned galleries, breweries, design shops and some of the city’s buzziest restaurants, with murals around every corner.
The Los Angeles Superior Court’s Metropolitan Courthouse on South Hill Street, handling traffic cases and other court matters.
Lantern-lit Central Plaza, dim sum, bakeries and contemporary art galleries along Chung King Road make historic Chinatown a rewarding wander.
A law school on Wilshire Boulevard whose campus includes the landmark Art Deco Bullocks Wilshire building.
In Exposition Park, home to the Dinosaur Hall, a dazzling Gem and Mineral Hall and peaceful outdoor Nature Gardens.
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, a hub for business resources and networking events in the Financial District.
An intimate standing-room music venue on West 7th Street, known for great sound and a lineup of indie, rock and alternative acts.
Frank Gehry’s stainless-steel landmark and home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with world-class acoustics and a rooftop garden open to the public.
The grand stage of the Music Center on Grand Avenue, home to LA Opera and host to touring ballet and dance companies.
A working film and television production lot with sound stages and event spaces, steps from the hotel.
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, now part of Arizona State University, with a downtown campus beside Grand Hope Park.
Opened in 1939, this Mission Revival and Art Deco landmark is Los Angeles’ main rail hub for Metro, Amtrak and Metrolink.
Loyola Marymount University’s law school, set on a striking Frank Gehry-designed campus just west of downtown.
The Museum of Contemporary Art’s Grand Avenue flagship, presenting post-war and contemporary works. General admission is free.
The heart of El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the city’s birthplace, lined with Mexican marketplace stalls, historic buildings and restaurants.
