The best hotels in South L.A. and Inglewood

This high-rise hotel hosts the closest accommodations to both USC and Exposition Park. If you'll be spending most of your time at either of those two destinations, forget about needing a car, especially with a Metro stop and cluster of fast casual chains next door. Rooms are clean and spacious, though no matter where you are you'll be facing a busy street or the freeway. Though Wi-Fi is free, you'll have to pay about $25 per night for parking.

This Vagabond Inn sits right across the street from the Shrine Auditorium, just around the corner from USC and a short drive or Metro ride to Downtown. Though it's a straightforward motel from the outside, the rooms are clean and comfortable, especially for the price. Reservations include free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi.

This four-floor La Quinta Inn sits just down the street from the Forum and a short freeway ride from LAX. The rooms are barely a couple of years old and clean and comfortably, if somewhat sparesely outfitted. Reservations include free Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast.

Located just on the other side of the freeway from the rows of hotels that pave the way to LAX, these comfortable accommodations offer a short commute to the airport. Though the area is unremarkable, you'll find free Wi-Fi, breakfast and—most conveniently—shuttle service to and from LAX. If you're driving, though, you'll have to pay for parking.