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Discover 1,179 Downtown Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (887)
"Very nice stay"
The price is ￥28,073
￥31,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Monarch Cove Inn
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1133)
"Clean property, friendly staff, great location."
The price is ￥16,124
￥18,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"It really was so beautiful the fireplace and balcony can't beat it. Loved our stay"
The price is ￥21,910
￥28,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Los Gatos
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
"We’ve stayed her several times and it’s a great reliable spot"
The price is ￥14,558
￥17,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Pacific Blue Inn
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (876)
"Such a nice stay ! A little out of the way of the things we wanted to do but worth it for the comfort !"
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (846)
"Clean hotel and felt safe in it. "
Seaside Inn & Suites
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (635)
"Great stay"
The price is ￥18,396
￥20,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
National 9 Santa Cruz
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (142)
"Great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!"
The price is ￥11,029
￥12,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
National 9 Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (874)
"Very clean and rooms are big and have all we need for a comfortable night. Very satisfied and will definitely stay here again. "
The price is ￥21,124
￥24,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Family Triple Room | Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (524)
"Great place."
The price is ￥18,334
￥20,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Lobby

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"We would definitely stay here again 😎"
The price is ￥19,705
￥22,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great place with easy access to downtown. "
The price is ￥24,351
￥31,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (593)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is ￥14,874
￥17,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1012)
"Lovely beautiful stay"
The price is ￥26,862
￥36,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Great place"
The price is ￥19,603
￥22,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1017)
"Nice, quiet, felt safe. "
The price is ￥13,764
￥17,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Mission Inn
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1019)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back "
Rio Sands Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1150)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is ￥13,764
￥17,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Clean and convenient place to stay!"
The price is ￥11,763
￥14,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (694)
"Great pool "
The price is ￥11,191
￥15,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
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Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and biking. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Cruz?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, click here.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House, and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.