The Best Hotels Closest to National Steinbeck Center in Salinas for 2026

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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 0.8 km from National Steinbeck Center

Susann

￥14,519

￥16,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center

Elena

￥22,850

￥25,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center

Craig

￥17,902

￥20,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a fireplace.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.7 km from National Steinbeck Center

Kay

￥29,032

￥32,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.7 km from National Steinbeck Center

Dennis

￥22,716

￥25,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center

Rodger

￥19,252

￥21,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

7. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center

Cruz Jr

￥9,482

￥10,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area with seating, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center

Gloria

￥13,579

￥15,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

9. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.3 km from National Steinbeck Center

Rodolfo

￥11,950

￥13,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A building with a snowman decoration and colorful lights on the roof.

A Howard Johnson Inn sign with a large flower bed in front.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a television, a wall-mounted monitor, and a fire exit sign.

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas, 0.9 km from National Steinbeck Center

Jose

￥14,232

￥15,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A lobby with a stone fireplace, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with multiple floors, a visible parking area, and a street intersection with traffic lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A lobby with two blue armchairs, a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a display of magazines.

11. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center

Judith

￥13,347

￥15,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.

A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

12. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center

Leslie

￥19,382

￥21,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

13. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

17.7 km from National Steinbeck Center

Nathan

￥21,153

￥23,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.3 km from National Steinbeck Center

Renato

￥15,634

￥18,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

13.6 km from National Steinbeck Center

Dorethy

￥25,075

￥28,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel with a courtyard, multiple floors, and a view of the sunset.

A modern bar area with multiple seating arrangements, including round tables and bar stools. There are large windows providing views of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a scenic view, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a fire pit.

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

18.3 km from National Steinbeck Center

Matthew

￥41,336

￥46,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

17. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12 km from National Steinbeck Center

Niloufar

￥22,581

￥26,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A balcony with a wooden chair, a glass railing, and a view of a hilly landscape with buildings in the distance.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a courtyard, and a view of the sea.

18. Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey

18.3 km from National Steinbeck Center

Erica

￥33,180

￥37,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

19. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

13.3 km from National Steinbeck Center

Shalise

￥24,424

￥28,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A sign for Sand Castle Inn with a number 1011, a building with orange walls, and a clear sky.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

20. Sand Castle Inn

18 km from National Steinbeck Center

Hunter

￥10,693

￥12,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to National Steinbeck Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 399 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey	8.4 Very Good 666 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey	8.2 Very Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top National Steinbeck Center Hotel Reviews

El Castell Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place with very friendly staff."

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Elite class resort. From the valet parking, to the bell service, to the housekeeping staff. Everything was top notch here. The rooms are gorgeous….spend a little extra for an ocean view. Restaurants are amazing and there’s even a complimentary bike rental for guests. I will definitely be back"

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean updated rooms and bathrooms. Air conditioning is a huge plus. The parking is very limited. I was very impressed with the size of the rooms and the bed was decently comfortable, just very loud when you move even slightly. The WiFi needs help, we got onto our Netflix and it kept pausing every few minutes until we gave up. No curtains to block out the morning light. Unfortunately I just find it overpriced."

Sand Castle Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean building and room."

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Basic room, had read about the to-go breakfast bag so was expecting that, very nice pleasant stay"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

8/10 Good

"Very friendly!"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Other attractions near National Steinbeck Center

Aguila Cultural Center

7.2/10 (27 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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First Mayor's House

Find out about the history of Salinas when you take a trip to First Mayor's House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

7.2/10 (69 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum during your trip to Salinas. Stroll along the marina or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Steinbeck House

7.6/10 (95 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Sherwood Tennis Center

Catch an event at Sherwood Tennis Center during your trip to Salinas.

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California Rodeo Grounds

7.6/10 (116 reviews)

Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Salinas Sports Complex

7.6/10 (184 reviews)

Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Steinbeck Center?

National Steinbeck Center is located in a welcoming area of Salinas known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to National Steinbeck Center?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Steinbeck Center. Other good options around the area include Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay and Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay.

How many hotels will I find near National Steinbeck Center?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Steinbeck Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Steinbeck Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near National Steinbeck Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Steinbeck Center?

For more information about updating your stay near National Steinbeck Center or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National Steinbeck Center?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum and Boronda Adobe History Center. Learn about local history at Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Clarmont Manor Park and Spreckels Memorial Park.

How can I get to National Steinbeck Center?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around National Steinbeck Center is simple. If you're taking a train to the area, Salinas Station is the closest stop to Oldtown Salinas. You can find out about options for water transportation at the marina.

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Our top choices for National Steinbeck Center hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

5. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

7. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

9. Laurel Inn Motel

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

11. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

12. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

13. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

17. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

18. Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey

19. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

20. Sand Castle Inn

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Top National Steinbeck Center Hotel Reviews

El Castell Motel

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Pacific Inn

Sand Castle Inn

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Other attractions near National Steinbeck Center

Aguila Cultural Center

First Mayor's House

Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Steinbeck House

Sherwood Tennis Center

California Rodeo Grounds

Salinas Sports Complex

Clarmont Manor Park

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