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Discover 1,180 Downtown Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (873)
"We’ve stayed her several times and it’s a great reliable spot"
The price is ￥13,113
￥15,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Pacific Blue Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"A great stay!"
The price is ￥18,712
￥21,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Very nice place "
The price is ￥16,726
￥19,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1175)
"Clean, relaxing room and very friendly staff. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back."
The price is ￥17,409
￥19,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (890)
"We had a great time at the hotel. Breakfast was really good. "
The price is ￥20,953
￥24,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Good location, nice staff,"
The price is ￥22,397
￥25,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great stay with friendly people! "
The price is ￥17,533
￥20,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Inn At Pasatiempo
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (959)
"Great place fun times great staff and bar "
The price is ￥12,687
￥14,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Pacific Coast Inn
Exterior

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
3.6 out of 10, (30)
"When we got there some of their ammenties like the tv were not working, took over an hour to get help, they couldn't find my reservation. The bathroom had mold and the beds were dirty. Did not stay "
The price is ￥12,524
￥14,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Pacific Coast Inn
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, (597)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is ￥15,625
￥18,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (637)
"Great stay"
The price is ￥23,736
￥26,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Coffee service

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1006)
"Staff was very friendly and accommodating "
The price is ￥11,336
￥13,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Masood's Lodge
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (165)
"I loved our stay. Great staff, made me feel like family."
The price is ￥19,181
￥28,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Masood's Lodge
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back "
Rio Sands Hotel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (884)
"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
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 ￥21,955
￥29,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hotel Los Gatos
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great location, good breakfast, clean, nice pool area"
The price is ￥18,742
￥21,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"the staff here is super friendly and very convenient parking "
The price is ￥15,668
￥18,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Fern River Resort
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (445)
"Beautiful property! We will definitely be coming back! "
The price is ￥14,523
￥18,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Fern River Resort
ROYAL INN
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (42)
"We usually stay here for work and we love that they clean the room daily during our stay."
The price is ￥9,848
￥11,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
ROYAL INN
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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.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay. The manager upgraded us just because. Quiet, comfortable, and perfect location to walk the beach and warff. Will definitely be back. Everyone and everything was just lovely. "
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Marea Sol Hotel

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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.