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Hostels in Santa Cruz

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Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Great place to stay "
The price is ￥15,164
￥18,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Mission Inn
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, (1003)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
The price is ￥17,851
￥21,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Lovely beautiful stay"
The price is ￥21,932
￥31,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Chaminade Resort & Spa
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (929)
"Lovely trip with easy driving access to Santa Cruz."
The price is ￥12,727
￥14,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1160)
"Nice rooms and good bar/restaurant "
The price is ￥18,719
￥21,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1118)
"Great place for our family."
The price is ￥13,169
￥17,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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, (1001)
"Overall, great stay!"
The price is ￥18,032
￥20,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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, (1007)
"Good location with friendly staff. "
The price is ￥19,983
￥23,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (879)
"Great place to stay. "
The price is ￥28,111
￥31,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Monarch Cove Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (774)
"Very convenient location "
The price is ￥10,111
￥11,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1088)
"Clean property, friendly staff, great location."
The price is ￥18,719
￥21,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Marea Sol Hotel
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1114)
"Great stay"
The price is ￥14,988
￥17,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Enjoyed our stay, impressed with the amenities and what it offers so close to the beach. Staff helpful, great place to stay if you don’t book a beach house, this is next best. "
Rio Sands Hotel
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (827)
"Friendly staff, great location!"
Seaside Inn & Suites
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (678)
"Really nice property, clean rooms and warm pool! "
The price is ￥11,011
￥15,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Nice place to stay "
The price is ￥20,544
￥23,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Redwood Home - view of the river!
Property grounds

Redwood Home - view of the river!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"We enjoyed our stay at this little retreat! Grateful for a few days away in the woods and would stay here again. "
The price is ￥22,613
￥70,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Redwood Home - view of the river!
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Interior

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (253)
"Great location and clean rooms."
The price is ￥15,131
￥17,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Exterior

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Always like staying at this best western plus rooms are clean beds are comfortable and the pool and hot tube are a nice perk, not to mention the continental breakfast Is not to bad either."
The price is ￥19,380
￥22,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
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, (1001)
"Great place to stay. "
The price is ￥22,245
￥25,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The two receptionists (check in-out) each went out of their way to assist us. Floor nor clean but rest of room great. Met expectations. "
Joni 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Mission Inn

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Santa Cruz?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Santa Cruz accommodations, which have good reviews from our travelers: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this motel. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection - Property features at this motel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Ocean Pacific Lodge - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Dream Inn Santa Cruz - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Property features at this motel include free WiFi and a picnic area. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley - Located within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Property features at this motel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Cruz?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?
Generally, Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, sports, and surfing. Top attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Get out into nature with places like Main Beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Santa Cruz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away.