Santa Cruz Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, United States of America

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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (893 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Pacific Blue Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,343 reviews)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Marea Sol Hotel

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,240 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Will definitely stay here again!"
Canada
michelle
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,280 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (468 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Fern River Resort

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,258 reviews)
"Awesome stay. Clean rooms and friendly staff "
United States
Josue
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Like this hotel clean, clean and nice staff "
United States
Emma
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,035 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good food"
United States
Carlos
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (931 reviews)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (946 reviews)
"Loved how comfortable everything was"
United States
Maria
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The place was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking "
United States
carlota
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I love this hotel "
United States
Sean
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (630 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,062 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Bedrije
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,020 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Mission Inn

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Amenities were great! "
United States
Paul
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,187 reviews)
"Excellent location "
United States
George
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Casablanca On The Beach

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (887 reviews)
"Epic service with the capability to just text the front desk for whatever you need was so convenient! The dining service at the restaurant was also top notch! And a great room with a lovely view, will definitely be going back. "
United States
Kimberly
The price is €303
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice clean room close the beach."
United States
Thomas
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Surf City Inn and Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?
Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.
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 guest house 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
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 neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Williams-Reynolds House, Town Clock and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Mission Santa Cruz and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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