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Our top choices for National Steinbeck Center hotels

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 multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
Oldtown Salinas, 0.8 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Mayra
€85
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Steinbeck Lodge
A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.
A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Veronica
€118
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
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 lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Craig
€107
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a projector screen, and a colorful artwork on the wall.
Room
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a grey sofa, a small table, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with a pool lift, no diving sign, and a caution about water recirculation.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
Sunset, 1.5 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Iracema
€135
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.
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.
Lounge
A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Boronda, 2.7 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Dennis
€130
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
BAO
€116
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
A garden with various plants and a metal fence.
A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area with seating, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.
A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Sunset, 1.3 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Joy
€80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
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 building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Gabriela
€62
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.
A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.
A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.
A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

9. Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel
North Salinas, 2.3 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Sofia
€102
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Laurel Inn Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.
A Howard Johnson Inn sign with a large flower bed in front.
A building with a snowman decoration and colorful lights on the roof.
A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a television, a wall-mounted monitor, and a fire exit sign.

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
Oldtown Salinas, 0.9 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Jose
€79
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
A motel with a staircase leading to the entrance, a parking lot, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside phone, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.
A parking lot with a row of parked cars, a motel sign, and a building in the background.
A parking lot with marked spaces, a white building, and flowering trees.

11. Western Motel

Western Motel
Sunset, 1.8 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Paul
€102
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Western Motel
A lobby with a stone fireplace, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A multi-story building with a yellow exterior, outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
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.

12. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area
Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
harwinder
€73
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.
A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and hanging pendant lights.
A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Sunset, 1.4 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Joan
€107
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.
A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".
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.

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
17.3 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Tiffany
€121
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Inn At Moss Landing Point
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.
A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.
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

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
13.6 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Guinevere
€186
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
Exterior
Pool
A mural with a maritime theme, including a boat and a lighthouse.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
13.3 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Gavin
€159
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.
A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.
A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.
A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

17. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
17.7 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Wei
€143
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina
12 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Rhonda
€132
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A large, historic house with a prominent tower and a red front entrance.

19. Chateau Coralini

Chateau Coralini
6.4 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Wolfgang
€138
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Chateau Coralini
A modern hotel with a courtyard, multiple floors, and a view of the sunset.
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.
A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, seating, and a glass balustrade.

20. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey
18.3 km from National Steinbeck Center
United States
Guillermina
€191
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey
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Compare popular hotels close to National Steinbeck Center

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.
Steinbeck Lodge
9.0
Wonderful
428 reviews
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A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a projector screen, and a colorful artwork on the wall.
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
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A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
8.2
Very good
1,000 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near National Steinbeck Center

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 multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
Oldtown Salinas
€85
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Steinbeck Lodge
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 lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Sunset
€107
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
A garden with various plants and a metal fence.
A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area with seating, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.
A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Sunset
€80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.
A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
Sunset
€118
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
Sunset
€116
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
A house with a white exterior, a red-tiled roof, a door with a screen, and a small porch with steps.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and cabinets.
A bedroom with a purple bed, colorful pillows, patterned curtains, a white chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and a dining table with chairs.

Garfield West

Garfield West
West Salinas
€156
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Garfield West
A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a projector screen, and a colorful artwork on the wall.
Room
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a grey sofa, a small table, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with a pool lift, no diving sign, and a caution about water recirculation.

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
Sunset
€135
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
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 building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
Sunset
€62
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Top National Steinbeck Center Hotel Reviews

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"You can’t really beat the location. The staff was so helpful. Room service wasn’t amazing. But decent."
Rachel 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and food was great at the hotel restaurant. Perfect location to walk to the fisherman wharf (3min). Will definitely stay again."
Rhonda 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good
"Breakfast is good"
Keith 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent
".."
Andriy 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"There was a small snafu with our room at check in but staff corrected it immediately, restaurant on the top floor was amazing, manager sent us a special gift for our honeymoon stay, weather was perfect, whales frolicking within a mile from shore, excellent central coast vibe. We’ll be back for sure."
August 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This will be where I’ll stay when in the Monterey Bay Area in the future. It’s a well-appointed room, pleasant and with everything we need."
penny 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pacific Inn
Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

8/10 Good
"The room was recently completely remodeled, in great shape. They are clearly working hard to update this mid-century motel. The street is like many on the edge of town, mixed. There is a terrific diner a block west, new, excellent food and service."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Steinbeck Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

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

10/10 Excellent
"L"
David 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

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7.2/10 (27 reviews)
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First Mayor's House

Find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at First Mayor's House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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7.2/10 (69 reviews)
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7.6/10 (95 reviews)
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California Rodeo Grounds

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Salinas Sports Complex

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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, take a look at the 25 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to National Steinbeck Center?
Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey.
How many hotels are there close to National Steinbeck Center?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is 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 get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to National Steinbeck Center.
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 easy. If you're taking a train to the area, Salinas Station is the closest stop to Oldtown Salinas. You can find out about your options for water transport at the marina.