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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (863)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is ฿4,502
฿5,306 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
ROYAL INN
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (17)
"it was a nice place "
The price is ฿2,478
฿2,775 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
ROYAL INN
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Lobby sitting area

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great staff and hotel"
The price is ฿4,653
฿5,346 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Valley Inn
Front of property

Valley Inn

2.5 star property
5.6 out of 10, (296)
"Nice little motel. Clean "
Valley 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, (579)
"Excellent service, keep up the great job."
The price is ฿3,827
฿4,424 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Comfort Inn 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, (1002)
"Decent place for a small city"
The price is ฿6,122
฿7,003 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Rodeway Inn
Outdoor pool

Rodeway Inn

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1002)
"It was in a great location short distances from shopping centers and the highway to either Santa Cruz and Monterey "
The price is ฿2,340
฿2,755 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Rodeway Inn
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1001)
"Great staff, nice pool."
The price is ฿2,437
฿2,828 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (844)
"Great and clean hotel Check in was a breeze "
The price is ฿4,794
฿5,513 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Lobby

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Room was very clean and pleasant."
The price is ฿4,664
฿5,224 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"The location was great"
Los Gatos Lodge
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Love this hotel and it’s accessibility to the restaurants and shopping! "
The price is ฿5,992
฿7,695 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (613)
"Great stay"
The price is ฿3,760
฿4,219 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (852)
"Great property and staff."
The price is ฿7,097
฿8,076 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Family Triple Room | Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (508)
"Friendly, helpful staff, clean and beautifully decorated.—very unique"
The price is ฿4,642
฿5,184 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Hotel is quiet and comfortable. "
The price is ฿5,020
฿6,541 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Seascape Beach Resort
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Seascape Beach Resort

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (747)
"Wonderful access to the beach and great views from the cliff. "
The price is ฿12,098
฿15,805 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Great stay. The hotel was very clean and the beach is a 2 minute walk. "
Rio Sands Hotel
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1070)
"The rooms are always great and the restaurant is delicious and fun. "
The price is ฿4,897
฿5,629 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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, (860)
"We had a great time staying at the Monarch Cove Inn, it was beautiful and Katrina was very accommodating. "
The price is ฿6,184
฿7,031 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Monarch Cove Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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

Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Eastside Santa Cruz map

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 map

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 map

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Upper Seabright map

Upper Seabright

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

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Wish they didn’t charge for parking when there is no other parking option "
Todd 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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 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.