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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, (867)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is P5,651
P6,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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, (1004)
"Had a pleasant stay. Will stay here again"
The price is P6,963
P7,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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, (1004)
"Great customer service"
The price is P7,484
P8,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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, (1167)
"Nice rooms and good bar/restaurant "
The price is P7,132
P8,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Conveniently located, nice and clean, friendly staff. Will definitely stay there again!"
The price is P8,504
P9,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Inn At Pasatiempo
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)
"Nice clean rooms and quiet "
The price is P9,646
P11,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (865)
"It was nice experience to stay in the hotel ."
The price is P7,471
P8,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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, (932)
"Lovely trip with easy driving access to Santa Cruz."
The price is P4,915
P5,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (624)
"Great stay"
The price is P7,654
P8,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
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, (1015)
"Good location with friendly staff. "
The price is P7,717
P8,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (590)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is P6,018
P6,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1001)
"Loved the area "
The price is P4,269
P4,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"Amazing breakfast, and nice clean pool and sitting area. However, the rooms are a little dated."
Los Gatos Lodge
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, (161)
"This is an amazing place to stay with family. The river is a super nice spot! We just loved the place and definitely will be back soon! "
The price is P7,430
P10,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Masood's Lodge
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Very nice all around and also a very reasonable value. Would definitely stay here in the future."
Rio Sands Hotel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (871)
"The location is ok, but the hotel itself is great!"
Inn At Moss Landing Point
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, (1009)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
The price is P5,998
P7,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"We had a fantastic stay. Thank you!"
The price is P8,504
P11,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Los Gatos
Fern River Resort
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (444)
"Beautiful property! We will definitely be coming back! "
The price is P6,702
P8,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Fern River Resort
Pacific Coast Inn
Exterior

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
3.0 out of 10, (8)
"Staff was nice. Condition of the hotel was absolutely horrible. Lights flickered continuously, elevator was rattley, ice machine had floor plumbing out in the open as a hazard. Room smelled like pee and was not clean at all. "
The price is P4,852
P5,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Pacific Coast 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.
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Westside Santa Cruz map

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 map

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 map

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

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 map

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

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Every thing was awesome ❤️"
Anjula 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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.