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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows.

1. Hotel Arcata

Hotel Arcata
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (921 reviews)
"Great location with a restaurant down below!"
United States
Liam
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Arcata
A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
2.5 star property
Valley West, 3.9 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and property was nice. The staff was extremely nice and helpful"
United States
Alyssa
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area with a handicapped parking space, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

3. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
2.5 star property
Valley West, 3.8 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Property was clean and quiet, staff was excellent."
United States
Don
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

4. Best Western Arcata Inn

Best Western Arcata Inn
2.5 star property
Valley West, 3.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Camden
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Best Western Arcata Inn
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a covered structure.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
2.5 star property
Valley West, 3.8 km from Downtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff and consistently clean rooms!"
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a calendar, and a door with a keypad lock.

6. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
2.0 star property
Valley West, 3.8 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a good place to stay with friendly staff"
United States
trevor
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
A bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large black and white waterfall painting on the wall behind it.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
2.0 star property
Valley West, 3.9 km from Downtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (429 reviews)
"Ok, for a short stay. Basic breakfast, easy parking and easy check in and out."
United States
Diane
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Check in was easy and the front desk was very helpful."
United States
Erin
The price is NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG
A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

9. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"the pool was a plus location makes it easy to get all over town and the breakfast was very good would definitely stay again"
United States
Lloyd
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay
A canal with a bridge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a pond with plants.

10. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
2.5 star property
13.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent stay."
United States
Joyce
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

11. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great Stay !!"
United States
Krishnaharsha
The price is NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
A grand lobby with a chandelier, ornate chairs, a fireplace, and framed portraits on the walls.

12. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.0 star property
10 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,150 reviews)
"Loved the stay! Everything was perfect from check in, rooms, breakfast and check out."
United States
Xai
The price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot.

13. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

Red Lion Hotel Eureka
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly!"
United States
Genevieve
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating Route 101.

14. The Snoozzz Inn

The Snoozzz Inn
2.5 star property
9 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (873 reviews)
"Great over all place to stay."
United States
Douglas
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Snoozzz Inn
A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

15. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (258 reviews)
"Had a nice stay."
United States
Arnulfo
The price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

16. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
2.0 star property
11.7 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice place to stay for the price."
United States
Jacob
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
A spacious interior with wooden floors, a balcony, and a stained glass ceiling.

17. The Inn at 2nd & C

The Inn at 2nd & C
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (327 reviews)
"Old Victorian hotel is like a museum, lots of nooks to explore."
United States
Conrad
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Inn at 2nd & C
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

18. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
3.0 star property
11.4 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Great room great price"
United States
Jason
The price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
A historic building with a pink facade, white columns, and a distinctive tower.

19. Pinc Lady Mansion

Pinc Lady Mansion
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (255 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Ruben
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Pinc Lady Mansion
A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

20. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
3.0 star property
10.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic room and beautiful courtyard with pool, fire pit and hot tub. Excellent breakfast. I always stay here when I'm in the area."
United States
Gregory
The price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rocky coastline with a prominent rock formation, sandy beach, and ocean waves.

Pacific

While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Mad River Beach County Park and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

A calm lake surrounded by tall grasses and trees, with a clear sky and distant hills.
Photo by Mel Vin
Open Photo by Mel Vin

Jacoby Creek

While visiting Jacoby Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club.

A coastal town with a prominent church steeple, a marina with boats, and a bridge in the distance.

East Arcata

East Arcata might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Arcata Heights

While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.

Samoa Boulevard

If you're spending some time in Samoa Boulevard, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown

The Snoozzz Inn

The Snoozzz Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Little noisy either the traffic, but a good place"
kristal 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The Snoozzz Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Arcata's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Arcata Plaza and Los Bagels as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown?
Based on our traveller data, Hotel Arcata is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Arcata, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 23 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown.
What is there to do in this Arcata neighbourhood?
While you're in Downtown, you could catch a show at Arcata Theatre Lounge or Arcata Playhouse. Arcata Plaza and Los Bagels are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Arcata Community Forest and Baywood Golf And Country Club are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Arcata.