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1160 Cheap Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (888)
"Excellent property. Will stay there again."
United States
Carol
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Pacific Blue Inn
Property amenity
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, (1000)
"For being last minute booking it was worth it! Love the area and staff was very friendly "
United States
Erica
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1023)
"Very nice rooms. The staff was pleasant. The breakfast was wonderful!!! The hot tub was perfect! Thank You for a lovely getaway!"
United States
Debra
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (938)
"Always a great time staying at Hilton properties family loved the quiet ambiance and the delicious breakfast!"
United States
Fernando
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Exterior
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, (1209)
"Wonderful place great room"
United States
Travis
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Lobby
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Lovely remodeled rooms. Nice pool. Excellent restaurant!!! Well located."
United States
John
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Inn At Pasatiempo
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Clean and nice service "
United States
Karla
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Clean room, courteous staff, convenient to downtown Boulder Creek"
United States
Patricia
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lobby
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, (913)
"Nice property,really clean ,easy parking and easy check in."
United States
Daniel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
22.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (608)
"Clean quiet friendly service "
United States
Deborah Kyle
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Family Triple Room | Balcony view
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (540)
"Loved the stay, amazing location would recommend "
United States
Arturo
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Exterior
Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (49)
"Good clean room "
United States
Ferdinand
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Pacific Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
27.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (671)
"great way to enjoy Los Gatos with a practical hotel close to it all. easy in and out. I have stayed here at least 6 times "
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
27.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"Nice rooms, pleasant atmosphere wonderful restaurant onsite! "
United States
Brian
The price is NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Los Gatos
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
10.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"First time staying here.. clean!"
United States
ferdinand butch
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B)
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (453)
"Cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean. Resort was conveniently located near popular spots. Will definitely be staying again!"
United States
Adrian
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Fern River Resort
Exterior
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, (1001)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
United States
William
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (170)
"I loved our stay. Great staff, made me feel like family."
United States
Earvin
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Masood's Lodge
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (73)
"Friendly staff, walking distance to restaurants and stores."
United States
Wilfredo
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
ROYAL INN
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Clean and food is great!"
United States
Chaulette
The price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Our guide on 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

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

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

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

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Great location. Staff was friendly."
stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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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 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.