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Best budget hotels in Santa Cruz
Budget hotels in Santa Cruz typically offer affordable accommodations with basic amenities such as free Wi-Fi, parking, and complimentary breakfast. These hotels are often located near popular attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and downtown area, providing easy access to local dining and entertainment options.
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Santa Cruz Hostel
321 Main St, Santa Cruz CA 95060

Storied Collection:
budget
garden
barbecue
Santa Cruz Hostel is an excellent choice for budget travelers looking for affordable accommodation in Santa Cruz. It offers great facilities like a garden,
barbecue facilities, and a sun terrace, making it a comfortable and enjoyable stay near popular attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. ... Read more
barbecue facilities, and a sun terrace, making it a comfortable and enjoyable stay near popular attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. ... Read more
8.9
Very Good
(189 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Internet services
Express check-in/check-out
Heating
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National 9 Motel
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060

Storied Collection:
budget
free Wi-Fi
outdoor pool
This motel offers a great budget-friendly option with free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and convenient access to popular attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach
Boardwalk and Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. Its location near the University of California – Santa Cruz and daily coffee in the lobby add to t... Read more... Read more
Boardwalk and Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. Its location near the University of California – Santa Cruz and daily coffee in the lobby add to t... Read more... Read more
8.2
Very Good
(782 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Internet services
Heating
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060

Storied Collection:
budget-friendly
free WiFi
central location
This hotel offers budget-friendly accommodation with essential amenities like free WiFi, a microwave, and a refrigerator in every room, making it a great
choice for budget travelers. Its location within walking distance to the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk adds excellent value for those looking to... Read more... Read more
choice for budget travelers. Its location within walking distance to the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk adds excellent value for those looking to... Read more... Read more
7.8
Good
(647 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Free parking
WiFi
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Drift Inn, LLC
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz CA 95060

Storied Collection:
budget-friendly
central location
free Wi-Fi
This hotel offers budget-friendly accommodation in a central location of Santa Cruz, just an 8-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, making it
ideal for travelers looking for affordable stays near key attractions. The rooms come with essential amenities like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, microwav... Read more... Read more
ideal for travelers looking for affordable stays near key attractions. The rooms come with essential amenities like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, microwav... Read more... Read more
8.2
Very Good
(890 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Parking
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Free parking
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Surf City Inn & Suites
619 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060

Storied Collection:
budget-friendly
indoor pool
near beach
This hotel offers a great budget-friendly option in Santa Cruz with essential amenities like free WiFi, an indoor pool, and a hot tub, making it a comfortable
stay without breaking the bank. Its location is also convenient, being just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. ... Read more
stay without breaking the bank. Its location is also convenient, being just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. ... Read more
7.7
Good
(1331 reviews)
Matched amenities:
Parking
Pets allowed
24-hour front desk
Garden
Non-smoking rooms
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