Compare Santa Cruz Hostels

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Hotel Options in Santa Cruz

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

    550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
    $218 nightly
    The price is $249 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
    $249 total
    Aug 6 - Aug 7
    Total includes taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews)
    Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
    $479 nightly
    The price is $542 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
    $542 total
    Aug 12 - Aug 13
    Total includes taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
    Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

    Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

    611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
    $154 nightly
    The price is $177 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
    $177 total
    Aug 17 - Aug 18
    Total includes taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Santa Cruz
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Santa Cruz. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Santa Cruz has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Santa Cruz hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Santa Cruz.

Hostels let you really see Santa Cruz
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Santa Cruz. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Santa Cruz family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Santa Cruz are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Santa Cruz for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Santa Cruz isn’t going to explore itself.

Santa Cruz Hostels essential information

Accommodation
Hostels
Lowest Price
$177
Highest Price
$542
Popular accommodation
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection