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Santa Cruz Hostel

Santa Cruz Hostel
Santa Cruz Hostel – Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Hostel – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Santa Cruz Hostel

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 1640 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Set in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, the hostel is within 0.9 mi of Pacific Avenue. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 1.3 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 34 mi from the property.

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 182 reviews
  • Engine customer May 2026

    There was nothing I did not like the people made it happen no matter visitors staff neighbors a good bunch of people?‍?‍?

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The staff was really nice and helpful. I had some work to do while I was there and was able to use the outdoor patio to make it happen. It's a great place to stay in an excellent location.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Neighborhood Nothing

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    It’s so friendly and within walking distance of beauty!!!

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    The distance from the beach, the landscaping, complimentary parking and snacks. Attractive price. The really poor and careless page. When you reserve for a couple, end up being for just one female person or sharing dorm, NO FREE CANCELLATION. Even when you pay 'insurance" they charge in advance SO, if you change your mind after you hit that "reserve button", be ready to be ripped off. Th e site offers a "Reinbursement insurance or cancellation insurance" JUST, PLEASE DON'T... Trying to use the "so called returns insurance" is a real legal pain in the butt. I didn't even have a chance to see the room and was charged $80. Hope this help as a donation tho. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND AVOID THIS PLACE !!!

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Location is fantastic, within walking distance to beach, wharf and downtown dining. Well kept grounds in a safe neighborhood. Plenty of parking, parking passes available for $5/day. Full kitchen with large fridge. Private rooms are very nice. Dormitory was clean, comfortable beds, earplugs available. Very friendly staff. No grocery shopping in the immediate vicinity.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    The space was beautiful, I felt welcomed and I enjoyed the access to the tower district activities.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Great location, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, garden and outdoor tables, nice kitchen and common area. Nothing.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    The garden setting…beautiful!

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Spotless - great social place - free icecream

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Only stayed 1 night but was enjoyable. Loved that it was really close to the boardwalk

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Tony and Sara are great and made my stay so much nicer by answering my numerous questions! They are both very intersting people who also enjoy traveling and travelers, so it's a good place to park it for a couple of days. I used to live in SC, so I know the area and this is a great location. It's a very comfy stay and you can cook in the kitchen, which is I did everyday that I was there. There are grocery stores nearby, within 5-10 mins driving distance, including a Trader Joes. Parking can be a challenge because it's so close to the wharf and the Boardwalk and during the summer, there's parking permit requirements. It's a great place to stay and much more homey than a hotel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Everything was fine and nice Excepted I didn’t get my pillow

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Terrible quarters, too many beds for the space, poor ventilation and lighting. I could not stay there. Very expensive for a hostel. Accommodations

  • Engine customer May 2025

    The sight was picturesque and close to the water and downtown. Everything on sight was very clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly. Furnishings were cozy and well lit, and the gardens were beautiful. I had no complaints.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    The only problem was the parking around the location, but is also true that is because of it’s really good location close to all the popular things that is hard to find parking

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Location and friendly helpful staff

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Clean, quiet and easy to find.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    The Accomodation is very clean and tidy, I like the layout and the space the property provided. The staff are super friendly & hopeful, location is close to everything. Just one person I met at the hostel wasn’t very nice to me always putting me down very negative person, but that has nothing to do with the hostel.

Frequently asked questions about Santa Cruz Hostel

Does Santa Cruz Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Santa Cruz Hostel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Santa Cruz Hostel offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Santa Cruz Hostel. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Santa Cruz Hostel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Santa Cruz Hostel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Cruz, see business hotels in Santa Cruz.
Does Santa Cruz Hostel have a fitness center?
Santa Cruz Hostel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Santa Cruz Hostel located, and how walkable is the area?
Santa Cruz Hostel is located at 321 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 89, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Santa Cruz Hostel
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.7 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.6 mi

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