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Santa Cruz Hostel
321 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 125 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The grounds and facilities are beautiful and cozy. It was me, my husband and our 2 kids(4&10), i do recommend for familys. The staff and other travelers were so nice and friendly. The staff is absolutely wonderful. The staff the day before were very accommodating to change our room to fit our family's needs. I would definitely book this place again over a chain hotel.

It was clean and comfortable, nice and peaceful too.

This location was amazing - so close to the beach and pier! Perfect option for travelers on a budget. Great way to meet other young travelers. I was out and about most of the way and this was the perfect place to come back to and get a good night’s sleep.

Everything! The hostel is clean and pristine, with nice upgrades in the shared kitchen/living space and from the rooms to the bathrooms. This hostel exceeded my expectation. Would definitely come back.

Clean, comfy, spacious, great roommates, safe, secure, attention to details, loved the gardens, the neighborhood, great kitchen, free fruit, tasty coffee. Sheets and towels smelled so good!

tbh it was perfect and the staff were so kind. everything went great. nice location too!

Communication could be approval ,contact with staff and office is a must….

Location was within easy walking of the beach, food, and the light house. Lots of outdoor seating options. Fast internet. USB ports and electrical outlets by the bed. Shampoo/conditioner in the shower.

!We had never stayed at a hostel before so we were a bit nervous. But it was a fantastic time! We loved it and we will be booking it again!

The cottage was really cute & comfortable. We had a really nice stay there. It is in a great location, close to the beach & boardwalk. I just loved the quiet, beautiful property. There’s lots of history & I enjoyed learning about it. We were very grateful that we were allowed to park on the property, because it was hard to find a spot on the street. The only real con was the ants that invaded our cottage. All food had to be in the fridge or in our car. Not a big deal, just a minor annoyance. We will be coming back to stay again.

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Wendy
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Miryam
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Rebeca
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Jessica
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Shane
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4 reasons to choose Santa Cruz Hostel
Santa Cruz Beach
8.6 Excellent beach900 feet from propertyCowell's Beach
8.7 Excellent beach1,100 feet from propertySeabright State Beach
8.6 Excellent beach3,400 feet from propertyLighthouse Field State Beach
8.8 Excellent beach5,200 feet from propertySanta Cruz Harbor Beach
8.6 Excellent beach1.2 miles from propertyMitchell's Cove Beach
8.9 Excellent beach1.2 miles from propertyBlack’s Beach
8.7 Excellent beach1.5 miles from property
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is the cleaning fee refundable? seems like a lot for a hostel.Unfortunately, Covid-19 has initiated the use of outside contractors for cleaning. We are a small non-profit business and care greatly about the safety of all of our guests. As an essential need for our business, the cost is higher than normal.Answered on January 28, 2021
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Is there parking onsite?There is free parking on the street from September until May. From May until September, we have parking passes available for $3.00 per day at the metered spots approx. a 5 minute walk from the hostel.Answered on March 4, 2021
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Hello is this unit adjacent to the double room with Shared bathroom? We are a family of 7 and I wouldn't eant my kids in separate bungalow aloneOur property is pretty unique. You would need to contact us directly to book a full cottage, booking 2 private rooms does not guarantee that you will be in the same cottage. We have full cottages that sleep 5-12 guests. Cheers, SaraAsked about: 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room • Answered on February 28, 2022
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For the shared bathroom is that shared with other guest ?Yes, the bathroom is shared with other guests.Asked about: Double Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on February 13, 2022
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we're a group of 11 and we were wondering if there's anyway we can have one of the cottages all to ourselves; so we can be arranged comfortable without having to be divided or in anyone else's way.Please reach out to us directly about group bookings so we can learn more about your group and see if they would be a good fit for the hostel. CheersAnswered on April 11, 2022
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center0.2 miles
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.2 miles
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Pacific Garden Mall0.3 miles
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Sky Glider0.3 miles
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Nickelodeon Theatre0.5 miles
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Pacific Avenue0.6 miles
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McPherson Center0.6 miles
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Museum of Art and History0.6 miles
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Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History0.8 miles
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Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse1 miles
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Restaurant Ideal Bar and Grill0.3 miles
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Rail4 miles
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Ocean/Sea Boardwalk0.3 miles
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Ocean/Sea Wharf0.3 miles
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Santa Cruz Beach900 feet
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Cowell's Beach1,100 feet
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Seabright State Beach3,400 feet
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Lighthouse Field State Beach5,200 feet
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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach1.2 miles
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Monterey Peninsula Airport28 miles
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Mineta San Jose International Airport28.2 miles
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San Francisco International Airport49.3 miles
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Santa Cruz Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Santa Cruz Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Santa Cruz Hostel
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Santa Cruz Hostel by:
- Car 45min
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Check-in at Santa Cruz Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Santa Cruz Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Santa Cruz Hostel.
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Santa Cruz Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Ping-pong
- Beach
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Santa Cruz Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of Santa Cruz.