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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Hostels that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: £132.39
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,604 reviews
    Location is perfect by the beach- just cross one road and you are on the boardwalk! Parking inside a courtyard felt safe and was easy (15 USD). Our room faced the poolarea. The pool is quite small, but children liked it. Firepit at night was cool. Complementary coffee in the morning, iceshavings in the afternoon and popcorn at night was a nice surprise. Comfortable beds and a wonderful & big bathroom. The hotel has a laundryroom - big plus for those on a longer trip!
    Malin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £104.05
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 927 reviews
    The room was a good size with good facilities. The hotel was in a great location. The room was very clean.
    Catherine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £108.65
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 820 reviews
    Large clean room. Great location for the boardwalk. Nice pool. Great staff with easy valet parking. Would definitely stay again
    Jeff
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £104.05
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 927 reviews
    Great location right near the boardwalk. Room was big and comfortable. Very enjoyable.
    Sophiee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £55.34
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,548 reviews
    Clean, felt safe, nice staff, allowed us to stay parked for a few hours after we checked out. Easily able to walk to the beach and downtown.
    Jamie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £132.39
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,604 reviews
    Great location. Room was modern and clean. Staff super friendly and informative. Pool is good. We only had one night in Santa Cruz on our road trip so the location was perfect!
    Hayley
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £98.32
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 302 reviews
    Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast (we had a voucher to spend each morning, this didn't cover the total bill but if we'd of opted for a bagel and coffee each it would of). The kids loved the pool. Laundry was a bonus! Nice and quiet at night in our room. I was worried after seeing some of the reviews, but we had a wonderful stay. Yes, you pay for parking, but we factored that into our budget. Try Pizza of my heart and penny ice creamery!
    Jayne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £80.79
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 685 reviews
    It was very clean. I stayed here in the past under different ownership and now with the new owners, It is totally different. It was very clean. Comfortable beds AND pillows. The carpets are gone, now hardwood floors. Also, it felt safe. It was in a great location and you could tell it was well cared for.
    Victoria
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 180 reviews
    Very cute and comfy hostel. Nice staff, very clean. Great location-only a few steps to the wharf, the beach and the downtown. Cute little city Santa Cruz is, just like the hostel.
    Sandra
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 180 reviews
    great location, kind employees and cheap price !!
    Gonzo
    Solo traveller