HI Santa Cruz Hostel
HI - Santa Cruz
321 Main St
PO Box 1241
95061 Santa Cruz
USA
Tel.
1 831 423 8304
Fax.
1 831 429 8541
Customer Rating
| 88% | |
| 83% | |
| 84% | |
| 89% | |
| 85% | |
| 96% |
HI Santa Cruz is cozy and convenient, with a cottage setting perched atop a historic Beach Hill neighborhood. The hostel is 2 blocks from beaches, wharf and Boardwalk Amusement Park; 5 blocks to Downtown Santa Cruz. All public transportation within walking distance.
Enjoy hiking in redwoods, prime surfing, UCSC campus, and the eclectic downtown scene all within easy reach of the Santa Cruz hostel. Relax in our informal gardens and common room; internet and laundry available on site; large kitchen and dining hall great for the individual or group.
Dorms start at $25 and sleep up to 6. Private rooms available. Shared baths. No alcohol/drugs allowed. Check in between 5pm and 10pm only. Quiet hours and curfew begin at 11pm. Hostel has daytime lock out from 11am-5pm.
Enjoy hiking in redwoods, prime surfing, UCSC campus, and the eclectic downtown scene all within easy reach of the Santa Cruz hostel. Relax in our informal gardens and common room; internet and laundry available on site; large kitchen and dining hall great for the individual or group.
Dorms start at $25 and sleep up to 6. Private rooms available. Shared baths. No alcohol/drugs allowed. Check in between 5pm and 10pm only. Quiet hours and curfew begin at 11pm. Hostel has daytime lock out from 11am-5pm.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 37 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Office: 8-11 am; 5-10 pm Hostel Closed: 11am-5pm (lock-out period) |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From Bus Station (Metro, Greyhound, and Amtrak), walk towards Beach on Pacific Ave. At Pacific/Front St. intersection, cross to walk uphill. Turn Left at top, walk 1 block, turn Right on Main Street. 1/2 block down on Right.(approx. 10 min. walk) |
| Metro: | Metro Station 10 mintue walk to Hostel. Or, take #7 bus to Second and Main. Half Block up Main on Left (runs 8am-5pm only on weekdays) |
| Parking: | Parking on Front Street Hill Only (5 minute walk to hostel) with permit bought at hostel for $2/day. Parking is not guaranteed. NO Parking on Main Street May 15-Sept. 30. |
| Location: | Beach Hill between 2nd & 3rd Streets. 75 miles south of San Francisco, 33 miles west of San Jose, 43 miles north of Monterey. From all highways take Ocean Street until it ends, turn right on San Lorenzo Blvd. Turn left on Riverside, turn right on 3rd St, turn left on Main. The hostel is 1/2 block on the right. Restricted parking by permit only, directions and parking permits available at hostel for a small fee. |
| Rail: | Amtrak: Arrives at Bus Station. 10 minute walk to hostel. |
| Airport: | San Jose Airport: 34 miles-requires multiple transfers for public transport San Francisco Airport: 61 miles From all Highways take Ocean Street until end. Turn right on San Lorenzo, Left on Riverside, Right on 3rd Street. At top of hill, turn Left on Main Street. 1/2 block down on Right. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Santa Cruz |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Santa Cruz
| 20 Jan 2012 Sarah, USA | 100% | |
| Thank you!I would like if we didn't have to run off the premises at 11 am.Perhaps extending the time by a couple of hours would work.My stay in "F" was delightful. I really enjoyed the space. | ||
| 16 Jan 2012 Luke, England & Wales | 20% | |
| Did not end up staying in this hostel. WARNING: DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU WANT TO GO OUT FOR DRINKS - 11PM CURFEW! 11pm curfew is ridiculous for somewhere which is meant to be a youth hostel. Also, we arrived in the morning and were told we couldn't check in until after 5 (which, granted, it says on the website), but when we returned at 5 the new receptionist told us we could have, and thats when we found out about the curfew and chose not to stay. Wasted a day thanks to one receptionist. | ||
| 07 Jan 2012 Dale M, USA | 83% | |
| Lot of free locally donated food in the kitchen. | ||
| 06 Jan 2012 Susan, USA | ||
| We didn't end up staying at this hostel. | ||
| 31 Dec 2011 Kondo, Japan | 83% | |
| The room is too quiet to get up early in the morning around 6 am.
I hesitatred to start eary.
Maybe this is good point of this HI!
I want to visit one more time.
But in this case, I may choose a bigger room or a private room. | ||
| 09 Dec 2011 David, USA | 97% | |
| Always courteous the two times I have stayed. | ||
| 04 Dec 2011 Bernhard, Switzerland | 83% | |
| Very nice hostel. I would go there again. 11am to 5pm closing is very bad, but you can adjust for a few days. | ||
| 28 Nov 2011 Sarah, England & Wales | 63% | |
| There were some people staying there whose motivations for staying were not in the spirit of hosteling international. | ||
| 21 Nov 2011 Christian, Germany | 83% | |
| one of the best hostels i have seen in my life! stayed there for one night, it was very nice! opening hours are not acceptable (hostel closed for everyone btw 11 and 5) | ||
| 13 Oct 2011 Ina, Germany | 100% | |
| Was great staying with you and I guess I will choose you again for my next visit! | ||
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