HI-Santa Cruz
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
| 92% | ||
| 89% | ||
| 86% | ||
| 91% | ||
| 89% | ||
| 96% | ||
| 89% | ||
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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.
Check in between 5pm and 10pm only. Quiet hours begin at 10pm Curfew begins at 12am (midnight). Hostel has daytime lock out from 11am-5pm (no access to buildings). We require a 48 hour notice for all cancellations.
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.
Check in between 5pm and 10pm only. Quiet hours begin at 10pm Curfew begins at 12am (midnight). Hostel has daytime lock out from 11am-5pm (no access to buildings). We require a 48 hour notice for all cancellations.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 45 |
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
| 10 May 2013 Maxine, Canada | 77% | |
| The lengthy lockout during the day is incredibly inconvenient. I can't understand how it takes that long to clean. On days when the weather is nice it's not so bad, but when the weather isn't good where is a person to go? One can only sit in a coffee house for so long. I would like to see this time shortened or perhaps have the common cottage changed first so people could hang out there after AB hour lockout. | ||
| 10 May 2013 Edward, England & Wales | 87% | |
| Closed with military precision 11-5 every day, not so much fun, apart from that, great hostel! | ||
| 20 Apr 2013 Vern, USA | 100% | |
| Excellant stay Santa Cruz Hostel... | ||
| 17 Apr 2013 Tamar, Canada | 90% | |
| Cute cottages and excellent location. I found it very inconvenient that guests aren't allowed inside between 11am and 5pm - I didn't intend to spend much time inside in the middle of the day, but it would have been nice to be able to take a hot shower after surfing. I'm also surprised that those hours weren't made clear when I booked. | ||
| 14 Apr 2013 Katelin, Canada | 77% | |
| Worst rule: the hostel is locked from 11am to 5pm. Can't use bathroom or access your stuff. | ||
| 11 Apr 2013 Gabriel, USA | 100% | |
| The best. Two streets from the beach pier. 1 mile beautiful walk to Steamer Lane world class famous surf.
I will go back. | ||
| 06 Apr 2013 Julie, USA | 100% | |
| Lovely spot which I can recommend . It was quite unfortunate, however that one girl in woke everyone up in the middle of the night, talking to someone on her cell and would not stop until I had asked her several times, and then she finally took her call outside. I never could get back to sleep. Very rude Hispanic girl. | ||
| 31 Mar 2013 Jane, USA | 90% | |
| The place also must attract kind and courteous guests, as no one had issues to bare onto others, and the dorm room was quiet. It was a full house and the guests were all kind to each other. :-) | ||
| 31 Mar 2013 Vern, USA | 100% | |
| Bottom bunk for me...i have a parylyzed arm... | ||
| 27 Mar 2013 Kurt, USA | 93% | |
| We totally enjoyed the hostel at Santa Cruz. Very clean with a very good staff. Thank You!! | ||
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