My ItineraryHI Santa Cruz Hostel
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Address
HI - Santa Cruz
321 Main St
PO Box 1241
95061 Santa Cruz
USA
Tel. 1-831-423 8304
Fax. 1-831-429 8541
info@hi-santacruz.org
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - Santa Cruz
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15 May 2012 Michael, USA
i have stayed here many times and my only request is that you open at 4pm instead of 5. at the end of a long day that extra hour to clean up and relax would be great.
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12 May 2012 Lauren, USA
I felt unsafe with the people in my room. There was only one outlet so could not plug in my phone for even a few hours. There were no adequate lamps for reading. People in my room had things stolen.
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03 May 2012 Cecelia, USA
Stayed two nights and enjoyed spending time there. Very quiet and very convenient to all Santa Cruz has to offer.
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01 May 2012 David, USA
A very friendly place to stay.
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30 Apr 2012 Katharina, Germany
Tthe 11pm curfew and closing hours during the day are the only annoying thing about this wonderful hostel being a great place if you seek some privacy and a cozy place. The staff was really friendly and helpful!
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25 Apr 2012 Tyrone, Australia
11pm curfew r u Kidding me . Plus my room flooded and the fact that we r locked out of our room during the day is not. Acceptable.. I booked 3 night and cut it down to 2 before I even got into the office. Worse hostel in north America and 26countrys of Europe !!!
Hostel response:
Hi Tyrone,
We apologize your stay with us didn't meet your expectations. We do what we can to meet the expectations of everyone, but sometimes we fall short. I appreciate your feedback. The curfew and the daytime lock out are imposed to us by the City of Santa Cruz due to our neighborhood location in Carmelita Cottages City Park and the wishes of the property owner who donated this location to the City. We understand how limiting this can be - It is definitely a trade off, but we felt the benefits of offering budget accommodations and cultural programming in the Santa Cruz area was/is paramount.
We understand that our policies might not suit everyone's needs and understand if you don't want to return. Are there other things we could improve upon to make the trade off a bit easier for you?
Thanks again for your feedback.
Happy travels!!! -
23 Apr 2012 Andrew, Australia
Great place to chill out, however there is no breakfast included and you aren't allowed to stay within the hostel during 11am and 5pm - rather annoying. Other than that it's great
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15 Apr 2012 Michael, USA
There was a curfew at 11 pm. What a ridiculous rule. Also there was a prohibition of alcohol in the fridge. I will never again stay at these hostel when I will come to Santa Cruz.
Hostel response:
Hi Michael,
Sorry to hear your experience with us wasn't what you had hoped. We do our best to meet the expectations of everyone, but sometimes we fall short. We appreciate the feedback we get from folks like you. The curfew is imposed to us by the City of Santa Cruz due to our neighborhood location in Carmelita Cottages City Park and the wishes of the property owner who donated this location to the City. We understand how limiting this can be - It is definitely a trade off, but we felt the benefits of offering budget accommodations and cultural programming in the Santa Cruz area was/is paramount. Our no alcohol policy is an organizational (Hostelling International) policy - not only is it not allowed in the refrigerator, it isn't allowed on hostel grounds. We understand the policy doesn't suit everyone, but our guest make the trade off.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Happy travels!!! -
11 Apr 2012 Stacey, USA
The 11pm curfew is a bummer, but everything else was great. The cottages are SO charming. I also really love the dinner plates out front!
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10 Apr 2012 William, USA
Have stayed in HI in New Zealand, Canada, Spain, Scotland, at least 5 others in USA. Santa Cruz is my favorite!
Hostel Overview
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.
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Opening times
Map & Directions
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 & Facilities
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 |