Santa Cruz HostelvsCardinal Hotel
Both Santa Cruz Youth Hostel Carmelita Cottages and Cardinal Hotel are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Santa Cruz Youth Hostel Carmelita Cottages is preferred by most writers compared to Cardinal Hotel. Santa Cruz Youth Hostel Carmelita Cottages has a TripExpert Score of 77 with accolades from 1 publications including Lonely Planet.
Santa Cruz Hostel
321 Main Street, Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
From $0/night
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Baggage storage
- Board games / puzzles
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Budget overnighters dig this cute hostel at the century-old Carmelita Cottages surrounded by flowering gardens, just two blocks from the beach." Full review
Cardinal Hotel
235 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Quaint hotel in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, featuring a winning combination of affordable rates and comfortable rooms, some with shared bathrooms."
Lonely Planet
"Downtown, this restored, 1924 hotel oozes historic California character with its pristine Mission-style lobby." Full review