The Best Hotels Closest to Scandinavian Cultural Center in Santa Cruz for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Scandinavian Cultural Center hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

paola

NT$8,318

NT$11,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Frank

NT$4,295

NT$4,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

3. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Roxanna

NT$3,976

NT$4,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Grester

NT$4,290

NT$4,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Edwin

NT$2,864

NT$3,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Donna

NT$3,485

NT$4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

7. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Sharon

NT$3,144

NT$3,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.3 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Anthony

NT$2,353

NT$3,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Brooke

NT$4,576

NT$5,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

1.4 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Paul

NT$3,212

NT$3,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Bertha

NT$2,958

NT$3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Steve

NT$4,036

NT$4,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Grant

NT$2,546

NT$2,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.2 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Leslie

NT$4,307

NT$4,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Molly

NT$7,183

NT$8,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Madeline

NT$3,953

NT$5,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

17. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Shawna

NT$3,462

NT$4,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

18. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Michael

NT$2,117

NT$2,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

19. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.2 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Monica

NT$2,858

NT$3,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Michael

NT$2,223

NT$2,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Scandinavian Cultural Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 527 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,356 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 302 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 122 reviews	View

Top Scandinavian Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Sweet one night stay! Staff very kind and a great view! Slept with door open to hear waves ;)"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

National 9 Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"customer service"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"The kitchenette was"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Property was walkable to Downtown. Easy access to PCH. Near very good restaurants. Short drive to the boardwalk."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all great!! The rooms were great!! Thanks again"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the pool and the beds were really comfortable."

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful, friendly, thorough, available"

Other attractions near Scandinavian Cultural Center

A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

See properties

A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

See properties

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

See properties

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

See properties

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History during your travels in Santa Cruz. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

See properties

Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

See properties

Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Scandinavian Cultural Center is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 30 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Adjacent to Scandinavian Cultural Center, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Seaside Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Scandinavian Cultural Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scandinavian Cultural Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Scandinavian Cultural Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Scandinavian Cultural Center?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Scandinavian Cultural Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Branciforte Dog Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

Find hotels near Scandinavian Cultural Center, Santa Cruz

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Scandinavian Cultural Center hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Seaway Inn

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Pacific Blue Inn

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. Casablanca On The Beach

17. Rio Vista Suites

18. Beachview Inn

19. Salt Air Lodge

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Scandinavian Cultural Center

Top Scandinavian Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

National 9 Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Surf City Inn and Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Other attractions near Scandinavian Cultural Center

Ocean Street

Mission Santa Cruz

Pacific Avenue

Town Clock

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Williams-Reynolds House

Pacific Garden Mall

Frequently asked questions