What is Downtown like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Arcata's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Arcata Plaza and Los Bagels as part of your Downtown travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Arcata is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Arcata, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown.

What is there to do in this Arcata neighbourhood?

While you're in Downtown, you could catch a show at Arcata Theatre Lounge or Arcata Playhouse. Arcata Plaza and Los Bagels are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Arcata Community Forest and Baywood Golf And Country Club are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Arcata.

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A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows.

1. Hotel Arcata

Downtown

Yarra

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Valley West, 3.9 km from Downtown

Qiang

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

3. Best Western Arcata Inn

Valley West, 3.9 km from Downtown

Camden

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area with a handicapped parking space, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

4. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Valley West, 3.8 km from Downtown

Don

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a covered structure.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 3.8 km from Downtown

William

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large black and white waterfall painting on the wall behind it.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 3.9 km from Downtown

Kirsten

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

7. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

11.4 km from Downtown

Jason

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a calendar, and a door with a keypad lock.

8. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

Valley West, 3.8 km from Downtown

trevor

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

9. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

8.7 km from Downtown

Lloyd

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

10. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

10.4 km from Downtown

Gregory

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

11. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

7.6 km from Downtown

Krishnaharsha

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot.

12. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

8.8 km from Downtown

Genevieve

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand lobby with a chandelier, ornate chairs, a fireplace, and framed portraits on the walls.

13. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10 km from Downtown

Britney

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating Route 101.

14. The Snoozzz Inn

9 km from Downtown

Douglas

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A brick building with a gabled roof, a Chevron gas station sign, and a restaurant named 'Randa.'

15. Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

9.2 km from Downtown

Edward

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large clock and a wall-mounted display are visible.

16. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

14.2 km from Downtown

leann

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

11.5 km from Downtown

ORLANDO

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

18. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

11.7 km from Downtown

Jacob

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

19. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

11.8 km from Downtown

Arnulfo

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A canal with a bridge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a pond with plants.

20. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

13.5 km from Downtown

Sandy

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A rocky coastline with a prominent rock formation, sandy beach, and ocean waves.

Pacific

While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Mad River Beach County Park and Azalea State Natural Reserve.

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A calm lake surrounded by tall grasses and trees, with a clear sky and distant hills.

Jacoby Creek

While visiting Jacoby Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Baywood Golf And Country Club and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

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A coastal town with a prominent church steeple, a marina with boats, and a bridge in the distance.

East Arcata

East Arcata might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Arcata Heights

While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Samoa Boulevard

If you're spending some time in Samoa Boulevard, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Emerald Forest Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Great..clean and cozy. A little dark in the woods but overall comfy stay"

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"Very well-maintained hotel. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. They keep the hotel very clean. The one thing that would of been nice was to have complimentary waters in the rooms, however if you get a room with the jacuzzi tub you get complimentary sparkling cider which was very nice. We enjoyed our stay, Thank you!"

Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and comfortable. Front desk staff was pleasant and helpful. Location was good. The only con: they had run out of butter in the breakfast room the previous day and still didn't have any. That could have been easily remedied with a trip to the grocery store but instead guests had to do without. I know this seems minor but ..."

Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

8/10 Good

"Absolutely hated check in. Didn’t get to deal with someone in person, they were on a screen at a kiosk like thing. Couldn’t understand him. The room was ok, beds were comfortable. Breakfast was just waffles, hard boiled eggs, raisin bread which was hard and cereal. Coffee wasn’t bad though. Not many restaurants around."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hotel Arcata

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

3. Best Western Arcata Inn

4. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

5. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

7. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

8. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

9. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

10. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

11. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

12. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

13. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

14. The Snoozzz Inn

15. Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

16. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

18. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

19. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

20. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

Where to stay in Downtown

Pacific

Jacoby Creek

East Arcata

Arcata Heights

Samoa Boulevard

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Emerald Forest Cabins

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