What is Downtown Santa Ana like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Ana's Downtown Santa Ana neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Ana travel tips? Make sure that you visit Santora Arts Building and 4th Street Market while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Santa Ana area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Santa Ana, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Santa Ana.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Santa Ana.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Santa Ana?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Santa Ana are Santora Arts Building and 4th Street Market. Old Orange County Courthouse and Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Ana.

Top 10 Downtown Santa Ana Hotels of 2026

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A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

1. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

4.3 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Sheri

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.

2. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

4.3 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Murtaza

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a view of a bridge.

3. Orange Grove Inn

5.5 km from Downtown Santa Ana

jocelyn

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, and a small dining area.

4. Lemon Heights Inn

5.4 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Colton

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A bar with hanging plants, a mural, and shelves of bottles.

5. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

5.1 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Francisco

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

6. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

4.5 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Camilla

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large wooden cabinet.

7. Ayres Hotel Anaheim

6.6 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Guadlupe

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel with a dome and arched windows, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

8. Hotel Marguerite Anaheim/Garden Grove, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4.7 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

9. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

5.1 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Ahmad

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, palm trees, and a large glass facade.

10. Hyatt Regency Orange County

6.4 km from Downtown Santa Ana

todd

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a large glass wall, a dining area with a long table and chairs, a sofa set, and a staircase.

11. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

7.6 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Peter

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

12. Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove

6.2 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Melinna

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, seating areas, and a modern architectural design.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

6.6 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Gina

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a parking area.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove

6.6 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living area with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and decorative plants.

15. Ayres Hotel Orange

5 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Anne

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

16. Aspire Inn & Suites Orange

10 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Jesus

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large ocean wave painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

17. Costa Mesa Inn

9.9 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Jorge

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A Sheraton hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

18. Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel

6 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Pedro

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling.

19. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

9.1 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Helen

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A restaurant interior with a high ceiling, hanging red pendant lights, a large mirror, and a seating area with a sofa and cushioned chairs.

20. Hotel Huntington Beach

11.8 km from Downtown Santa Ana

Dylan

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Ana

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

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North Tustin

While North Tustin isn't home to many top sights, The Market Place and Irvine Regional Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Riverview West

While Riverview West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like David L. Baker Memorial Golf Center and Mile Square Regional Park.

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A large dinosaur skeleton exhibit with a prominent skull in the foreground and a massive tail structure in the background.

Park Santiago

While visiting Park Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Discovery Science Center and Santiago Park.

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A blue and yellow parrot with a black beak and white face, perched on a branch.

Lyon Street

While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Santa Ana Zoo and Cabrillo Tennis Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Riverview

While Riverview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowers Museum and The Outlets at Orange.

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Top Downtown Santa Ana Hotel Reviews

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very clean and all staff members were very nice. It was a very great location as well with quick freeway access. Overall a great stay."

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome stay for a day at Disneyland! Our room was very clean, updated, and the beds were so comfortable. It is a very short walk, about 7 minutes, to the Toy Story parking lot where you can catch the shuttle to the Disneyland Parks or Downtown Disney. That saved us the cost of parking since parking is free at the hotel. Parking does fill up fast but they offer free valet as well. It is within walking distance of so much....there is a Denny's next to the hotel, Taco Bell, Starbucks, and an awesome Walgreens carrying souvenirs and everything you'd need for your trip are just down the street. Once we parked we didn't have to drive our car again until checkout. Breakfast was okay. The room is small, super crowded, and very very warm (maybe their ac was out). I don't eats eggs or meat so I cannot comment on the hot items. They had bread, bagels, mini muffins, mickey mouse waffles, eggs, bisquits and gravy, meats, tater tots, cereal, oatmeal, coffee, and juices. Staff was very friendly, they gave us an extra half hour to check out in the morning and honored our request for a 3rd floor room. We didn't use the pool or jacuzzi but they looked nice. Overall, our stay was great and we would definitely return!!"

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Ana hotels

1. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

3. Orange Grove Inn

4. Lemon Heights Inn

5. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

6. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

7. Ayres Hotel Anaheim

8. Hotel Marguerite Anaheim/Garden Grove, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

9. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

10. Hyatt Regency Orange County

11. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

12. Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove

15. Ayres Hotel Orange

16. Aspire Inn & Suites Orange

17. Costa Mesa Inn

18. Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel

19. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

20. Hotel Huntington Beach

Where to stay in Downtown Santa Ana

North Tustin

Riverview West

Park Santiago

Lyon Street

Riverview

Top Downtown Santa Ana Hotel Reviews

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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