What is Downtown like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Arcata's Downtown neighborhood. Be sure to check out Arcata Plaza and Los Bagels as part of your Downtown travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown?

Based on our traveler 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 will I find in Downtown?

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

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown?

To find more details about updating your trip to Downtown or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Arcata neighborhood?

While you're in Downtown, you can 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 neighborhood. 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

Patrick

$105 nightly

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

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, 2.4 mi from Downtown

Qiang

$128 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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.

3. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Valley West, 2.4 mi from Downtown

Don

$109 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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.

4. Best Western Arcata Inn

Valley West, 2.4 mi from Downtown

Camden

$119 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

5. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 2.4 mi from Downtown

William

$93 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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, 2.4 mi from Downtown

jack

$78 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

7. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

Valley West, 2.4 mi from Downtown

trevor

$82 nightly

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

7.1 mi from Downtown

Jason

$134 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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.

9. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

6.5 mi from Downtown

Gregory

$123 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

10. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

4.7 mi from Downtown

Colby

$157 nightly

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

11. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6.2 mi from Downtown

Britney

$122 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

12. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

5.4 mi from Downtown

Lloyd

$96 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

13. The Snoozzz Inn

5.6 mi from Downtown

Douglas

$105 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

14. Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

5.7 mi from Downtown

Edward

$107 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

15. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

5.5 mi from Downtown

Genevieve

$114 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

7.3 mi from Downtown

Arnulfo

$157 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

17. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

7.2 mi from Downtown

Jacob

$86 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

7.2 mi from Downtown

Cheresa

$131 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

19. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

8.4 mi from Downtown

Becky

$135 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

20. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

8.8 mi from Downtown

leann

$91 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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Where to stay in Downtown

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

Pacific

If you're spending some time in Pacific, Mad River Beach County Park and Azalea State Natural Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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A calm lake with a cloudy sky and a line of trees in the distance.

Jacoby Creek

If you're spending some time in Jacoby Creek, Baywood Golf And Country Club and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

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

East Arcata

While there might not be top attractions in East Arcata, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs.

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Arcata Heights

When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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

"Very adorable cabin.Had chairs on the front porch.Patio set on back deck.We were just passing through after hiking National Parks.Would definitely stay again.Trinidad lovely fish g town.Advice is to eat dinner early!!Long wait at restaurants."

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 ..."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hotel Arcata

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

3. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

4. Best Western Arcata Inn

5. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

7. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

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

9. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

10. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

11. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

12. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

13. The Snoozzz Inn

14. Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

15. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

17. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

19. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

20. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

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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