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The best hostels in Santa Cruz

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Santa, Sea & Sun

Santa Cruz

Santa, Sea & Sun features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Santa Cruz. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

S
Stephen
From
Canada
Super clean , very easy to check in , very sweet and kind hostess, located in great place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
$76.24
1 night, 2 adults

HI Santa Cruz - Pousada de Juventude

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 13-minute walk from Praia de Santa Helena, HI Santa Cruz - Pousada de Juventude has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a tennis court.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Price from
$99.49
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Beach House

Santa Cruz

Santa Beach House has free bikes, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Santa Cruz. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

S
Simge
From
Turkey
Maria makes you feel like you’re visiting your aunt in a different city. The place is clean, gathers nice people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
$54.46
1 night, 2 adults

Casa dos Cucos

Ericeira (Near Santa Cruz)

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of sea, Casa dos Cucos is located in Ericeira, a 2-minute walk from Pescadores Beach.

J
Javier
From
Costa Rica
Great location!! Very friendly Staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
$79.48
1 night, 2 adults

GiG Capsule Hostel

Ericeira (Near Santa Cruz)

Located in Ericeira and within a few steps of Pescadores Beach, GiG Capsule Hostel features a terrace, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

L
Lauren
From
United Kingdom
It was a lovely location, clean and full of lovely people!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
Price from
$88.22
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel & Surfcamp 55

Ericeira (Near Santa Cruz)

Located in Ericeira, Hostel & Surfcamp 55 offers beachfront accommodations a 7-minute walk from Baleia Beach and has facilities like a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Macdougall
From
Canada
Amazing views from the room. Clean facilities. Nice common area and kitchen. Tons of space to relax and socialize
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
$58.81
1 night, 2 adults

70's Hostel

Ericeira (Near Santa Cruz)

70's Hostel in Ericeira provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Anatolii
From
Iceland
Everything was great! Very warm and welcoming staff:) And quite and peaceful place…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
$62.73
1 night, 2 adults

Saltline Surf House Ericeira

Ericeira (Near Santa Cruz)

Located in Ericeira and with Sul Beach reachable within a 5-minute walk, Saltline Surf House Ericeira provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
$121.22
1 night, 2 adults

The Salty Surf & Yoga

Ericeira (Near Santa Cruz)

The Salty Surf & Yoga has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ericeira. Offering a bar, the property is located within a 7-minute walk of Algodio Beach.

A
Ana Paula
From
United States
The location was great and the person who checked me in was so thoughtful and welcoming- I’m so bummed I can’t remember her name. Anyway, everything was clean and the location was perfect for me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
$359.40
1 night, 2 adults

Surfer's Den Ericeira

Ericeira (Near Santa Cruz)

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Surfer's Den Ericeira is located in Ericeira.

F
Furkan
From
Turkey
Very nice kitchen to cook and socialize, room and bathrooms were very clean and I loved that it was very spacious and airy indoors. Bed is okay staff is quite nice and helpful and location is perfect. I also used the common room to do some computer work; wifi and that room was great for that. Lastly I was able rack my board and rinse/hang my wet suit around there. Recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
$115.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

Hostels that guests love in Santa Cruz

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
A well run spotless guesthouse/hostel . Everything well organised with x2 kitchens you can use, outdoor areas and even a little swimming pool. !0 mins walk from Amazing beaches with little cafes and restaurants nearby. We really enjoyed our stay here and chatting to the other guests over breakfast. We will be back
Guest review byjanette
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Drinks out of honesty box, nice house, laundry drying place, safe place for bikes.
Guest review byMarisa
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Very clean , modern hostel, available everything in bathroom! Good breakfast, coast is rocky and beautiful
Guest review byEkaterina
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
I super recommend this hostel, i didnt know Santa Cruz, i was in Ericeira and it was really croweded , so i end up here, and to my surprise it was excellent! not so many people, the place was perfect, the owners really nice and the breakfast excellent. But the most important, they were really nice and kind all the time. Thanks for everything!
Guest review byDiana Karina
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
The breakfast was great. Staff was so welcoming and helpful. And the hostel was modern and clean.
Guest review byBrita
Group