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Cheap Hotels in Arcata
Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Arcata on Hotels.com. These Arcata Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 12, 2026.
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CNY1,125 total
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17. Town House Motel – Historic Old Town Eureka
Town House Motel – Historic Old Town EurekaDowntown Eureka
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CNY669 total
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CNY1,209 total
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Top neighborhoods in Arcata
Pacific
The Pacific neighborhood has lots to see including Mad River Beach County Park and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Photo by Mel Vin
Photo by Mel Vin
Photo by Mel Vin
Photo by Mel Vin
Photo by Mel Vin
Jacoby Creek
The Jacoby Creek neighborhood has lots to see including Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club.
Downtown
The Downtown neighborhood has lots to see including Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
Arcata Heights
Arcata's Arcata Heights neighborhood offers attractions including Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
East Arcata
Arcata's East Arcata neighborhood offers attractions including Arcata Community Forest.
Top landmarks in Arcata
Arcata Plaza
8.2/10 (440 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Arcata Plaza— just one of the monuments in Downtown. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.
Arcata Community Forest
9.2/10 (155 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Arcata Community Forest in East Arcata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you like Arcata Community Forest, you'll love Sequoia Park Garden and Mad River Beach County Park, both just a short drive away.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
9.0/10 (402 reviews)
If you'd like to get a taste of Arcata student life, check out Cal Poly Humboldt State University, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Arcata.
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
8.2/10 (31 reviews)
If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs in Samoa Boulevard. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Arcata Playhouse
7.6/10 (28 reviews)
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Playhouse in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Theatre Lounge is just a short walk away.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
7.8/10 (78 reviews)
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Theatre Lounge in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Playhouse is just a short walk away.
Mad River Beach County Park
9.4/10 (10 reviews)
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Mad River Beach County Park located 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from central Arcata. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Clam Beach County Park.
Los Bagels
9.0/10 (109 reviews)
Downtown is home to Los Bagels, so why not stop by during your stay in Arcata. If you have fun at Los Bagels, you'll love Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, just a short walk away.
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