With a stay at Hotel Arcata, you'll be centrally located in Arcata, steps from Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Arcata Playhouse and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cal Poly Humboldt State University.
What's nearby
Arcata Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Arcata Theatre Lounge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Arcata Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Eureka Station - 13 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Bencharong Thai House - 7 min walk
Arcata Pizza & Deli - 3 min walk
Renata's Creperie - 1 min walk
Dead Reckoning - 4 min walk
Dutchy's Pizza - 7 min walk
About this property
Hotel Arcata
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Arcata Plaza
Hotel Arcata offers 32 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Arcata hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. This hotel also features complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
At Hotel Arcata, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Arcata has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Gym
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Hotel Arcata Hotel
Hotel Arcata Arcata
Hotel Arcata Hotel Arcata
Hotel Arcata Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 765 reviews
10 - Excellent
331
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 765 reviews
8 - Good
241
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 765 reviews
6 - Okay
129
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 765 reviews
4 - Poor
35
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 765 reviews
2 - Terrible
29
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jackeline
27 Sept 2025
Jackeline
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron
27 Sept 2025
Aaron
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Lois F
Travelled with family
26 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Booked four rooms about a month ahead. Our room - 211 - was very small and cramped, and the bathroom door would not open all the way because it hit the toilet. I didn’t think to check the others - I figured it was an old hotel so this was how it was - but as we were leaving I could see that the other rooms were much more spacious. The annual craft fair was held that weekend (unaware of this when we booked) so rates were apparently higher than usual, but $218 for this room was poor value.
I love this hotel because of its historical significance. It’s charming and comfortable. Microwaves and refrigerators are not available in rooms, but that’s okay for this type of historical place. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant downstairs was excellent. More cafes and pastries around the area than we could try during our 2 day stay. I will be back.
staff was decent, some more hospitable than others.
this hotel is uncomfortably outdated. the carpet & synthetic floors look yellow and dirty. the area around the tub was rusty. no screens on the windows which is fine, but then spiderwebs right at them. smelly which honestly is probably the carpet. the bathroom ceiling looked moldy. need a little fridge in the room since food options at night are super limited and I had brought yoghurt & pizza that I had to throw away, but I could have eaten it if there was a fridge. the pillows are hard.
the style of the hotel is nice but needs to be renovated and deep cleaned.
I feel upset about this experience. for how much this costs, I expect at the very least a clean space. the complimentary breakfast should have at least eggs. it was toast waffles & yoghurt. coffee was super light & unenjoyable.
Natalia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Jessica
Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
20 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
We were on the second floor and there is no A/C, which is fine. We opened the windows because it was so hot, but there were no screens and it was very noisy as it seemed to be a popular area at night. A lot of homeless people in the area but the park across the street was kept very clean. Liked the layout of the hotel suite but be aware it’s over 100 years old so just know that going in. Very nice staff. It was a great building, just a little awkward with a pet and the windows open.
Rm 231... By far the best hotel shower I've ever experienced, and I've traveled the country coast to coast & border to border annually for 20 years staying in 100's of hotels.
This stay was for pleasure. I joined local friends to peruse the Friday market and the Saturday Farmer's Market. Parking can be tricky. Some stress leaving my vehicle parked on the street. No issues occured. I'm not finding any reasons to book elsewhere on my next Arcata visit.
John
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karina
17 Sept 2025
Karina
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Lawrence
12 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Frank
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
the rooms were just adequate, except I liked the firm pillows, my wife didn't.
the free breakfast was less than adequate, ie. the syrup for the waffles was tasteless. luck there were some great breakfast restaurants nearby
Hotel is a nice historical place with a lot of the features maintained. Very simple place to stay. There is a town square across the street with some homeless hanging out but they don’t bother you. Nice shops within walking distance.
A 1915 era hotel that maintains that atmosphere. Very nostalgic downtown hotel with original fixtures and accoutrements that will take you back to the roaring 1920s. We liked it.
Hotel Arcata is a historic landmark, an older hotel, well-maintained. Some people might find the facilities a little "tight". The rooms are a bit smaller than average and the bathroom facilities are dated. However, in this case, this is actually part of the charm of the place but it might not be best for families.
As a solo traveler, I found the accommodations to be charming and the central location in the Arcata Plaza to be excellent with many shopping and eating options within walking distance.
There are other options for hotels locally but they lack the charm and sophistication of the Hotel Arcata. The staff here is excellent and very knowledgeable about the area so I would highly recommend this property with the caveats previously stated.
We stay here one night on our way farther up the coast. Very nice, big room.
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
29 Aug 2025
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Kim
Travelled with family
28 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location, uncomfortable beds
The desk staff was friendly and helpful. We originally had one room booked, but because of plumbing issues they had to put us into two separate rooms, which was fine. The beds were very uncomfortable. They need new mattresses. Carpets could also do with a refresh.
An aging hotel that owners have done their best to update. No AC, but do you really need it in Arcata? It would be nice if the windows had screens.
We would stay again but only for one night.
Staff was very friendly and accommodating.