What is Oldtown Salinas like?

Oldtown Salinas is a neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants, entertainment choices, and shopping. Be sure to check out National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House as part of your Oldtown Salinas travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Oldtown Salinas?

Based on our traveler data, Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay in Oldtown Salinas. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Oldtown Salinas.

What are the top things to see and do in Oldtown Salinas?

National Steinbeck Center, Steinbeck House, and Aguila Cultural Center are just a few attractions to check out in Oldtown Salinas. While you're out sightseeing, First Mayor's House and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Salinas.

How can I get around Oldtown Salinas and the greater Salinas area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Salinas Station.

10 Best Hotels in Oldtown Salinas, Salinas for 2026

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Our top choices for Oldtown Salinas hotels

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

Pamela

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

2. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas

ALEXXIS

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet area with various food options, including omelets and other dishes, arranged in metal serving trays.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Veronica

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

4. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Craig

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a patterned carpet.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 1.3 km from Oldtown Salinas

Angela

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Joy

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

7. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Gabriela

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a fire feature.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

13.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Elisa

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

9. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.7 km from Oldtown Salinas

Sofia

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12.1 km from Oldtown Salinas

Niloufar

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

13.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Leonel

CA $303 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

12. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

11.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Philip

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

13.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Robin

CA $279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

14. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Joan

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

13.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Lisa

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.

16. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

19.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Ellen

CA $350 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

13.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Danika

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

18. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Tiffany

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A two-story building with a Holiday Inn Express sign, large windows, and a paved entrance area with planters.

19. Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

22.8 km from Oldtown Salinas

Donald

CA $279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

20. Victorian Inn

22.9 km from Oldtown Salinas

My

CA $257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels in Oldtown Salinas

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 437 reviews	View
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas	2.5 star property	7.0 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

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North Salinas

While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

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Sunset

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Alisal

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