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

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

Susann

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

2. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas

Jose

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Craig

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Elena

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Rodger

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Gloria

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Golden State' sign, a fan, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 1.3 km from Oldtown Salinas

Rex

CA $277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

8. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.7 km from Oldtown Salinas

Rodolfo

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

9. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

11.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Kenrick

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

10. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

13.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Tim

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

11. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12.1 km from Oldtown Salinas

Niloufar

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

12. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Renato

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Leslie

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

14. Sand Castle Inn

17.9 km from Oldtown Salinas

Hunter

CA $109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

Shalise

CA $254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

16. El Castell Motel

20.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

David

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An arched structure with a view of trees and chairs.

17. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

21.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Lee Ann

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.

18. Bay Breeze Inn

17.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Scott

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

19. Pacific Inn

19.8 km from Oldtown Salinas

Walter

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a desk.

20. Seaside Inn

17.8 km from Oldtown Salinas

John

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

Find the best Oldtown Salinas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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

While Sunset might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salinas Sports Complex and Salinas Fairways Golf Course.

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Spreckels Junction

Though Spreckels Junction might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salinas Fairways Golf Course and National Steinbeck Center.

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Alisal

While Alisal might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salinas Fairways Golf Course and Salinas Sports Complex.

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Corral de Tierra

While Corral de Tierra isn't home to many top sights, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Oldtown Salinas Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

8/10 Good

"The room was really clean and nice. The mattress was too hard."

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Elite class resort. From the valet parking, to the bell service, to the housekeeping staff. Everything was top notch here. The rooms are gorgeous….spend a little extra for an ocean view. Restaurants are amazing and there’s even a complimentary bike rental for guests. I will definitely be back"

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean updated rooms and bathrooms. Air conditioning is a huge plus. The parking is very limited. I was very impressed with the size of the rooms and the bed was decently comfortable, just very loud when you move even slightly. The WiFi needs help, we got onto our Netflix and it kept pausing every few minutes until we gave up. No curtains to block out the morning light. Unfortunately I just find it overpriced."

Carmel Bay View Inn

8/10 Good

"This is a large facility and we were fortunate to have a 4th floor room which has a nice (partial) view of the ocean. We were within walking distance of downtown Carmel which was very helpful; we could leave the car parked in front of the room. The room was comfortably large, not cramped at all. We liked having a luggage rack for both of us--that doesn't usually happen. The breakfast was very nice--both hot and cold foods. Being on the 4th floor, an elevator was extremely helpful."

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Our top choices for Oldtown Salinas hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

8. Laurel Inn Motel

9. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

11. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12. Inn At Moss Landing Point

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

14. Sand Castle Inn

15. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

16. El Castell Motel

17. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

18. Bay Breeze Inn

19. Pacific Inn

20. Seaside Inn

Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

North Salinas

Sunset

Spreckels Junction

Alisal

Corral de Tierra

Top Oldtown Salinas Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

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