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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1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

Mayra

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Veronica

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a projector screen, and a colorful artwork on the wall.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 1.3 km from Oldtown Salinas

Iracema

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Joy

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

Sofia

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

9. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12.1 km from Oldtown Salinas

Rhonda

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

10. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

11.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Philip

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

13.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Gavin

CA $254 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

13.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Wei

CA $307 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

13. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

13.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Lisa

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

13.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Guinevere

CA $281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

16. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Tiffany

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

Changhong

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A multi-story hotel with a prominent glass facade and a sign reading "EMBASSY SUITES".

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

19.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Shannon

CA $328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

19. Pacific Inn

19.8 km from Oldtown Salinas

Sean

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

Michele

CA $261 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 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.

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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

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 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 Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

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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 National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House.

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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

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This will be where I’ll stay when in the Monterey Bay Area in the future. It’s a well-appointed room, pleasant and with everything we need."

Lovers Point Inn

8/10 Good

"I needed a quiet and safe place to sleep at night while I was helping family, and Lover's Point Inn fit the bill. I could see that other units on my floor had been renovated with vinyl planks and blackout curtains. Mine had not been worked on yet, and still had carpet and curtains that let in the light outside. I was glad I had brought a mask. The tub/shower was clean and updated. I loved the windows that would actually open!!!! Parking is tricky if you get in after 6pm. There are some places in front of the hotel, but when those are full, you need to go to the underground parking. It is well lit and I felt safe in it. But it is narrow and has no exit; you have to turn around and go out the entrance. I needed to do an about eight point turn to get reversed. The staff is super helpful, kind, I really liked them all. I believe I will stay there again."

Monterey Peninsula Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was close to a beach. The property was well maintained, I felt that I should have stayed few more days and enjoy Monterey Bay. I was also lucky that on the day of my stay the weather was so nice that I could spend 3 hours for my morning walk. The room was neat, clean and well maintained. The office staff in the front office was very helpful and she provided a route map to navigate the town. There were few cookware in the unit I stayed, so if you plan buy some vegetables, eggs, oil and salt so that you can cook your breakfast. I did reach late in the evening so I couldn't enjoy the firepit and the hot pool. My overall experience was very good."

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Our top choices for Oldtown Salinas hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

4. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

7. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

8. Laurel Inn Motel

9. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

13. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

14. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

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

16. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

19. Pacific Inn

20. Victorian Inn

Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

North Salinas

Sunset

Alisal

Spreckels Junction

Corral de Tierra

Top Oldtown Salinas Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

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