The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Eureka

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Eureka

If it's your first trip to Eureka, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Eureka. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Eureka. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Eureka for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Eureka beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Eureka for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Carter House Inns

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $269 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 301 L Street, Carter House Inns has great rooms from $269 (before taxes). It offers room service, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Kid-friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Inn with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Eureka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn which has nice rooms starting at $179. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 232 W 5Th Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hydrangea Inn

Inn with prices starting at $263 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hydrangea Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $263. We loved that is has room service, breakfast, outdoor tennis, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2419 F Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, city views, free parking, and mini-golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $241 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Eureka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $241, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka, at 815 West Wabash Ave provides a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers city views, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Inn at 2nd & C

Inn with prices starting at $268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

The Inn at 2nd & C has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a casino, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $268 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 139 2nd Street. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, fishing, family rooms, a refrigerator, and elevators to the upper floors, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Eureka, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Week in Eureka or Best Hotels for One Night in Eureka.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Eureka?

Eureka Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$244

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Eureka, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $244. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Eureka.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $263
  • 3-star hotels: $239
  • 2-star hotels: $241


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