If you’re considering – or already decided to visit St. Augustine for Christmas. Well… You’re in for a treat.
More than 3 million lights are waiting for you during the annual Nights of Lights between mid-November to January. Among other unique things to see, do, and experience.
The best place to stay during Christmas is Downtown. More specifically close to Plaza de la Constitución – also known as the main area of Nights of Lights.
I’ll come up with accommodation for any budget. All of which are no more than around a 15 min walk from the holiday action.
Let’s get started.
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Where To Stay in St Augustine for Christmas Time
Quick overview of the best places to stay in St. Augustine at Christmas Time based on price and previous guests:
| ● 🎒 Budget: | Budget Inn (Rated: 8.3 of 10) 🤩 |
| ● 🏨 Mid-Range: | St Francis Inn B&B (Rated: 9.1 of 10) 🤩 |
| ● 🥂 High-End: | Casa Monica Resort & Spa (Rated: 8.5 of 10) 🤩 |
($) Best Budget Inn’s in St Augustine for Christmas Time
Choosing one of these places is a potentially good fit if you’re fine with the essentials. But with these popular places, you won’t have to sacrifice either a good night’s sleep, basic amenities, or location.
And saving money on accommodation potentially gives you more space for other things such as food, activities, and of course, holiday treats.
1. Budget Inn
This inn is a newly renovated motel on Anastasia Island.
Located a 13 min. walk from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown. The majority of the walk is crossing the scenic Historic Bridge of Lions.
The rooms are modern and spacious and include comfortable king- or double beds. And are equipped with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and cable TV.
It’s also possible to arrange a late checkout at 1 pm on request.
Examples of other amenities:
- Free Parking
- Complementary toiletries and hairdryer
- Vending machines
- Free bottled drinking water
This place is for you if you’re looking for the best budget option, where you’ll get value for money.
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
2. Anastasia Inn
This popular inn is also located on Anastasia Island.
Located a 17 min. walk from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown. Where the majority of the walk is also crossing the scenic Historic Bridge of Lions.
The rooms offer large beds. Whether you pick a double queen room, or single king or queen room. And are equipped with a coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and microwave.
Examples of other amenities:
- Swimming pool (though it might be too cold for most during Christmas time)
- Irons and ironing boards
- TVs with 23 channels
- Ice and vending machines
- Brochures offering transport and discount for nearby activities
And don’t worry about getting hungry before heading out.
All guests have access to a free light breakfast consisting of cereals, bagels, muffins, coffee, orange juice, and milk.
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
3. Economy Inn
This inn is located in the Historic District.
Located a 16 min. walk from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown.
All rooms offer large beds as well. Whether you choose a double queen room or a single king room. And is equipped with air-conditioning, coffee, and a mini-refrigerator.
Examples of other amenities:
- Free Parking
- 24-hours reception
- TV
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
($$) Best Hotels in St Augustine for Christmas Time
Within this category, you’ll not only find the essentials but a little bit of extra all over the line. Whether it comes to the interior, exterior, or (often free) amenities.
If you’re looking into spoiling yourself a bit, one of these options is still good value for money without considering it extravagant.
Since these places are also located Downtown, you’ll only be around 6-7 min. walk from where everything happens.
1. St Francis Inn B&B
There’s a reason this Bed and Breakfast takes the #1 spot in the mid-range category.
Located a short 6 min. walk from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown.
Here you’ll find an impressive 21 unique rooms, ranging from 1-2 beds for up to 2-4 guests.
The room’s interior consists of beautiful antiques and reproduction furniture, though without skipping on modern comfort. And you’ll even receive fresh flowers in your room upon arrival as well.
What’s even more impressive than the rooms is all their free amenities:
- Private parking (including chargers for electric cars)
- Breakfast including homemade hot entries
- Weekend brunch
- Evening desserts and snacks
- Coffee bar
- A private and peaceful courtyard
- Daily events and social hours
- Heated pool (open all-year)
- Free access and discounts on nearby attractions
And during Christmas, they have memorable holiday-themed desserts.
If you’re looking for many extras but without paying a small fortune, this is probably the place for you.
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
2. Carriage Way Inn Bed & Breakfast (Adults Only +21)
In this award-winning Bed and Breakfast, you’ll find only a few min. stroll from the Historic District.
And it’s also located a short 6 min. walk from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown.
Here you’ll find 15 beautiful and uniquely designed rooms with space for up to 2-6 guests.
The amenities of the rooms are all high quality, with everything from 5-star Turkish quality towels to Italian-inspired luxury toiletries.
They offer a wide variety of amenities too:
- Free Parking
- Daily Scrumptious Chef’s Choice Hot Breakfast
- Freshly baked cookies every afternoon
- Cozy upstairs and downstairs verandas
- Free coffee, tea, sodas, and even wine
One amenity that stands out from the rest, is the included access to their app. It works as a mobile concierge service with local recommendations and more.
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
3. Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast
You’ll find this Bed and Breakfast in the heart of the Historic District.
Located a short 7 min. walk from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown.
This place is a bit smaller compared to the rest on the list, giving it a cozy and intimate atmosphere perfectly aligned with the true Christmas spirit.
They offer 7 uniquely designed rooms with space for up to 2-3 guests. All are equipped with mini-refrigerators, an ironing board and iron, signature bath products, and much more.
And like the other place on this list (St Francis Inn Bed and Breakfast), you’ll receive fresh flowers in your room upon arrival. They didn’t steal this idea though, since they’re having the same owners.
They also offer a grand collection of free amenities such as:
- Free private parking
- Breakfast buffet including homemade hot entries
- Weekend brunch
- Daily events and social hours
- Evening desserts and snacks
- Free access and discounts on nearby attractions
The common areas have a laid-back vibe, and when you’re done exploring you can take a rest on their garden patio.
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
($$$) Best Luxury Hotels in St Augustine for Christmas Time
If money isn’t from any concert, one of these places can offer you everything your heart desires.
Though it’s in tough competition with the mid-range offers presented earlier, these places still stand out.
And with these places located in the very center, you’ll only be a stone’s throw away from most things there is to see or do.
1. Cedar House Inn Victorian Bed & Breakfast
Not only is this place taking the #1 spot on the list for this budget.
It also took the impressive spot of being TripAdvisor’s #1 Bed and Breakfast in all of the US in 2018.
Achieving this is not a given, and can be credited to good values, passion, and hard work. Which their attention among other things is proof of.
It’s located a short 5 min. stroll from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown.
Their 8 uniquely designed rooms space up to 2 people. And are all equipped with private baths with a jacuzzi or walk-in shower, bath robes, iron and ironing board, TV, and more.
They also offer a nice collection of complimentary amenities such as:
- Two-course gourmet breakfast
- Beverages such as water, soft drinks, or wine
- Freshly baked goods
- A game room with classic games such as chess and other board games
If you’re looking for a more intimate luxury place and experience, this place is for you.
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
2. The Collector – Luxury Inn & Gardens (Adult Only +16)
This luxury inn provides much more than a good night’s sleep.
If you love art, architecture, and history, this place is for you. They emphasize giving their guests a wholesome unique experience of it all combined.
It doesn’t come as a surprise that this place has caught the attention of some of the nation’s largest media outlets.
It’s located a short 6 min. stroll from Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown.
Their 9 historic buildings are where you’ll find their 30 rooms, all with unique features, housing up to 2-5 people.
All the rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, coffee, and espresso maker, mini-fridge, microwave, TV, electronic safe, and more.
Examples of the free amenities and services offered here:
- Valet service and parking
- Continental breakfast (European)
- Flavored water station
- Afternoon snacks
- Bicycles
- Historical tours of the property (3 x times a week)
- Lawn games
- Daily afternoon and late-night happy hours
If you’re looking for a grand luxury place offering an extraordinary experience, this place is for you.
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
3. Casa Monica Resort & Spa
If you by chance are looking for a castle to accommodate your stay, now you have it.
This place offers most things you can imagine. Such as tours, shows, live music, an art gallery, and much more.
It’s located right next to Plaza de la Constitución (Nights of Lights) Downtown. This also means it’s the best location of all places on the list. Placed in the middle of all the action during Christmas.
The “castle” offers an impressive amount of 138 rooms of different types and styles, housing up to 2-6 guests.
All are equipped with a coffee maker (or in-room Starbucks coffee), high-quality bed, lighted make-up mirror, iron, and ironing board among others.
This is one of those places where it’s almost easier to say what’s not to see, do or experience here.
Examples of the free amenities and services offered here:
- Parking with valet service
- Champagne at check-in
- Heated pool and hot tub (outdoor)
- Wellness center with gym
- Designated workspace
✅ Book now and secure the best price with Booking.com
Best Places To Stay for St Augustine Nights of Lights (Map)
- Budget Inn
- Anastasia Inn
- Economy Inn
- St Francis Inn Bed and Breakfast
- Carriage Way Inn Bed & Breakfast (Adults Only +21)
- Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast
- Cedar House Inn Victorian Bed & Breakfast
- The Collector – Luxury Inn & Gardens (Adults Only +16)
- Casa Monica Resort & Spa
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