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Our top choices for Downtown San Luis Obispo cheap hotels

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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (729)
"Spotless room, very courteuos staff."
United States
Jenny
The price is ￥22,703
￥25,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Granada Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (809)
"Enjoyed the hotel."
United States
Donovan
The price is ￥28,705
￥32,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Granada Hotel & Bistro
Sundeck
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (470)
"Excellent! So accommodating and eager to offer top notch service. Early check in, great referrals into town and spotless!"
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥35,698
￥45,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
Morro Suite | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
4.5 star property
Downtown San Luis Obispo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (563)
"Great space, friendly staff and good restaurants - we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. "
United States
michelle
The price is ￥53,932
￥61,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Hotel San Luis Obispo
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Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (991)
"GREAT PLACE TO STAY"
United States
rob
The price is ￥11,350
￥13,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
Lower Higuera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1145)
"Good room, nice staff."
United States
annamalai
The price is ￥10,515
￥11,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Reception
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
Morro Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2027)
"Very nice stay. Hotel was great. "
United States
Cody
The price is ￥9,981
￥11,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
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Apple Farm

Apple Farm

Apple Farm
3.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1580)
"Beautiful hotel and a wonderful staff."
United States
Nadia
Apple Farm
Family Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1188)
"Clean and friendly staff "
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥9,269
￥12,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Lobby
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1177)
"Very comfortable and quiet Rooms are very clean"
United States
Dena
The price is ￥13,246
￥15,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Absolute perfection from beginning to end Free complimentary drinks , breakfast was outstanding. Next to the outlets . Hot tub . Rooms exceptional Price amazing .. "
Victoria 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

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What is there to see and do in Downtown San Luis Obispo?
You don't need to spend big to find places to visit in Downtown San Luis Obispo. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with sights that are easy on the wallet. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.
How can I get to Downtown San Luis Obispo and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around Downtown San Luis Obispo is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), situated 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) away. Downtown San Luis Obispo might not have very many public transit options to choose from so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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