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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara cheap hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,461 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥20,509
￥24,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A building with a covered outdoor area, a potted plant with flowers, and a large planter with tall plants.

2. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (882 reviews)
"Well located and clean room. Easy to park."
United States
Rhea
The price is ￥20,316
￥23,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Presidio
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

3. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,968 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay. Lovely helpful staff. Great location to walk to the Beach and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Tricia
The price is ￥31,855
￥36,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Inn By The Harbor
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the marina through a glass door.

4. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,315 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥22,863
￥26,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Beachside Inn
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

5. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, we would stay here again."
United States
Wesley
The price is ￥21,891
￥24,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Castillo Inn at the Beach
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

6. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,790 reviews)
"Loved it here!"
United States
Monique
The price is ￥17,732
￥20,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Sandpiper Lodge
A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

7. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is ￥15,357
￥17,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

8. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Gustavo
The price is ￥19,206
￥21,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Inn at East Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

9. Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
North State
6.6 out of 10, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room.very helpful staff. This will be my go to place to stay."
United States
K.
The price is ￥15,555
￥17,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Rose Garden Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

10. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
Fairview
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,199 reviews)
"Great only because next to airport"
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥15,592
￥18,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good
"The staff was very welcoming and helpful, sitting under the pergola for happy hour was lovely, and the location was great - not far from the harbor and beautiful parks along the beach or the downtown sites and restaurants."
Shayna 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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What is there to see and do in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Downtown Santa Barbara attracts visitors with its fantastic dining options and bar scene, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then plan some activities that cost very little. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at De la Guerra Plaza, West Beach, or Leadbetter Beach.
How can I get to Downtown Santa Barbara and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Downtown Santa Barbara can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away from the center in Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), located 24.9 mi (40 km) away. Downtown Santa Barbara might not have many public transportation choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.