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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara cheap hotels

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1. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (696 reviews)
"Great place and walking distance to fun bars"
United States
Rodney J
The price is ￥26,091
￥31,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Haley Hotel
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,517 reviews)
"Loved this hotel, staff, location everything was wonderful"
United States
Karri
The price is ￥36,069
￥41,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Santa Barbara
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

3. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (494 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Emeterio
The price is ￥39,742
￥45,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."
United States
Irina
The price is ￥37,713
￥43,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

5. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥55,236
￥71,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,412 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is ￥24,499
￥29,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

7. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥18,945
￥33,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

8. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (865 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥20,045
￥22,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Presidio
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

9. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (894 reviews)
"Very affordable, clean, comfortable room with all the amenities I expect. Close walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara and the waterfront. Very friendly staff. Nice area on State St. with convenient restaurants nearby. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
David
The price is ￥18,891
￥21,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Orange Tree Inn
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

10. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,290 reviews)
"Great location, free parking on site was great, nice staff, nice rooms, and amazing breakfast!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ￥25,860
￥29,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Beachside Inn
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Loved this hotel. Location was fantastic, shopping and restaurants very close."
KELLY 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

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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.