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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, (2,444 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥18,439
￥22,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

2. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,963 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay. Lovely helpful staff. Great location to walk to the Beach and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Tricia
The price is ￥37,323
￥42,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Inn By The Harbor
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the marina through a glass door.

3. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,324 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥22,676
￥25,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Beachside Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a window with curtains.

4. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (887 reviews)
"Well located and clean room. Easy to park."
United States
Rhea
The price is ￥18,793
￥21,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Presidio
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, (1,000 reviews)
"A great location, very clean and easily accessible, free parking is a plus"
United States
petr
The price is ￥22,011
￥25,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Castillo Inn at the Beach
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

6. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved my stay here! Just across the street from east beach, lots of parking, perfect location"
United States
Alison
The price is ￥17,710
￥20,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Inn at East Beach
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,811 reviews)
"Loved it here!"
United States
Monique
The price is ￥16,047
￥18,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sandpiper Lodge
A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (277 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is ￥19,612
￥22,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room.very helpful staff. This will be my go to place to stay."
United States
K.
The price is ￥15,975
￥18,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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, (1,193 reviews)
"Great only because next to airport"
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥15,677
￥18,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,568 reviews
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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
508 reviews
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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
720 reviews
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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel, walkable to everything. Pretty low key while we stayed there, so it was quiet. Free wine and snacks for happy hour and a good selection for the free breakfast. Organic eggs, egg bites, fruits, pastries etc! Super friendly and knowledgeable Front Desk person when we checked in. Have us a list of places to eat which included what’s vegan/ gluten free
United States
angela
Reviewed May 2, 2024
Inn By The Harbor

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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.