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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, (2,463 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥19,253
￥23,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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, (1,957 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay. Lovely helpful staff. Great location to walk to the Beach and restaurants."
United Kingdom
Tricia
The price is ￥34,376
￥39,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Inn By The Harbor
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

3. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (883 reviews)
"Well located and clean room. Easy to park."
United States
Rhea
The price is ￥20,352
￥23,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Presidio
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, (1,319 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥22,340
￥25,511 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice, we would stay here again."
United States
Wesley
The price is ￥21,930
￥25,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Castillo Inn at the Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

6. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,811 reviews)
"Good parking, centrally located, walking distance to Carpinteria State Park."
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥11,245
￥13,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

7. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,794 reviews)
"Loved it here!"
United States
Monique
The price is ￥17,763
￥20,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sandpiper Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

8. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
Fairview
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,200 reviews)
"Great only because next to airport"
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥15,619
￥18,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

9. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Gustavo
The price is ￥19,180
￥21,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Inn at East Beach
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

10. 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 ￥17,380
￥19,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and clean room. Good waffles for breakfast. We didn’t want a big breakfast; choices were a bit limited if you did want anything bigger."
Thea 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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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.