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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara cheap hotels

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

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 ￥25,144
￥30,236 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, (1,514 reviews)
"Loved this hotel, staff, location everything was wonderful"
United States
Karri
The price is ￥35,741
￥41,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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, (493 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Emeterio
The price is ￥38,119
￥43,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."
United States
Irina
The price is ￥37,517
￥42,843 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 ￥62,767
￥79,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

6. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Rana
The price is ￥31,168
￥35,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Upham Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

7. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (864 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥22,598
￥25,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
The Presidio
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,190 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms, nice."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥31,718
￥37,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

9. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,488 reviews)
"Super cheap for the area, would definitely re-visit."
United States
Monique
The price is ￥11,893
￥14,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

10. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,683 reviews)
"Good place for an overnight stay."
United States
Mary Ellen
The price is ￥13,308
￥15,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"We had a fabulous 2 nights at the Avila village inn. The location was beautiful quiet and easy to get to the beach. Few miles away. The ability to get day passes as the neighboring athletic club was unbelievable. What a beautiful club it was too! Pickleball was on our agenda."
Laurie 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour 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.