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Our top choices for Santa Barbara cheap hotels

A building entrance with a sign reading "micampus galileo galileo".

1. Micampus Galileo Galilei

Micampus Galileo Galilei
2.0 star property
Algiros
7.4 out of 10, Good, (141 reviews)
"Quite place and excellent to have great rest, dint even hear a fly buzzing. Kind people and great location!"
United Kingdom
Azucena
Micampus Galileo Galilei
A spacious room with a wooden staircase, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

2. Panoramic View Duplex II

Panoramic View Duplex II
Rascanya
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Great space!"
United States
Kim A.
The price is ￥8,703
￥24,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Panoramic View Duplex II
A hallway with a reception desk, a wall-mounted poster, and a magazine rack.

3. Hostal Abastos

Hostal Abastos
2.0 star property
Valencia City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (175 reviews)
"tres bon hotel"
Canada
maxime
The price is ￥9,170
￥10,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hostal Abastos
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a balcony with a view.

4. Blue Malva

Blue Malva
1.0 star property
El Cabanyal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (118 reviews)
"Location location location! Perfect small hotel beside the ocean. Excellent attentive staff Great value for the money"
United States
Julie
The price is ￥9,736
￥10,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Blue Malva
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of greenery, a small table with a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Rooms Ciencias

Rooms Ciencias
3.0 star property
Quatre Carreres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (571 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, the room was nice and with good space"
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥10,899
￥11,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Rooms Ciencias
A modern indoor space with a long corridor lined with orange and black seating, large windows, and potted plants.

6. Residencia Universitaria Resa Damià Bonet - Campus Accomodation

Residencia Universitaria Resa Damià Bonet - Campus Accomodation
2.5 star property
Algiros
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"Very good place to stay in Valencia. Peaceful and quiet but still a lot of good restaurants just around the corner."
Norway
Eirik
The price is ￥15,341
￥16,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Residencia Universitaria Resa Damià Bonet - Campus Accomodation
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. Room Valencia

Room Valencia
2.0 star property
Valencia City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (123 reviews)
"The staff was excellent but we had a room without central AC which made it feel like sleeping in an oven"
Canada
TAJUDEEN
The price is ￥10,051
￥11,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Room Valencia
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall art piece.

8. Moreno

Moreno
2.0 star property
Silla
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (45 reviews)
" Very tight parking garage. Small cars only can maneuver. "
United States
Ron
The price is ￥15,339
￥16,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Moreno
A beachfront hotel with palm trees, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

9. Hotel Miramar Valencia

Hotel Miramar Valencia
2.0 star property
El Cabanyal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (284 reviews)
"Clean room"
United States
Rene
The price is ￥16,742
￥18,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hotel Miramar Valencia
A room with exposed wooden beams, a brick wall, a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table with a lamp.

10. Host & Home

Host & Home
3.0 star property
Valencia City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (386 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥13,236
￥14,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Host & Home
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of greenery, a small table with a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
Rooms Ciencias

Rooms Ciencias

Rooms Ciencias
Quatre Carreres

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful hospitality. After a long delay led to a late check in, Alex was super understanding kind and helpful. Gave us many ideas for activities while in town. Gracias!super
United States
Lilia
Reviewed July 18, 2024
Rooms Ciencias

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When is the best time for a budget trip to Santa Barbara?

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What is there to see and do in Santa Barbara?

You don't need to spend big to find places to visit in Santa Barbara. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then fill your itinerary with sights that are easy on the wallet. Check out the area's cultural spots like Museum of Natural Science and Palace of the Marques de Dos Aguas, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Nuevo Centro.

How can I get to Santa Barbara and get around on a budget?

Scoping out the transportation options in Santa Barbara is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is Valencia Airport (VLC), situated 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away. Santa Barbara might not have very many public transit choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.

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