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Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1040)
The price is $175
$199 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1593)
The price is $229
$262 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
The price is $191
$218 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1260)
The price is $172
$204 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
The price is $190
$218 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1010)
The price is $134
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
The price is $133
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
The Presidio
The Presidio
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (658)
The price is $129
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Rose Garden Inn
Rose Garden Inn
6.2 out of 10, (866)
The price is $98
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
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2-star hotels in Santa Barbara
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
3750 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA
8.8/10 Excellent! (70 reviews)
How can I get cheap hotels in Santa Barbara?
Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara
- If you're looking to travel to Santa Barbara on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $98. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $229. Staying a short amount of time in Santa Barbara is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
- When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Santa Barbara, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
- When booking cheap hotel rooms in Santa Barbara, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
- When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.
Santa Barbara Cheap Hotels information
Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara |
9 |
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Highest price | $229 |
Cheapest price | $98 |
Number of guest reviews | 8,372 |
Total number of hotels in Santa Barbara | 1,860 |
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Recent reviews of Santa Barbara hotelsExpedia verified reviews
5/5 Excellent
"Avania inn was a great place to stay. It was clean, quiet, and in a walkable,central area."
A verified traveler from Temecula stayed at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Posted 22 hours ago
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