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Cheapest Budget hotels in Santa Barbara

Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Santa Barbara we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
Town and Country Inn
Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn

2800 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$119
Avg. per night
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Oasis Inn and Suites
Oasis Inn and Suites

Oasis Inn and Suites

3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$139
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Agave Inn
Agave Inn

Agave Inn

3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$205
Avg. per night
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Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

22 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$260
Avg. per night
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El Capitan Canyon
El Capitan Canyon

El Capitan Canyon

11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
18.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$324
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The Craft House Inn
The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn

1327 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$349
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The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$421
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Other accommodations in Santa Barbara

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Santa Barbara. There are 1,121 properties in Santa Barbara and price data was last updated on August 11, 2025.
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

206 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$352
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
$379
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara- State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara- State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara- State Street

3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
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Oasis Inn and Suites
Oasis Inn and Suites

Oasis Inn and Suites

3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$139
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Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$305
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

306 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$284
Avg. per night
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Inn at East Beach
Inn at East Beach

Inn at East Beach

1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$197
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Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Barbara to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on August 11, 2025.

  • How much does it cost to stay at a Budget hotels in Santa Barbara?

    The average price of a Budget hotels in Santa Barbara is $399 per night. The absolute cheapest deal found was $74/night for Budget hotels. Ith Santa Barbara Beach Hostel is the cheapest Budget hotels in the city based on our data.

  • Are Budget hotels more or less expensive than other Santa Barbara hotels?

    HotelsCombined users have found that prices at Budget hotels are generally more costly per night. On average, you can expect to pay $399/night for a Budget hotels in Santa Barbara. If you’re looking to stay at a hotel in Santa Barbara, you should expect to pay $364/night.

  • Which Budget hotels near Santa Barbara Fish Market are highly rated?

    There are 3 options for Budget hotels over 3 Stars within 2 miles of Santa Barbara Fish Market. Those planning on staying near Santa Barbara Fish Market in a hotel with this accommodation should expect to pay around $385/night. Palihouse Santa Barbara, Tide Pool Villas, and The Craft House Inn are the Budget hotels in the area of Santa Barbara Fish Market that usually have the lowest nightly rates.

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