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Town and Country Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Town and Country Inn
Santa Barbara, CA
7.4Good(948)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$154+
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Ith Santa Barbara Beach Hostel - Santa Barbara - Beach
Ith Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Santa Barbara, CA
8.8Very good(260)
$169+
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Oasis Inn and Suites - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Oasis Inn and Suites
Santa Barbara, CA
8.1Very good(2610)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$176+
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Agave Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Agave Inn
Santa Barbara, CA
8.5Very good(844)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$221+
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Castillo Inn at the Beach - Santa Barbara - Building
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
8.5Very good(1677)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$322+
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El Capitan Canyon - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
El Capitan Canyon
Santa Barbara, CA
8.4Very good(20)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$324+
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Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt. - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt.
Santa Barbara, CA
9.2Wonderful(10)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$360+
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Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Building
Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.3Wonderful(169)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$360+
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The Franciscan Hotel - Santa Barbara - Living room
The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara, CA
8.9Very good(2534)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$421+
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Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.5Wonderful(2)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$440+
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Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Balcony
Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
9.4Wonderful(68)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$468+
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Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara
Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.3Wonderful(136)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$517+
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Palihouse Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(534)
Parking
Pool
Pet friendly
$576+
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The Craft House Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
The Craft House Inn
Downtown
9.5Wonderful(294)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$618+
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KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in Santa Barbara

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How much does a budget hotel room in Santa Barbara cost?

The average price for a budget hotel in Santa Barbara is $511 but this can vary depending on the season, the star rating of the hotel and when you’ve booked. In the last 7 days, the cheapest price found on KAYAK was $304.

How early should you book a budget hotel in Santa Barbara?

Book at least 5 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Barbara budget hotel.
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Low season

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Lowest hotel price

March
June
$304
$146
$60
Cheapest month to stay with an average 29% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 88% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Santa Barbara budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in Santa Barbara are cheaper in the low season, which is in March and April.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Sunday. The most expensive night for a stay is Thursday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $146. The most expensive cost $198.

FAQs about Santa Barbara budget hotels

  • How many budget hotels are there in Santa Barbara?

    Currently, there are around 29 budget hotels on KAYAK available for you to book.

  • What are the most popular budget hotels in Santa Barbara?

    The most popular budget hotels among KAYAK users in the last 3 months are Oasis Inn and Suites, El Capitan Canyon and The Franciscan Hotel.

Where to stay in a budget hotel in Santa Barbara?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Santa Barbara by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

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