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The best cheap hotels in Santa Barbara

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Stay connected in Santa Barbara and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Casa Riviera - Boutique Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a...

    From US$636.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available. Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable.

    From US$181.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Ideally situated in Santa Barbara, The Craft House Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast, which features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set 2 km from West Beach and 17 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara in the centre of Santa Barbara, Villa Castillo 3 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Situated right in the centre of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #3 features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Situated 1.3 km from West Beach and 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara in the centre of Santa Barbara, The Inn At Anatega #1 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Set in a central area of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #4 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in the centre of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #5 provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews

    Situated in Santa Barbara, 400 metres from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    From US$169.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Right in the heart of Santa Barbara, situated within a short distance of West Beach and Antioch College, Upscale Downtown Home Walk to Beach shops Bars 2 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Located in Santa Barbara, 600 metres from West Beach, Los Aguajes has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From US$587.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Offering city views, Luxurious Mykonos in Santa Barbara with Outdoor Deck Short Bike Ride to Beach is an accommodation located in Santa Barbara, 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, West Beach Villa 1 is situated in Santa Barbara. This villa features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Set in Santa Barbara and only 22 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, New Listing -Luxury House on the Riviera, Modern Design, and Panoramic Ocean -30 day Minimum offers accommodation with...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located in Santa Barbara, 700 metres from One Thousand Steps Beach and 20 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, Little Palm Cottage offers a terrace and air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

    Hobbit Haven is located in the Mission Canyon district of Santa Barbara, 4.9 km from Antioch College, 6.8 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 7.1 km from Santa Barbara City College.

    From US$210.69 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Located 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara City College and 4 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, La Mesa House, a large modern home offers accommodation...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Situated in Santa Barbara, 10 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and 8.6 km from Antioch College, Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt. Offers a garden and air conditioning.

    From US$360.32 per night

  • Palm Cottage

    Montecito
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Palm Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Montecito, 4.9 km from Westmont College, 6 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, as well as 6.2 km from Antioch College.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Hammonds Beach Haven is located in the Montecito district of Santa Barbara, 24 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, 5.7 km from Westmont College and 6.7 km from Amtrack Station Santa...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Cozy New - Casa Blanca Suite B1 is located in the Montecito district of Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College, 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 8.5 km from Antioch College.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Blanca Suite A1 - New, Private, Cozy! is set in Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College and 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    1 Bedroom Casita - Casa Blanca is set in the Montecito district of Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College, 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 8.5 km from Antioch College.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Casa Blanca Suite B2 - New, Private, Cozy!, a property with a garden, is located in Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College, 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, as well as 8.5 km from Antioch...

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  • Castillo Inn at the Beach

    Cheap hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara
    Avg. price/night: US$267.23
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,305 reviews
    Lovely Inn. Location was very good. Guy at checkin was very informative. Room was very clean and confortable.
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