Santa Barbara Budget Hotels

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The Craft House Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
The Craft House Inn
Downtown
9.8Wonderful(288)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 2,306+
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Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Patio
Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
9.4Wonderful(49)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
S$ 551+
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Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara
Casa Jardin - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.3Wonderful(137)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
S$ 448+
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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(130)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
S$ 480+
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Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt. - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Serenity Large 1-bedroom Guest Apt.
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
9.2Wonderful(6)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 358+
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Palihouse Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(527)
Parking
Pool
Pet-friendly
S$ 964+
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The Franciscan Hotel - Santa Barbara - Living room
The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
8.9Very Good(2500)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
S$ 607+
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Ith Santa Barbara Beach Hostel - Santa Barbara - Beach
Ith Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
8.8Very Good(237)
S$ 264+
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Agave Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Agave Inn
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(833)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 332+
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El Capitan Canyon - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
El Capitan Canyon
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(15)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 467+
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Castillo Inn at the Beach - Santa Barbara - Building
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
8.6Very Good(1598)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 467+
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Oasis Inn and Suites - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Oasis Inn and Suites
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
8.1Very Good(2573)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 259+
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Social Stays - Santa Barbara's First Hostel On State Street - Santa Barbara - Kitchen
Social Stays - Santa Barbara's First Hostel On State Street
Downtown
8.0Very Good(19)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 171+
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Town and Country Inn - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Town and Country Inn
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
7.4Good(930)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
S$ 235+
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High season

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Average price (weekend night)

April
July
S$ 233
S$ 187
Cheapest month to stay with an average 56% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 47% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

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 April and March.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally, rooms cost less on a Thursday. The most expensive night for a stay is Sunday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was S$ 445. The most expensive cost S$ 652.

FAQs about Santa Barbara budget hotels

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

    On average, budget hotel rooms in Santa Barbara cost S$ 640. Depending on when you make your booking, when you book for, and other factors, it is possible to get better deals. The cheapest price booked on KAYAK in the last 3 days was S$ 391.

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