Cheap Santa Barbara Hotels

Find the best Santa Barbara hotel for your dates, by price or preference

Compare hotel deals across hundreds of providers, all in one place

Look out for Santa Barbara hotels with free cancellation or excellent ratings

Trusted Santa Barbara hotel providers

See all hotels in Santa Barbara

Filter by:

Amenities

Parking Spa Pool Kitchen Fitness center Airport shuttle Room service Wi-Fi Casino Pets allowed

Best for

Couples Family Solo travelers Business trips

Accommodation Type

Apartment Hostel Resort Guest House Vacation rentals

View hotels by

All taxes and fees included

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

2.36 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$325

a night

Villa Rosa Inn

1.22 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$318

a night

Simpson House Inn

1.29 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$366

a night

Can’t find the right hotel?

Search all available hotels near Santa Barbara. Find the one that’s right for you.

Search hotels

Montecito Inn

5.29 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$365

a night

Lemon Tree Inn

3.14 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$176

a night

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

2.47 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$190

a night

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2.09 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$400

a night

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

2.69 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

$421

a night

View more hotels

Hotels in Santa Barbara rated best by other travelers

Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.

Casa De La Vina Unit 12 - Boutique Apartment

0.66 km from city center

$405

Per night

The Franciscan Hotel

1.24 km from city center

$423

Per night

Casa Valerio Unit 6C-Boutique Suite in Downtown Santa Barbara

1.39 km from city center

$263

Per night

Casa De La Vina Unit 12 - Boutique Apartment

0.66 km from city center

$405

Per night

The Franciscan Hotel

1.24 km from city center

$423

Per night

Casa Valerio Unit 6C-Boutique Suite in Downtown Santa Barbara

1.39 km from city center

$263

Per night

Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Santa Barbara.

Find a Santa Barbara hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the lines at the top Santa Barbara attractions by staying close to them.

Shoreline Park

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Shoreline Park

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Fast facts

Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.

Highest-rated hotel	Casa De La Vina Unit 12 - Boutique Apartment – 5.0
Cheapest month to book	December
Average 4-star hotel price	$521 per night
Average 5-star hotel price	$832 per night

How to find the best hotel deals in Santa Barbara

Want to use the same magic that powers our award-winning flight search to find the best room rates on the Internet? Here are a few tips to help you search and save in seconds.

Flexible on dates? Say hello to better rates

Fancy a break, but haven't decided on exact dates yet? Good! Use our calendar view to find the cheapest month or even day of the month to stay in Santa Barbara.

Finding cheap hotels in Santa Barbara: FAQs

What’s the weather like in Santa Barbara?

In Santa Barbara, the expected average temperature in July is 22°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 8°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is August.

Can I cancel or amend my hotel reservation last minute if I need to?

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Santa Barbara with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Can I get a last-minute Santa Barbara hotel deal?

Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $27 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $85 per night.

Is it more expensive to stay in Santa Barbara hotels on weekends?

The average price of a hotel during the week is $393 per night, and the average price on weekends is $452. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara could be Wednesday.

What airports are the closest to the center of Santa Barbara?

The nearest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 13.0km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Santa Maria Airport, which is 87.9km from the city center.

What day is cheapest to stay in hotels in Santa Barbara?

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Wednesday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.

How much do 3-star hotels cost in Santa Barbara?

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $365 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is $134 per night.

How much do 4-star hotels cost in Santa Barbara?

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $576 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is $228 per night.

How much do 5-star luxury hotels cost in Santa Barbara?

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $946 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is $405 per night.

When is the best time to stay in a hotel in Santa Barbara?

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Santa Barbara is July, with an average price of $392 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can be up to $930 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.