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Hotels in Santa Barbara rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Social Stays - Santa Barbara's First Hostel on State Street
0.16 km from city centre
$116
Per night
Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
0.32 km from city centre
$384
Per night
Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
1.39 km from city centre
$326
Per night
Social Stays - Santa Barbara's First Hostel on State Street
0.16 km from city centre
$116
Per night
Casa Riviera - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
0.32 km from city centre
$384
Per night
Casa Valerio - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara
1.39 km from city centre
$326
Per night
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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.

3-star hotels

26 properties
from
$155
per night

4-star hotels

13 properties
from
$196
per night

5-star hotels

3 properties
from
$557
per night

3-star hotels

26 properties
from
$155
per night

4-star hotels

13 properties
from
$196
per night

5-star hotels

3 properties
from
$557
per night

Find a Santa Barbara hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues 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

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Highest rated hotelSocial Stays - Santa Barbara's First Hostel on State Street – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookMarch
Average 4 star hotel price$424 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$1,046 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Santa Barbara: FAQs

In Santa Barbara, the expected average temperature in March is 13°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.
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.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $93 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $111 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $367 per night, and the average price on weekends is $455. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 13.0km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Santa Maria Airport, which is 87.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Barbara. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $340 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $142 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $502 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $182 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Santa Barbara is currently around $1,062 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $423 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Santa Barbara is March, with an average price of $240 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to $540 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is $376 per night, which is around 24% lower than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Orange Tree Inn, Moxy Santa Barbara and Villa Rosa Inn.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Santa Barbara are Casa Jardin, Harbor House Inn and El Encanto Santa Barbara.

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