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Our top choices for Santa Barbara cheap hotels

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A hallway with wooden ceiling beams, a fire extinguisher, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel lobby with leather chairs, a vending machine, and a reception desk.
A room with bunk beds, a chair, a small table, and blue curtains.

1. Hotel Galería Plaza

Hotel Galería Plaza
Santa Bárbara
AU$64
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Galería Plaza
A person seated at a wooden table with a candle, a cup, and a plate. In the background, there is a building with illuminated spires and a clock tower.
A room with a bed, a wicker basket with pampas grass, and a view of the outside through an open door.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a signboard, and a street in front.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a statue.

2. Hotel Colonial Abejorral

Hotel Colonial Abejorral
Abejorral
United States
Mike Van Der
AU$58
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Colonial Abejorral
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a water dispenser, a blue sofa, and a staircase.
A modern interior with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and potted plants.
A multi-story building with a sign reading "HOTEL CALDAS PLAZA".

3. Hotel Caldas Plaza

Hotel Caldas Plaza
Caldas
United States
Rolando
AU$36
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Caldas Plaza
A tranquil outdoor pool area with a central waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and a small bridge.
An outdoor dining area with bamboo furniture and a canopy overhead.
A traditional multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a steep hillside.

4. Aldea Los Pioneros

Aldea Los Pioneros
Venecia
AU$102
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Aldea Los Pioneros
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a door with curtains.
A multi-story building with balconies, a sign indicating a restaurant, and a small entrance.
A teal-colored sofa with patterned cushions and a matching armchair, accompanied by a small wooden table.
A spacious room with a long wooden table, benches, a television, and a refrigerator.

5. Hotel Madre Laura

Hotel Madre Laura
Jericó
United States
Charlie
AU$43
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Madre Laura
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by potted plants and rocks, set in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A large tree in a well-maintained garden with a paved walkway and outdoor seating.
A bathroom with a dark wood vanity, a glass shower enclosure, and a tiled backsplash.

6. Hotel CSI Llanogrande

Hotel CSI Llanogrande
Rionegro
United States
Sandra
AU$48
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hotel CSI Llanogrande
A balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape, wooden furniture, and a tiled floor.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.
A balcony with a patterned floor, a table, and a chair.
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7. Apartment in Jerico so you can enjoy the beauty of this wonderful town

Apartment in Jerico so you can enjoy the beauty of this wonderful town
Jericó
United States
MARIO
AU$117
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Apartment in Jerico so you can enjoy the beauty of this wonderful town
A cozy room with a large window, wooden flooring, and a bed with a striped blanket.
A gated entrance with a gravel path leading to a wooden fence.
A wooden rack with two white robes hanging on it and a rolled-up towel on the floor.
A tented accommodation room with a bed, a wooden table with bottles, a hanging clothes rack, and a small side table.

8. Bohemia Glamping

Bohemia Glamping
La Unión de Sucre
United States
marco
AU$104
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Bohemia Glamping
A cozy living area with a hammock, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A view from a window overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a few buildings in the foreground.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A bathroom with a white toilet, a shower with a curtain, a small shelf with a plant, and a blue mat on the floor.

9. Casa Fibonacci

Casa Fibonacci
Titiribí
AU$58
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Casa Fibonacci
A modern lobby with geometric ceiling lighting, a reception desk, and seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A hotel named 'HOTEL BOSSANOVA' with a modern facade, large windows, and a tiled entrance area.
A corridor with patterned flooring, a modern ceiling design, and a column structure.

10. Hotel Bossanova

Hotel Bossanova
Rionegro
United States
Pedro
AU$74
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hotel Bossanova
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When is the best time for a budget trip to Santa Barbara?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Santa Barbara, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and July, with an average of 17°C. The rainiest months in Santa Barbara are April, May, October and November, with each month seeing an average of 450 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Santa Barbara?
You won't have to spend big to find places to visit in Santa Barbara. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then plan some activities that cost very little. If you're eager to get outdoors, you can enjoy the natural setting at El Retiro Park, La Ceja Central Park or Sabaneta Park.
How can I get to Santa Barbara and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Santa Barbara can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Medellín (MDE-José María Córdova Intl.), 23.1 mi (37.2 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 23.9 mi (38.5 km) away: Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Santa Barbara might not have very many public transport choices so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.

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