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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo |
8.0 / 10 (561 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
| Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo |
7.7 / 10 (1392 Reviews) |
From 69$ | |
| Sunbeam Motel |
8.9 / 10 (674 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
| Lamplighter Inn & Suites |
4.9 / 10 (369 Reviews) |
From 64$ | |
| Los Padres Inn |
7.3 / 10 (156 Reviews) |
From 49$ |
Best Affordable Hotels in San Luis Obispo
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Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo
From 65$
Featuring a Jacuzzi and a sauna, Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo offers charming accommodation in the business district of San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo city centre is a 15-minute walk from the venue, while Cuesta Canyon County Park is set 0.9 km away.
This hotel is located in beautiful part of San Luis Obispo just a few steps from Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. Central Coast Renaissance Festival is around 10 minutes by car from the property.
You can get to Performing Arts Center in a few minutes by car.
For a comfortable stay, these spacious rooms offer bathrooms with a lowered sink, a raised toilet, and a shower.
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Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo
From 69$
Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo is a 3-star venue set 4.4 km from History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County. This inn features spa therapy and a garden as well as Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
The property is a 10-minute ride from Karson Butler Events at the Ah Louis Store. It is about 5 km away from the centre of San Luis Obispo.
You will find yourself surrounded by a waterfall. Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo is a short ride from Johnson Park.
The rooms have a view over the patio. Also, the venue features tile flooring.
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Sunbeam Motel
From 45$
Sunbeam Motel San Luis Obispo is a 2-star venue situated approximately 5 minutes' drive from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the accommodation and parking is available on site.
California Polytechnic University is less than 1.9 km away. Attractions within walking distance include Art Central and Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum.
Sunbeam Motel is a short ride from Bubblegum Alley Outlet Mall.
They also have a microwave and a refrigerator.
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Lamplighter Inn & Suites
From 64$
Set within 1.1 km from Cheng Park, the 3-star Lamplighter Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as parking on site. Guests can swim in a seasonal outdoor pool, while the accommodation provides views of the mountain.
Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church is less than 1.3 km away. The inn is a 10-minute walk to the centre of San Luis Obispo.
Lamplighter Inn & Suites is also located near Steynberg Gallery.
They come with a microwave oven and a fridge as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower.
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Los Padres Inn
From 49$
Los Padres Inn San Luis Obispo, located about 25 minutes' walk from California Polytechnic University, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The accommodation is situated 1 km from San Luis Obispo city centre and 10 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport.
Jack House and Gardens is less than 1.8 km away. The hotel is notable for its central location close to Art Central.
You can get to Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church in a few minutes by car.
The rooms offer views of the mountain.
Hotels in San Luis Obispo
| Family Hotel 👪 | Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Sunbeam Motel |
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Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
From 57$
The lovely Mission Inn San Luis Obispo is approximately a 20-minute walk from Cal Poly Recreation Center. Featuring 48 rooms with views of the mountain, this motel is set within a short ride from California Polytechnic University.
Steynberg Gallery is located near the property, and San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away. The venue is conveniently situated just 1.6 km from Mission Plaza.
In-room extras include a microwave oven and a refrigerator.
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University Inn At San Luis Obispo
From 66$
The 2-star University Inn At San Luis Obispo boasts a perfect location near California Polytechnic University, which is around 1.9 km away. Featuring 37 rooms with views of the mountain, this motel is set within a short ride from the historic Fremont Theater.
The venue is located off Art Central, just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre. Mission Plaza is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Marsh at Johnson bus station is 900 metres away.
University Inn At San Luis Obispo is near Steynberg Gallery.
These rooms also provide a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a bath in bathrooms along with a microwave oven and a refrigerator.
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Sands Inn & Suites
From 80$
Sands Inn & Suites is situated in shopping district of San Luis Obispo, only 11 minutes' walk from California Polytechnic University. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a gym facility and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
Located off Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, the accommodation is about 15 minutes’ walk from San Luis Obispo city centre. Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo is relatively near the hotel.
Sands Inn & Suites is a short ride from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
Rooms come with a simple decor and parquetry floor. Guestrooms also include a microwave oven, coffee and tea making facilities, and a refrigerator.
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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
From 99$
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo is located 14 minutes' walk from California Polytechnic University and boasts various recreational opportunities and a golf course. Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church is less than 1.4 km away.
The venue is situated 1 km from San Luis Obispo city centre and 10 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport. The accommodation is also next door to Art Central, and near a motorway.
You can get to Cuesta Park in a few minutes by car.
They offer views of the city. The bathroom is equipped with a bath and a shower.
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Inn At San Luis Obispo
From 94$
Inn At San Luis Obispo is situated in business district of San Luis Obispo, 19 minutes' walk from the movie theater "Palm Theatre". It offers comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.
Located off Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, the inn is about 15 minutes’ walk from San Luis Obispo city centre. Cuesta Canyon County Park is also 12 minutes away by foot.
Inn At San Luis Obispo is a short ride from Bubblegum Alley Street.
The rooms offer views over the city. Comfortable units have coffee and tea making equipment, and a refrigerator.
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Olive Tree Inn & Suites, A Howard Johnson By Wyndham
From 80$
The 3-star Olive Tree Inn & Suites is set 3.3 km from Bishop Peak Mountain and 2.1 km from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church. Located within a 10-minute walk from the downtown, the 59-room venue has the mountain and offers an à la carte restaurant.
Situated in historic part of San Luis Obispo, the accommodation is within reach of the city’ s main attractions, including Santa Rosa Park. The hotel is sited in business district, near parks.
You can get to California Polytechnic University in a few minutes by car.
These rooms feature a microwave, coffee and tea making facilities, and a fridge as well as a tub, an additional toilet, and a shower provided in bathrooms.
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Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - North
From 83$
Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - North is an affordable 2-star venue, which is 5 km from the centre of San Luis Obispo. Irish Hills Natural Reserve is 2.6 km from the motel, while Madonna Plaza Shopping Center is 3.4 km away.
The accommodation offers a prime location 15-minute drive from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport.
You can get to Museum of Art in a few minutes by car.
The rooms are furnished with elegant furniture.
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San Luis Inn And Suites
From 54$
San Luis Inn And Suites San Luis Obispo is a 2-star venue within a 5-minute drive of California Polytechnic University. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms.
The accommodation is located within 10 minutes' walk from the centre of San Luis Obispo. Cuesta Park is 4.4 km from the inn, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 10 km from it.
In the historic district, guests will find many attractions, including San Luis Obispo Superior Court Courthouse.
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Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - South
From 82$
Set 10 minutes by car from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church, the 2-star Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - South features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as parking on site. The property is situated 5 km from San Luis Obispo city centre and 10 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport.
Cheng Park is less than 4.8 km away. The motel features 114 modern rooms featuring a microwave oven and a refrigerator.
You can get to California Polytechnic University in a few minutes by car.
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Avenue Inn Downtown District Slo
From 146$
Located just off Jack House and Gardens, this 3-star Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo is a 10-minutes’ drive from Leaning Pine Arboretum. The venue also features Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
Situated in the heart of San Luis Obispo, the hotel gives quick access to Bubblegum Alley Street. The movie theater "Palm Theatre" is 1.1 km from the inn in San Luis Obispo.
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo is a short ride from Art Central.
A microwave oven, tea and coffee making equipment, and a refrigerator are provided in rooms at this accommodation.
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Homestead Motel
From 43$
Situated around a 10-minute ride from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church, Homestead Motel San Luis Obispo features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site.
California Polytechnic University is less than 2.2 km away. It is set within a 10-minute walking distance from San Luis Obispo city centre.
You can get to the historic Fremont Theater in a few minutes by car.
Guests can also use a microwave and a refrigerator.