Cheap Hotels in Salinas

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Top 5 Cheap Hotels in Salinas at a glance

  1. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas — 2-star hotel in Sunset. Guest rating: 7.4/10 — Good.
  2. Steinbeck Lodge — 2-star hotel in Oldtown Salinas. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
  3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel — 2.5-star hotel in Sunset. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
  4. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area — 2-star hotel in Sunset. Guest rating: 7.4/10 — Good.
  5. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area — 2.5-star hotel in Sunset. Guest rating: 8.0/10 — Very Good.

Cheap Hotels in Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Sunset
$82
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
Oldtown Salinas
$105
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Steinbeck Lodge

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Sunset
$117
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
Sunset
$75
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
Sunset
$111
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Boronda
$148
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
Sunset
$144
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area
Sunset
$86
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
Sunset
$155
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel
North Salinas
$126
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Laurel Inn Motel

Chateau Coralini

Chateau Coralini
Salinas
$150
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Chateau Coralini

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
Oldtown Salinas
$101
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Sunset
$117
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Western Motel

Western Motel
Sunset
$125
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Western Motel

Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Boronda
$197
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Marina
$75
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
Seaside
$99
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Sand Castle Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina
Marina
$122
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Marina
$119
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection
San Juan Bautista
$118
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection
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Top neighborhoods in Salinas

North Salinas

The North Salinas neighborhood offers attractions such as Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

Spreckels Junction

Salinas's Spreckels Junction neighborhood offers attractions including Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom.

Oldtown Salinas

The Oldtown Salinas neighborhood has lots to see including National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House.

Top landmarks in Salinas

An exhibition with historical artifacts, including a vintage telephone, a wooden wagon, and a horse.

National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at National Steinbeck Center in Oldtown Salinas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Salinas, you can easily walk to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.
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A mountain landscape with a dirt path, dense green forests, and a distant city skyline.

Toro County Park

7.8/10 (107 reviews)
Toro County Park is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from central Salinas, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Spend the afternoon at the beach and head to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Spreckels Memorial Park and Indian Springs Park, both nearby.
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Salinas Sports Complex

7.6/10 (184 reviews)
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Salinas Sports Complex, a stadium in North Salinas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you think Salinas Sports Complex is cool, you also might like California Rodeo Grounds and Sherwood Tennis Center, both located nearby.
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California Rodeo Grounds

7.6/10 (116 reviews)
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at California Rodeo Grounds, a stadium in North Salinas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you think California Rodeo Grounds is cool, you also might like Salinas Sports Complex and Sherwood Tennis Center, both located nearby.
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Northridge Mall

8.0/10 (193 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Northridge Mall in North Salinas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
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Steinbeck House

7.6/10 (95 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Steinbeck House— just one of the monuments in Oldtown Salinas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
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Monterey Zoo

7.6/10 (17 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Monterey Zoo, located 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from central Salinas. If you have fun at Monterey Zoo, you'll love The Farm, located nearby.
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Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

7.2/10 (69 reviews)
Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Salinas, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Salinas has to offer, head to California Rodeo Grounds, Salinas Sports Complex, and National Steinbeck Center.
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any cheap motels in Salinas?
If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Salinas, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas where you'll find free breakfast and free WiFi.
What are the best cheap things to do in Salinas?
Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Salinas, enjoy the outdoors at Toro County Park or Fort Ord National Monument. Be certain a visit to Steinbeck House is in your plans.

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