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Cheap Hotels in Salinas

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1. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Marina

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Moss Landing

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

3. Sand Castle Inn

Seaside

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A balcony with a view of the sea, a fireplace, and a framed painting.

4. Cannery Row Inn

New Monterey

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A hotel sign with 'El Castell Hotel' and the number '2102' on a brown and white background.

5. El Castell Hotel

Casanova Oak Knoll

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

6. Victorian Inn

New Monterey

$177 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

7. Pacific Inn

Casanova Oak Knoll

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A marina with boats docked, a pier with a flag, and a building with a sign.

8. Lone Oak Lodge

Villa Del Monte

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A sign for The Olympia Lodge with a duck illustration, surrounded by landscaped garden beds and a stone wall.

9. Olympia Lodge

Beach Tract

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A landscaped garden with a circular hedge, gravel paths, and a variety of trees.

10. Padre Oaks

Monterey Vista

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

11. Discovery Inn

Seaside

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

12. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Vista

$66 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a building with a sign.

13. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A residential area with a narrow pathway flanked by blue flowering plants and neatly trimmed hedges, leading to houses with red roofs.

14. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Grove Acres

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A coastal landscape with rocky shores, sandy beach, and wildflowers.

15. Deer Haven Inn

Grove Acres

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and string lights.

16. Villa Franca Inn

Monterey Vista

$65 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

17. The Stevenson Monterey

Downtown Monterey

$112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a black headboard, and a walk-in closet with a sliding door.

18. Inn By the Bay Monterey

Monterey Vista

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a blue sofa, beige armchairs, and patterned ottomans.

19. The Inn at 1252

Monterey Vista

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and seating areas.

20. Stargazer Hotel

Monterey Vista

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Top neighborhoods in Salinas

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North Salinas

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

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Sunset

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A modern building with a large sign reading "Stieboch" and a mural of a field.

Oldtown Salinas

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

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Alisal

Salinas's Alisal neighborhood offers attractions including Salinas Fairways Golf Course.

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Spreckels Junction

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

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Top landmarks in Salinas

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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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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 full of friendly people 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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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.