Budget Inn

City-center motel within easy reach of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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December 2025

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January 2026

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks - Budget Inn (San Luis Obispo)

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In the heart of Foothill, Budget Inn offers a warm welcome with lush gardens and helpful staff. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, and enjoy coffee or tea in the lobby.

Good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Vending machine
Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Bathtub or shower
Free self parking

$70 nightly

Dec 24 - Dec 25

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 22 - Dec 23

Tomorrow

Dec 23 - Dec 24

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

312 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

312 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

312 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk

$49 nightly

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

What's nearby

Santa Rosa Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Fremont Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 40 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 103 min drive
San Luis Obispo Station - 2 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
‪Hotel SLO - ‬12 min walk
‪Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica - ‬14 min walk
‪Koberl At Blue - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

Budget Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach Pier. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 27 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Garden

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

36-inch TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Budget Inn San Luis Obispo

Budget San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Budget Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Budget Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Budget Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Budget Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Budget Inn also has a garden.

What's the area around Budget Inn like?

Budget Inn is in Foothill, a short 18-minute walk from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 12 minutes' walk from Fremont Theater.

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Budget Inn Reviews

6.0

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.0

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff

Location

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10/10 Exceptional

Jul 28, 2025

Budget Inn Rocks & Owner Is Awesome

Stayed there for two nights in a row, the owner was amazing and very friendly and hospitable. I’ll definitely stay in the area again very soon.

albert r., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 28, 2025

Budget Inn Is Amazing Value!

Budget Inn was perfectly located, plenty of convenient stores and fast food or restaurants to consider, walking distance to parks and other shopping, the owner was amazing and very hospitable and checked in on us a couple of times each day, I’m a business owner and that kind of hospitality goes a long way, we will definitely be staying again within the next week or two

albert r., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2025

Other than the property being a bit dated and right off the freeway, it was a quiet and friendly place to sleep for a couple nights. We had originally planned only to stay for one night, but were easily able to add an extra night for our stay. Staff was very helpful.

Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 22, 2025

The location is in a great spot and very convenient. The staff were friendly and available when needed. Thank you Boss!

Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 5, 2025

Nice area, staff, and property great for a SLO visit

Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 17, 2025

Nice staff, affordable, hotel is quiet and clean and right off the hwy

Lora, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 11, 2025

Absolutely adorable property and the front desk was welcoming & accommodating. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location is ideal being on the waterfront. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay with many dining options & activities within walking distance.

Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 13, 2024

It was quite and the staff was friendly.

Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2024

Nice hotel, friendly staff

Teche, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 13, 2024

My check in was hassle free, and the staff was friendly

Frank, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 11, 2023

Rooms r clean and its quiet and cowgirl cafe next door is a great place for brunch

Betzabe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 13, 2024

The property was clean and quiet

frank j, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 22, 2024

Many dinning areas to choose from

Ebony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2023

Very accommodating, nice staff

Alice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 24, 2024

Friendly staff

Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 6, 2024

It's a very convenient location, everything is within 5 mins, including downtown. So many dining options within steps of the hotel.

Santa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 11, 2024

We arrived a bit early but were allowed to check-in early. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is a little older but priced accordingly. The location was very convenient. We would definitely stay here again!

Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2024

Quiet and clean

Dominic, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 29, 2024

Very comfortable!

Rafael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2023

This is an older property that is close to downtown and has easy freeway access. Also a friendly staff.

Greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 13, 2024

Clean and quiet

Dominic, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2023

It is a clean and quiet hotel with very comfortable beds and broad rooms. Bathroom accessories are varied and abundant. Excellent location is very close to everything.