Viking Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, cribs/infant beds
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1506 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA, 93463
  • Place, Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Solvang Festival Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Solvang

Located in Downtown Solvang, Viking Inn is next to Santa Ynez Valley and Wildling Museum. The 13 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles.

What's nearby

  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mortensens Danish Bake - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey ‘N Rye - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paula's Pancake House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copenhagen Sausage Garden - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Viking Inn

Motel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley
Guests of Viking Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and express check-in. There's free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Viking Motel Solvang
Viking Solvang
Viking Hotel Solvang
Viking Inn Motel
Viking Inn Solvang
Viking Motel Solvang
Viking Inn Motel Solvang

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Viking Inn?

Viking Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Viking Inn?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Viking Inn on Oct 28, 2025 start from $108.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Viking Inn?

This motel is situated in Downtown Solvang, just steps from Santa Ynez Valley and Hans Christian Andersen Park, and within a short walk of Solvang Brewing Company. You'll also find Solvang Festival Theater and Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Viking Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Viking Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Viking Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Viking Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Viking Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a nature reserve and private winery tours plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at Viking Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Viking Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Viking Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Viking Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Viking Inn for a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night.

Does Viking Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Viking Inn?

The closest major airport to Viking Inn is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 5.2 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is around 21.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Viking Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at Viking Inn offer a deck and may feature courtyard views.

Viking Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 608 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Clean, well maintained, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy, no need to interact with a staff, the code sent straight to my phone. I was sick during the stay and the staff was able to find some medicine for my headache. The area is walkable in Solvang, love the convenient location. The room was very clean, bed was comfortable. But the pillow wasn’t too comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and peaceful little motel. Loved the easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nope

Would not stay again. Major road noise. Eyelash/eyebrow hairs on pillowcases. Slept on a sheet I keep in my car. Dried food on floor at bedside attracted a dog. Wiping floor with wet tissue = these floors are filthy. Weak AC. Cable TV nonfunctioning after extensive troubleshooting--watched TV via other means. Cable remote not hygenic. Hair wad on shower curtain. Fridge unplugged, took hours to get to temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place, great location

Great location in this easily walkable town. Room was on smaller side but super efficient. Having a refrigerator was nice. Bed comfortable, shower with plenty of pressure. We didn’t get a chance to use but the chairs and fire pit in the yard area was great addition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little no-frills motel. They had a really nice customer service with keyless entry so checking in was super easy. Clean and perfect for what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the viking. Safe to say it's becoming our go to place in solvang. I love the rooms. The cute fire pit outside. The room is just what we need. Nice and clean and modest not overdone just has what you need. I love how easily accessible it is for us as cyclists not having to go up and down stairs while carrying our bikes. We love the viking and I'm sure we'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite, easy accessibility and centrally located to various points of interests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best stay but very cute

We do love the location and esthetics, as I’m Norwegian so I jumped at it because it also accepts pets! We got a text code for self check in, it was wrong we couldn’t get in. The paper in the room had the same code. Why did it change on us? Thank god we didn’t arrive after the front desk girl left. What a horrible welcome. We got in and it was somewhat clean, picked up is more like it. Beds were made nice and liked the decor. The shower has black mold in the grout - super not ok. It doesn’t say if the water and coffee are complimentary. The noise level is insane. We had crazy neighbors that came home at 1am and were yelling and screaming for 2 hours you can hear their every word! And in the morning at 7am slamming doors yelling - I can’t - it ruined our stay. We liked the outside courtyard and didn’t know how to use it, but it’s a cute idea.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zerilda

Liked: Amenities
Clean and cozy room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Much better than I had expected.

Better than I had expected. Room was clean, loved the fact it has dispensable hand soap and in the shower the dispensable shampoo/conditioner/shower gel. Walls are a little thin so heard our neighbors but that’s not uncommon. Overall was very satisfied with the accommodations. Great location too! (And just as an aside, I stay in hotels for work all the time, my standards are pretty high).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small motel without the traffic and noise of a larger facility.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mayra, Murrieta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the contactless check-in and check out. Was clean and modern. Close to everything nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little gem. Recently refurbished and a perfect central location to walking throughout the town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has changed drastically in the past five years. I’m very impressed on all the hard work they’ve done in cleaning it up and making it a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was great it was super easy to get in the room and it was very clean I will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Else

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solvang Hotel right on main street

Very nice, great location, older hotel but has been refurbished. Clean, comfortable and I would stay here agsin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples Mini Vacation

Our stay at the Viking Inn was amazing. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location of this Inn is walking distance to Solvang Village Center. I would definitely be returning and staying there again. The staff was also friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to pretty much all the nearby shops and restaurants in Solvang
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025