Sevastopol offers affordable stays in the centre, by the sea and in quieter areas. Compare not only the location, but also cooking facilities, parking and travel time to the places you plan to visit.
The historic centre is the most convenient choice: major sights are within walking distance of Stary Gorod Guest House, while Hotel Krym is close to the central streets and waterfront. For the Panorama museum, look for accommodation with easy access to Historical Boulevard.
For a simple stay, choose a hostel with a shared kitchen, such as Sunny Hostel or the option in Nakhimovsky District. For more privacy and your own cooking area, consider a studio at Krymskoye Pomestye or an apartment with a kitchen at Stary Gorod.
Not necessarily: the descriptions do not show that outlying properties are always cheaper, and extra travel time and costs may reduce any benefit. Consider the purpose of your trip too—the railway station is a separate transport landmark, not the historic centre.