Santa Barbara Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,220 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
United States
Samantha
The price is €260
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Santa Barbara

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (415 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (606 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
United States
Margarita
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Haley Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
June
The price is €226
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is €381
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (218 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is €275
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (344 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €221
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,267 reviews)
"Nice Rooms great location "
United States
Erika
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,410 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful with recommendations for dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Kimberly
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !"
United States
Joseph
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Montecito Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (643 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel, love the staff!"
Canada
Bernard
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Town and Country Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,262 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
"Check in was easy, room is incredibly comfortable and love the location!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €218
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Casa Riviera

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
0.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
The Craft House Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,220 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
606 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
415 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Travellers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.
What's the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Haley Hotel and Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Santa Barbara?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 24 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Santa Barbara.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Presidio Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include La Arcada, Casa de la Guerra and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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