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

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,124 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Keith
The price is €220
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (592 reviews)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Haley Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We love this place! "
United States
Marlene
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
The Upham Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (402 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is €241
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was A+. Will stay here again, we loved it!"
Canada
Greg
The price is €330
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,065 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (983 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,038 reviews)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,387 reviews)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,109 reviews)
"Everything was good- we’ll come back again and recommend this place to others! "
United States
Jim
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Beachside Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,104 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
6.8 out of 10, (631 reviews)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room, clean, convenient "
United States
Trevor
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Oasis Inn & Suites

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,223 reviews)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Absolutely phenomenal stay check in and check out was so easy. The room was always clean in a great area with plenty of things to do with 100% recommend staying in this beautiful place."
United States
Luis
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Casa Riviera
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic 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.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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.

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 is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?
Travellers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Upham Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Sights like Lobero Theater, Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and El Capitan Lake are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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