Santa Barbara Hotel Guide. Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States of America
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Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,451 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
Dominique
The price is €279
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Haley Hotel
Haley HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (668 reviews)
"Walking distance to great night life and beach"
Alma Gabriela
The price is €202
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design HotelsHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (461 reviews)
"Great hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara!"
Matthew
The price is €251
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Michael
The price is €229
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
Lisa Ann
The price is €431
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by HiltonHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
Cayley
The price is €312
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,434 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
Teresa
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Casa Iglesia
Casa IglesiaOak Park, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
Derrick
The price is €287
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Beautiful location."
Patricia
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Craft House Inn
The Craft House Inn0.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
Norma
The price is €197
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East BeachEast Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"It was very close to the beach."
Pamela
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection PropertySanta Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
Viviano
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Rose Garden Inn
Rose Garden Inn4.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
6.6 out of 10, (1,019 reviews)
"Excellent thi is our 2 nd vacation here in SB , we plan to return here again next year , also price is very affordable"
Silveria M
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Casa Riviera
Casa RivieraLaguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Clean room, modern, European vibe, easy check in and out, good location."
Baharak
The price is €283
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara InnEast Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,017 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
Logan J
The price is €335
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraWest Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,325 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
Martin
The price is €222
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Beach House Inn
Beach House InnWest Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"excellent location, accessible,
clean and spacious! friendly staff."
Sharon
The price is €317
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - BeachEast Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,419 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
Jenny
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,265 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
Yanchao
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
El Encanto Santa Barbara
El Encanto Santa Barbara2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (583 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Dylan
The price is €718
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hotel Santa Barbara | 9.4 Exceptional 1,451 reviews | View | ||||||
 The Upham Hotel | 9.2 Wonderful 1,016 reviews | View | ||||||
 Haley Hotel | 8.8 Excellent 668 reviews | View | ||||||
 Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews | View | ||||||
 Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels | 8.4 Very good 461 reviews | View |
Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.
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.
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.
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West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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.
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Hotel Santa Barbara
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