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Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great location"
The price is €234
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great staff and stay. "
The price is €196
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Upham Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Exterior

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, rooms were always clean. Property was very clean and restaurant was very good, right in the middle of everything from shopping to the beach."
The price is €379
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Perfect place to stay at Santa Barbara!"
The price is €257
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (369)
"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Haley Hotel
Tasting room

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (541)
"What a gem, love the amenities and overall vibe of the place. Perfect location, walking distance to State St and the pier. Really enjoyed our stay! "
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Haley Hotel
Social Stays
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (19)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Social Stays
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"The service was superb!"
The price is €594
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1677)
"Such a charming property, friendly and helpful staff, blocks from beach and so many dining options. "
The price is €228
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1830)
"Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (868)
"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Enjoyed my stay!!"
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice stay and friendly staff."
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (79)
"Amazing for relaxing "
The price is €275
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1053)
"Great room, convenient, comfortable bed"
The price is €224
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (596)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Enjoyed our experience"
The price is €185
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (967)
"Such a lovely little hotel close to the beach and beautiful. "
The price is €268
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Mason Beach Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Very clean modern property will stay there again "
The price is €211
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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.

West Beach

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

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"I really enjoyed my stay here. It's safe, quiet and the location is great. "
Ashley 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge

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, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG.

How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 34 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.