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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,289 reviews)
"Great place "
United States
Sruti
The price is P14,547
P16,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (616 reviews)
"Hands down we’d stay there again. Great location and boutique hotel. "
United States
Ramona
The price is P10,590
P12,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Haley Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
United States
Anthony
The price is P21,624
P27,735 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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, (424 reviews)
"Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service "
United States
Grace
The price is P16,209
P18,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location in center of town, extremely friendly staff, and a Napa CA style B&B look and feel. "
United States
Patrick
The price is P12,465
P14,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
The Upham 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, room clean and staff very helpful"
Australia
Mark
The price is P14,792
P16,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is P15,059
P17,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is P11,198
P12,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (249 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is P16,194
P21,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
14.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is P12,288
P14,008 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,266 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is P5,722
P6,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is P8,945
P12,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Montecito Inn

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, (1,463 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is P8,623
P9,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is P11,384
P13,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is P11,628
P13,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
0.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 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 P13,856
P15,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
The Craft House 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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is P8,704
P9,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
The Inn at East Beach

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (653 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P5,353
P7,356 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Casa Del Sol

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, (397 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is P15,992
P18,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is P11,113
P12,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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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
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,289 reviews
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Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
616 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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

Santa Barbara Beach

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

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?
Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation 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 is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Sights like Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Arlington Theater, and Lobero Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, La Arcada, and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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