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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,432 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is P16,886
P19,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is P14,153
P16,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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, (461 reviews)
"Great hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara!"
United States
Matthew
The price is P16,600
P18,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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, (1,000 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is P20,912
P26,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is P18,843
P21,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (668 reviews)
"awesome stay"
United States
Rey Jacob
The price is P11,926
P14,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Haley Hotel

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,440 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
United States
Teresa
The price is P5,214
P6,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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, (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful location."
United States
Patricia
The price is P13,472
P15,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
United States
Logan J
The price is P23,112
P26,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,423 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
United States
Jenny
The price is P11,326
P12,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,257 reviews)
"Great property and pool and breakfast!!!"
United States
Shubhrangshu
The price is P12,206
P14,183 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,553 reviews)
"Location, pool, hottub, breakfast, in room fridge& microwave---great value for price!"
United States
Nancy
The price is P8,880
P10,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Sandpiper Lodge

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,273 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is P4,879
P5,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,199 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is P13,066
P14,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

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, (356 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is P17,642
P22,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is P7,662
P9,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

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, (1,114 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is P15,977
P18,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1,543 reviews)
"Room was clean and service was great"
United States
Peter
The price is P10,435
P12,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,353 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is P19,139
P21,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
11.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,224 reviews)
"This is a budget hotel so I didn't expect much. It was clean, had a friendly staff and the basic ammenities. I didnt swim but the pool looked very nice. Lots of places to eat nearby."
United States
Pablo
The price is P8,327
P9,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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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
Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,018 reviews
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Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
668 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
1,000 reviews
View
Shopping mall
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
461 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 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.

West Beach

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

East Beach

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

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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 Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on our traveler data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include The Upham Hotel and Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 25 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 Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 neighborhood. 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 Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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