Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Beautiful hotel. Couldn't have asked for more. Room was beautiful Location, location, location. Staff was very friendly. 15 min walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

The Upham Hotel
Such hard worker cleaning crews - the perfect room for 3 friends. (2 bedrooms and 1 and half bath. Favorite outdoor lounge areas - great to read , enjoy coffee and or wine. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Stayed in a comfy room. It was small, but very efficient and had everything I needed for a comfortable 1 night stay for a work trip. It would have been tight for 2 people, but doable to a long weekend where you are planning outdoor activities. Overall great location and value
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff. The morning coffee was very welcoming. The pool area was so nice I wish we had more time!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great location walkable to everything we wanted, wonderful 2nd floor covered patio area. I had a tough time getting someone there on the phone ahead of the trip, eventually called the reservation line in hopes they could help but they had to get someone at the hotel and connect me, and it’s been ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Haley Hotel
The room was not properly cleaned — there was hair throughout, and the AC was not functioning well. Overall, the property feels overrated for what it offers. At check-in, the front desk staff member was wearing AirPods while speaking with me, which came across as unprofessional and inattentive. It ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

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.

Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
