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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,362 reviews)
"Perfect location with a very attentive staff. This will be our go to spot when in Santa Barbara."
United States
Marc
The price is RM953
RM1,109 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (639 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here. The property was very centrally located and clean. "
United States
Katherine
The price is RM633
RM761 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Haley 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, (437 reviews)
"Great location - but very pricey for what it is. Tiny tiny rooms"
United States
Andrew
The price is RM1,023
RM1,168 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
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, (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent location and beautiful hotel."
United States
Marco
The price is RM769
RM877 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Upham 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, (1,000 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 RM1,334
RM1,722 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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)
"Location was the best, close to the town center."
United States
Stanley
The price is RM1,052
RM1,202 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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, (357 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is RM820
RM951 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
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, (1,013 reviews)
"Was a great time!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is RM765
RM859 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (419 reviews)
"Staff was terrific and room was great size and cleanly and very cozy. As far as bed and breakfasts go this place was a 10/10."
United States
Ryan
The price is RM495
RM565 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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 RM848
RM966 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is RM701
RM799 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is RM629
RM881 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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, (1,519 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is RM564
RM649 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (282 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is RM1,191
RM1,536 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Will come back again!"
United States
Chaoqun
The price is RM728
RM830 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (23 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 RM791
RM903 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is RM588
RM670 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
The Inn at East Beach

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 reviews)
"We loved this hotel so much that we made a reservation as soon as we got home!"
United States
Julie
The price is RM2,747
RM3,422 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,362 reviews)
"One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else."
United States
Olga
The price is RM634
RM724 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is RM742
RM854 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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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
1,008 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
639 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
Exterior
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
437 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 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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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.

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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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on our traveller 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 centre and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Upham Hotel and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 33 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, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Arlington Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Granada Theatre 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 La Arcada. While you're out sightseeing, Casa de la Guerra and De la Guerra Plaza are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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