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Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1074)
"Outstanding location."
United States
william
The price is RM773
RM898 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (588)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is RM523
RM637 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Haley Hotel
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is RM778
RM888 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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, (400)
"Great location and service "
United States
juan
The price is RM845
RM965 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Lobby
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Clean room, nice staff, great hospitality "
United States
Kevin
The price is RM788
RM898 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Upham Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is RM1,156
RM1,503 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (967)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is RM440
RM501 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2007)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1202)
"Great location,very nice staff!"
United States
Patricia
The price is RM421
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria 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, (1365)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is RM446
RM514 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1006)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is RM529
RM610 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is RM699
RM785 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1498)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is RM798
RM911 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
The Milo
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1825)
"Love the architecture / courtyard of the hotel"
United States
Ohlisa
The price is RM681
RM777 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1106)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is RM768
RM875 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is RM602
RM687 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The price is RM458
RM522 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Inn at East Beach
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1010)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is RM283
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1097)
"Clean room, friendly staff, one of the better breakfast places "
United States
Marrissa
The price is RM562
RM642 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Beachside Inn
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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 which includes 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

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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms. Balcony view. Parking. Breakfast. So much value for the room rate. Highly recommended."
Rufino 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

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 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 The Upham Hotel and Haley Hotel.
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, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Granada Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Arlington Theater 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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