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Top 10 Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

The Upham Hotel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1027)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is RM753
RM859 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Upham Hotel
Haley Hotel
Tasting room

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (554)
"Really cute lobby and room decorations. The person that checked us in was super helpful and friendly!"
The price is RM721
RM864 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Haley Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Exterior

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, rooms were always clean. Property was very clean and restaurant was very good, right in the middle of everything from shopping to the beach."
The price is RM1,466
RM1,857 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"The location is excellent and we loved the hotel! "
The price is RM1,052
RM1,201 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1032)
"Loved the room and location. Would definitely stay there again! "
The price is RM819
RM953 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (377)
"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"
The price is RM993
RM1,134 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Social Stays
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (20)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is RM454
RM517 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Social Stays
Casa Riviera
Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"Great place to stay near downtown!"
The price is RM671
RM1,077 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Casa Riviera
Simpson House Inn
Garden

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (673)
"I love this place. This is my 2nd times, clean , staff friendly "
The price is RM1,508
RM1,722 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Simpson House Inn
Bath Street Inn
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Bath Street Inn

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (309)
"Clean, beautiful, cozy rooms and property, with attentive and helpful staff. "
The price is RM794
RM923 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Bath Street Inn
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (354)
"I love this hotel. It feels like home with a wonderful combination of shared indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, coupled with cozy, private rooms and patios. "
The price is RM1,407
RM1,771 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Always a great place to stay, so close to everything "
The price is RM760
RM866 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marina Beach Motel
Casa Jardin
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (205)
"Great stay"
The price is RM413
RM875 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Casa Jardin
Harbor House Inn
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The free bike rental made our day trip perfect. "
The price is RM867
RM989 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Harbor House Inn
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1262)
"Friendly helpful staff. Great location!"
The price is RM1,004
RM1,147 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1289)
"Great location, lobby and outdoor seating areas were very nice. "
The price is RM1,004
RM1,147 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (152)
"It was great! Great location, so close to the beach and to Downtown, you can walk to both, staff so kind, space super clean - will definitely come back!"
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
The De La Vina Inn
Front of property

The De La Vina Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (57)
"Place was nice. Perfect to get ready before a wedding."
The price is RM632
RM841 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The De La Vina Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1014)
"Arquitectually atractive, great location, good service."
The price is RM1,449
RM1,655 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Santa Barbara Inn
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1009)
"Very clean and quiet and convenient to restaurant and pier"
The price is RM624
RM712 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse 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.

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.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Great last minute booking! Beautiful location, clean great customer service! Pet friendly! "
Courtney 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Milo

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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 Granada Theatre 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 Haley Hotel and The Upham Hotel.

How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 35 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, Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater 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 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 Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and El Capitan Lake are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.