The Upham Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort near Arlington Theater. Enjoy Louies Restaurant, relax in the garden terrace, and access Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and attentive staff enhance your stay.
Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are cultural highlights, while Mission Santa Barbara is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Santa Barbara Bowl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
What's nearby
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Barbara Bowl
7 min drive - 2.6 km
Arlington Theater
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Granada Theatre
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station
8 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Santa Barbara Public Market
4 min walk
Corazon Cocina
4 min walk
CAJÉ
6 min walk
Benchmark Eatery
7 min walk
Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe
7 min walk
About this property
The Upham Hotel
Upscale hotel near Arlington Theater
Located close to Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Museum of Art, The Upham Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site American cuisine bistro, Bistro Amasa, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
4 meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Designer toiletries and hair dryers
Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and coffee/tea makers
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
5 buildings
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Upham Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Upham Hotel?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upham Hotel on 2026/3/9 start from NT$5,964, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Upham Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Upham Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Upham Hotel located?
Located in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlington Theater, Granada Theatre, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 27 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
The Upham Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The staff was very friendly, the grounds were immaculate, the small houses were very cute on the property, everything was clean. I loved the cookies and milk at 7pm. Thank you for your hospitality!
The hotel itself is beautiful. The grounds are hidden fron the street and it really opens up once you're inside. The room and the whole property was clean. The staff does a good job at keeping it that way. They were very helpful. Parking can be a pain but we didnt need our car much. There are plenty of places to eat that are walking distance.
The room was clean , grounds are beautiful and the staff is very accommodating. The only minus was a 40.00 $ charge for early check in that was not disclosed before
Super charming. The grounds and the original building are beautiful, especially if you’re into architecture and history. The cottage we had was pretty basic. This hotel is great for a landing spot while doing all the things SB had to offer. It gets the job done.
They offer a complimentary wine happy hour from 5-7, followed by cookies and milk from 7-9. Coffee and pastries in the morning. Best of all was the staff. Just super sweet and accommodating. Bonus is the bistro. The food was ah-mazing. Totally recommend for a night or two. I will start here again!
Stayed in the cottages vs the main hotel. New restaurant just opened. Food good just a few start up kinks to work on. Only complaint nothing major for breakfast just muffins and coffee. Walkable to downtown Santa Barbara. Downtown was a real disappointment. Almost abandoned at 8pm on a Friday night. X
Hotel was clean and gardens were beautiful. Walkable distance to downtown restaurants and shops
Lilia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Tom
2025/11/9
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
153 year old hotel (oldest in So Cal) in a great downtown SB location. Sufficiently good condition and comfortable king bed so what more do you need for a crash pad after a concert and a night of partying?
Welcoming staff and beautiful grounds. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Only issues were noisy air conditioner in room and bistro closed for remodel.