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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,445 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is NT$8,814
NT$10,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is NT$12,461
NT$15,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Lobby

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is NT$7,276
NT$8,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
The Upham Hotel
View from room

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, (460 reviews)
"Great hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara!"
United States
Matthew
The price is NT$8,981
NT$10,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Shopping mall

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is NT$10,615
NT$12,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (667 reviews)
"Walking distance to great night life and beach"
United States
Alma Gabriela
The price is NT$6,225
NT$7,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Haley Hotel
Outdoor pool

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, (1,016 reviews)
"Easy parking excellent restaurant food Awesome staff Clean room"
United States
Raffy
The price is NT$7,032
NT$7,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,270 reviews)
"Great property and pool and breakfast!!!"
United States
Shubhrangshu
The price is NT$7,245
NT$8,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
5.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,139 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay!"
United States
Kristine
The price is NT$7,089
NT$8,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property

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, (1,134 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is NT$8,015
NT$9,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Room amenity

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, (1,418 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
United States
Jenny
The price is NT$5,912
NT$6,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Free daily continental breakfast

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,351 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is NT$9,360
NT$10,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,016 reviews)
The price is NT$10,787
NT$12,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Santa Barbara Inn
Terrace/patio

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, (353 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is NT$10,564
NT$13,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Garden

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,203 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is NT$6,921
NT$7,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,562 reviews)
"Location, pool, hottub, breakfast, in room fridge& microwave---great value for price!"
United States
Nancy
The price is NT$4,120
NT$4,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Sandpiper Lodge
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (362 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is NT$12,138
NT$14,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Inn on Summer Hill
Exterior

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, (1,899 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, room exceeded expectations"
United States
Thomas
The price is NT$9,520
NT$10,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Inn By The Harbor
Property amenity

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, (1,551 reviews)
"Room was clean and service was great"
United States
Peter
The price is NT$5,718
NT$6,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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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
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,445 reviews
View
Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,015 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
667 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,004 reviews
View
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Learn more about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Sumit 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?
Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on our traveler 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 center and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include The Upham Hotel and Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Sights like Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 neighborhood. 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 Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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