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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,143 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
RODOLFO
The price is NT$6,948
NT$8,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (595 reviews)
"Took the amtrak train here. Hotel location is walkable from the depot. ."
United States
Dennis
The price is NT$4,064
NT$4,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Haley Hotel
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, (1,002 reviews)
"To start off the person you see first is the valet person he was very helpful and nice. The front desk was also very welcoming. The room was clean. All the staff were great, my sister and I enjoyed our stay."
United States
GLORIA
The price is NT$6,716
NT$7,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (406 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is NT$7,480
NT$8,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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, (1,002 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is NT$9,392
NT$12,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Lobby

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"We love this place! "
United States
Marlene
The price is NT$6,544
NT$7,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
The Upham Hotel
Reception

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, (989 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel to stay in very clean very new absolutely loved it and it had a fireplace which was so cute"
United States
Yveta
The price is NT$3,668
NT$4,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is NT$4,095
NT$4,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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, (2,073 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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, (1,397 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is NT$4,005
NT$4,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Courtyard

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, (1,044 reviews)
"Clean room freindly staff"
United States
Rebecca
The price is NT$2,289
NT$2,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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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, (1,004 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach
Exterior

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is NT$5,218
NT$6,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (635 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol
Lobby sitting area

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,119 reviews)
"Place is clean, spacious and good breakfast plus walking distance to the beach was a big plus!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is NT$3,449
NT$3,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Beachside Inn
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, (1,859 reviews)
"Convenient location and beautiful area. "
United States
Agnieszka
The price is NT$5,287
NT$6,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Inn By The Harbor
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

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)
"The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !"
United States
Joseph
The price is NT$6,293
NT$8,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby

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)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Deluxe Apartment | Interior

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Kitchen is gorgeous, loved the counter tops. The sink was beautiful! "
United States
Anne
The price is NT$5,303
NT$9,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Casa Yano by The Beach
Lobby lounge

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, (365 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is NT$4,933
NT$5,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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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

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.

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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing 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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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 Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely vibes, friendly staff, location is so convenient "
Angela 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Milo

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Upham Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 33 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 Granada Theatre 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 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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