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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,145 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
RODOLFO
The price is ₩321,485
₩373,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
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 ₩188,056
₩228,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Haley Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
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 ₩310,763
₩354,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is ₩434,582
₩570,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (407 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is ₩346,129
₩395,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,073 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (989 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is ₩169,736
₩193,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,227 reviews)
"Great location for eating out inexpensively. "
United States
Amenda
The price is ₩143,017
₩163,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.1 km from 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 ₩189,460
₩212,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from 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 ₩185,559
₩213,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Del Sol

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

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from 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 ₩159,610
₩182,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Beachside Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is ₩241,435
₩278,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from 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 ₩270,114
₩458,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,113 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is ₩232,655
₩265,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from 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 ₩291,185
₩393,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Montecito Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,045 reviews)
"Clean room freindly staff"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ₩105,895
₩124,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.3 km from 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 ₩217,292
₩247,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Good location, clean room. "
United States
Armenui
The price is ₩194,276
₩330,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Casa Riviera
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

The Mesa

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Travelers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Haley Hotel and Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
How many hotels are there in Downtown Santa Barbara?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 25 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Barbara?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Presidio Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include La Arcada, Casa de la Guerra, and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.