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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,114 reviews)
"Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was great."
United States
Roderick
The price is ₩320,578
₩372,770 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, (592 reviews)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is ₩183,696
₩223,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is ₩277,817
₩317,254 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was A+. Will stay here again, we loved it!"
Canada
Greg
The price is ₩433,356
₩560,240 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, (402 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is ₩359,014
₩409,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (980 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is ₩157,584
₩179,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (1,033 reviews)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is ₩105,193
₩124,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (2,060 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is ₩225,911
₩253,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
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, (1,384 reviews)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is ₩184,092
₩212,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Best Western Plus Carpinteria 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is ₩207,858
₩239,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (235 reviews)
"Easy, clean and simply modern. I will def stay here next time I’m in SB 💙"
United States
ARMIE
The price is ₩138,280
₩265,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Casa Jardin

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,102 reviews)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is ₩159,335
₩181,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Beachside Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ₩182,389
₩208,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (341 reviews)
"Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend. "
United States
david
The price is ₩308,879
₩352,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Inn on Summer Hill

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,226 reviews)
"It’s a wonderful hotel "
United States
Junhong
The price is ₩127,898
₩147,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a nice room at a nice price - and nice staff too."
United States
Jessica
The price is ₩91,574
₩108,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Town and Country Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
6.8 out of 10, (631 reviews)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, clean, convenient "
United States
Trevor
The price is ₩119,017
₩135,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Oasis Inn & Suites
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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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

The Mesa

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

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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?
With 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
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 Granada Theatre 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.