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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

1. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,027 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is ₩334,054
₩380,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
The Upham Hotel

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,452 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is ₩432,433
₩502,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hotel Santa Barbara

3. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is ₩507,708
₩653,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (675 reviews)
"awesome stay"
United States
Rey Jacob
The price is ₩281,232
₩335,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Haley Hotel

5. 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, (468 reviews)
"Great hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara!"
United States
Matthew
The price is ₩420,423
₩480,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

6. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is ₩395,328
₩451,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. 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, (1,911 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is ₩438,004
₩500,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Inn By The Harbor

8. 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, (1,345 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is ₩429,412
₩490,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Lavender Inn by the Sea

9. 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, (2,344 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is ₩312,916
₩368,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (260 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet, great location, easy check-in and out, and extra amenities made the stay very comfortable and enjoyable."
United States
Madelaine
The price is ₩295,023
₩444,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Casa Riviera

11. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (289 reviews)
"Had a great stay, ideal stay and close to Santa Barbara bowl."
United States
Yessica
The price is ₩226,373
₩365,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa Jardin

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,489 reviews)
"Thank you, great stay!!!"
Canada
Alex
The price is ₩123,072
₩144,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

13. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (195 reviews)
"Great location. Very comfortable room; nice amenities. Within walking distance to many great places. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jane Hodges
The price is ₩297,860
₩447,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casa De La Vina

14. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,166 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is ₩398,004
₩453,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Marina Beach Hotel

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (428 reviews)
"Wonderful stay - the hotel is unique and centrally located, just a quick walk to the main drag. Room was spacious and very well appointed."
United States
Mary
The price is ₩610,995
₩697,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Palihouse Santa Barbara

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,425 reviews)
"Great position, friendly staff, property design & appearance great, rooms comfortable"
Australia
David
The price is ₩384,086
₩438,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

17. 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, (1,123 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is ₩409,014
₩466,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

18. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East, 1.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (730 reviews)
"One of the best places we have stayed in."
United States
Victor
The price is ₩527,114
₩699,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Simpson House Inn

19. 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, (464 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ₩250,392
₩285,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

20. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Charming boutique hotel. Peaceful and nicely decorated."
United States
Rajnish
The price is ₩386,236
₩440,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Harbor House 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
1,452 reviews
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Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,027 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
675 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
1,000 reviews
View
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 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.

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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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.

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 Arlington Theater 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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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?
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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.