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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,349 reviews)
"Perfect location with a very attentive staff. This will be our go to spot when in Santa Barbara."
United States
Marc
The price is ₩351,092
₩408,258 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Hotel Santa Barbara

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, (436 reviews)
"Great location - but very pricey for what it is. Tiny tiny rooms"
United States
Andrew
The price is ₩389,845
₩445,184 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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)
"Location was the best, close to the town center."
United States
Stanley
The price is ₩349,716
₩399,358 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location and beautiful hotel."
United States
Marco
The price is ₩283,160
₩322,803 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
The Upham Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (634 reviews)
"We went on a week day and it was such a chill hotel! Very quiet, laid back, and relaxing. Personally for us it was a great stay right next to everything! "
United States
Christian
The price is ₩244,624
₩293,345 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Haley Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
United States
Anthony
The price is ₩560,647
₩713,369 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ₩281,555
₩316,237 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ₩302,778
₩351,223 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
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 Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,271 reviews)
"Well designed and good location "
United States
Nora
The price is ₩131,832
₩151,868 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,514 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is ₩220,420
₩253,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is ₩237,297
₩331,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Montecito Inn

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
14.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is ₩312,919
₩356,728 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

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, (275 reviews)
"Love the location!"
United States
Wendelyn
The price is ₩405,129
₩527,712 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is ₩258,159
₩294,302 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (268 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is ₩168,049
₩193,256 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is ₩227,808
₩259,708 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is ₩273,804
₩315,409 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (417 reviews)
"Reception area and Breakfast area were very nice. Breakfast was fresh and prepared well. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was convenient."
United States
Olga
The price is ₩254,247
₩289,842 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,144 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is ₩119,836
₩140,942 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is ₩245,664
₩280,057 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
The Inn at East Beach
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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
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,349 reviews
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Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
634 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
1,001 reviews
View
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 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 Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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 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 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 Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG.
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?
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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.