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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,155 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
RODOLFO
The price is ₩321,485
₩373,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Hotel Santa Barbara

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

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Took the amtrak train here. Hotel location is walkable from the depot. ."
United States
Dennis
The price is ₩188,056
₩229,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Haley Hotel

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, (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

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Wonderful stay over the holidays."
United States
Julie
The price is ₩288,405
₩328,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
The Upham 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, (1,002 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is ₩434,582
₩570,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is ₩189,464
₩212,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,014 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

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
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (232 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is ₩141,773
₩163,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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

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, (1,242 reviews)
"Room was clean, great restaurants near by and a short distance from Santa Barbara."
United States
Andrea
The price is ₩112,800
₩129,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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, (1,400 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is ₩185,319
₩213,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (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 ₩310,939
₩354,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (295 reviews)
"Everyone is very professional and helpful "
United States
Vigen
The price is ₩1,705,406
₩2,109,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Rosewood Miramar Beach

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)
"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 3 - Feb 4
Montecito Inn

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
" Clean rooms and easy access to beach."
United States
Pradeep
The price is ₩314,597
₩417,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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, (1,011 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.4 out of 10, Good, (313 reviews)
"Clean room. Odd bit of the bathroom sink actually in the hallway. "
United Kingdom
Yatin
The price is ₩171,006
₩238,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Palmoro House

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and parking, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and room"
United States
Irene
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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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.

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.

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.

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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 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 32 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, Granada Theatre, and Arlington Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and El Capitan Lake 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.