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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,335 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated hotel with top notch service and beyond perfect location in downtown Santa Barbara."
United States
dina
The price is Rp4.201.622
Rp4.885.740 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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, (433 reviews)
"Trendy hotel located right in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara. "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is Rp4.837.023
Rp5.523.639 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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)
"City location within Santa Barbara. Walkable to shops etc. Updated classy hotel. Excellent service and impressive facilities- enjoyed restaurant too."
United States
Cherilynn
The price is Rp6.050.613
Rp7.784.833 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location in center of town, extremely friendly staff, and a Napa CA style B&B look and feel. "
United States
Patrick
The price is Rp3.390.406
Rp3.865.063 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Upham Hotel

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)
"Great location. Walking distance to the beach and to a fun street with lots of shops and restaurants. Rooms were very comfortable and spacious. Overall a good stay. "
United States
Jamie
The price is Rp4.111.470
Rp4.695.033 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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, (632 reviews)
"Parking is easy staff is so great. In a very walkable area. Super fun but close to a night club so loud at night but great place for an amazing price."
United States
mary
The price is Rp2.602.630
Rp3.140.077 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Haley Hotel

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location to just chill and enjoy the weekend without having to drive anywhere. The views are incredible, the rooms are quaint and clean and the restaurant that's right in the hotel serves delicious food. Staff was pleasant and always helpful. We'd go back there in a heartbeat! "
United States
Robert
The price is Rp3.369.446
Rp3.784.562 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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, (1,001 reviews)
"It was nice and clean and so close to Santa Barbara "
United States
ALEJANDRA
The price is Rp3.276.693
Rp3.774.612 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
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
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (265 reviews)
"Good price around Santa Barbara Area"
United States
Michael
The price is Rp2.219.136
Rp2.552.006 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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, (664 reviews)
"Room was amazing! Great location. Definitely new favorite place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara. Top quality service and felt like home. The bed was more comfortable than my own bed. "
United States
Alex
The price is Rp1.930.822
Rp2.577.492 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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, (1,265 reviews)
"Room was clean, great restaurants near by and a short distance from Santa Barbara."
United States
Andrea
The price is Rp1.626.826
Rp1.874.021 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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, (1,500 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here, nice lobby with coffee/drinks quiet room and love the beds here. Tried the cafe upstairs for an easy dinner of hamburgers and they were quite good. Parking is a bit tight for a full size truck but doable and not uncommon in the SB area."
United States
Linda
The price is Rp2.637.825
Rp3.038.642 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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, (356 reviews)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
United States
Jimmy
The price is Rp3.623.433
Rp4.203.182 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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, (312 reviews)
"Elegant and beauful grounds. Easy access to the beach. Excellent staff, and top notch restaurants on site. "
United States
Paul
The price is Rp22.078.669
Rp27.165.165 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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, (1,001 reviews)
"This is a lovely spot - walking distance to a beautiful beach, yummy restaurants and unique shops. The staff is kind and helpful and the room was well appointed, clean and very comfortable."
United States
Danika
The price is Rp2.777.387
Rp3.894.375 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Favorite value hotel in the area. Have stayed there many times and hope to return again. Rooms small but beds comfortable. Location is the best. Nice to have pool. Prefer rooms that face pool as not so dark and don't face parking lot. "
United States
Kathy
The price is Rp3.261.090
Rp3.717.642 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Ocean view room and relaxing. Quiet room with a comfortable bed. We had a great time with our adult kids walking to the beach. About 30 minutes walk to the pier and 40 minutes to farmers market on the state street. Great view of the beach from the lobby and the pool. "
United States
Fariba
The price is Rp4.698.327
Rp6.057.001 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Quiet and clean, perfect for a great stay in Santa Barbara."
United States
Cleve
The price is Rp2.939.922
Rp3.351.511 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Accessibility was great! Nice hang out areas and family friendly. We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Arnold Bryan
The price is Rp3.079.918
Rp4.031.217 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, good location for exploring Santa Barbara. Breakfast basket was a nice add on although it is very small."
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is Rp2.635.224
Rp3.009.295 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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 for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore 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?
Travellers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on our traveller 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 centre and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Upham Hotel and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
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 neighbourhood. 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.