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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Good location in downtown SB, good value! Parking available! Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Will certainly stay again!"
United States
David
The price is Rp3.132.517
Rp3.571.069 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
The Upham Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (657 reviews)
"Walking distance to the beach and restaurants"
United States
Guillermo
The price is Rp3.449.408
Rp4.110.577 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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, (453 reviews)
"Excellent, very quaint, beautifully decorated, staff is amazing, convenient to shopping restaurants and beach"
United States
Matthew
The price is Rp4.162.933
Rp4.753.862 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,414 reviews)
"Great hotel!!! "
United States
Jamie
The price is Rp4.608.336
Rp5.358.574 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is Rp5.259.833
Rp6.006.467 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is Rp6.905.241
Rp8.786.333 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is Rp5.339.841
Rp6.099.563 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,349 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is Rp1.462.652
Rp1.721.156 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is Rp3.822.773
Rp4.293.739 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is Rp2.812.793
Rp4.529.935 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Casa Iglesia

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, (1,541 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is Rp3.018.143
Rp3.476.750 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (232 reviews)
"Love this place, always a great stay."
United States
Teresa Gayle Dumas
The price is Rp3.386.601
Rp5.182.891 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Casa Riviera

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is Rp6.051.453
Rp7.019.615 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Inn on Summer Hill

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is Rp3.978.989
Rp5.285.454 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is Rp3.444.592
Rp3.926.835 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is Rp3.719.137
Rp4.239.905 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (678 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is Rp3.011.006
Rp3.860.690 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,010 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is Rp3.206.423
Rp3.655.322 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
The Inn at East Beach

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,213 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is Rp1.366.060
Rp1.614.673 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Had a wonderful overall experience"
United States
Jose
The price is Rp3.550.757
Rp4.054.822 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Castillo Inn at the 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
9.4
Exceptional
1,414 reviews
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Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,011 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
657 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
Shopping centre
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 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 West Beach.

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 25 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, Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater 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.