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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,161 reviews)
"Rooms are beautiful, staff is kind and hospitable, definitely coming back here ! "
United States
Steven
The price is Rp3.695.951
Rp4.297.653 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful stay over the holidays."
United States
Julie
The price is Rp3.302.411
Rp3.764.681 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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, (1,001 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is Rp5.344.845
Rp6.949.471 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
June
The price is Rp3.616.064
Rp4.129.364 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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, (600 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
United States
Margarita
The price is Rp2.153.353
Rp2.622.158 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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, (410 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is Rp3.970.728
Rp4.534.372 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Kitchen is gorgeous, loved the counter tops. The sink was beautiful! "
United States
Anne
The price is Rp2.962.284
Rp5.096.067 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy. "
United States
Zheng
The price is Rp2.199.932
Rp3.749.601 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Casa Castillo

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
11.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was spotless and good breakfast"
United States
Shilpa
The price is Rp2.668.974
Rp3.047.834 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

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, (2,084 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (987 reviews)
"Great place!!!!"
United States
Adriana
The price is Rp2.734.081
Rp3.127.789 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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, (1,856 reviews)
"Convenient location and beautiful area. "
United States
Agnieszka
The price is Rp2.801.436
Rp3.199.100 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Inn By The Harbor

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was super clean, easy check in and friendly staff!"
United States
Jeanette
The price is Rp3.124.714
Rp3.568.267 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,158 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is Rp1.528.022
Rp1.741.945 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
11.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,199 reviews)
"Great spot "
United States
Kevin
The price is Rp1.256.457
Rp1.482.627 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay.."
United States
Marino
The price is Rp2.609.256
Rp2.979.639 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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, (1,118 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is Rp2.496.495
Rp2.846.004 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (870 reviews)
"Nice room and staff, plenty of parking."
United States
Christine
The price is Rp3.987.690
Rp4.554.361 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, and really pleasant stay. "
United States
Paul
Mason Beach Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,202 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Chris
The price is Rp1.658.745
Rp1.894.153 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Lemon Tree Inn
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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.

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.

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.

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 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 favourite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 32 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, Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 El Capitan Lake are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.