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Top 10 Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"Great location and nice historic property beautifully restored."
United States
Lynette
The price is S$272
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Amazing little stay in SB highly recommend "
United States
Jeselle
The price is S$299
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Upham Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"The location is excellent and we loved the hotel! "
United States
victoria
The price is S$310
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (393)
"The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy "
United States
Tiffany
The price is S$310
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Clean updated room"
United States
Maria
The price is S$533
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (576)
"Perfect location! Wonderful hotel! Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!"
Canada
Meghan
The price is S$232
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Haley Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1774)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
The price is S$191
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Inn By The Harbor

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, (1969)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
20.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
The price is S$746
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
5.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"Nice clean property, friendly staff, ample choices for breakfast. Great ambiance "
United States
Tapan
The price is S$261
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable "
United States
MOJGAN
The price is S$331
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Mason Beach Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1084)
"Clean room, great breakfast choices and location is perfect across from the beach."
United States
Erika
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Beachside Inn

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, (1096)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is S$272
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
13.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (496)
"Excellent location"
United States
Raquel
The price is S$361
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

The Milo

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1478)
"I’ve stayed here many times and it was great as always. "
United States
Adam
The price is S$230
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Milo

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (143)
"Great place"
United States
James
The price is S$373
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Room was great, bed comfy, nice and clean, and all of the staff were exceptional! "
United States
Debbie
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great place"
United States
Grant
The price is S$214
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

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, (980)
"I like that it's a boutique hotel."
United States
Jacquelyne
The price is S$371
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
11.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1181)
"Friendly staff Very clean"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - 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.

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, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other favourite options in the area include The Upham Hotel and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 35 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.