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Top 10 Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Freshly renewed rooms with modern decor, comfortable beds. Right on State street for easy access to fun things. Great, helpful staff."
The price is S$310
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
Lobby

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Perfect location! Quaint and original, loved our stay! "
The price is S$288
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Upham Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Exterior

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Staff was friendly, property was clean and cute. Great location- easy to walk everywhere. "
The price is S$569
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (353)
"Overall great experience, great location and the hospitality was amazing "
The price is S$417
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The location was perfect for dining, shopping & walking to the beach."
The price is S$395
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Haley Hotel
Tasting room

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (522)
"Had a great stay here. Really comfortable and clean room. "
The price is S$295
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Haley Hotel
Social Stays
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Social Stays
The Craft House Inn
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

The Craft House Inn

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
"Nicely decorated and comfortable. Great amenities and outdoor space. Loved the craftsman vibe."
The price is S$317
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
The Craft House Inn
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property – evening/night

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1615)
"Nice place "
The price is S$382
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Inn By The Harbor
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Nice property"
The price is S$321
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Our stay was great, no complaints"
The price is S$257
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1721)
"Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great location!"
The price is S$316
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Castillo Inn at the Beach
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Nice setting, quiet, and newly renovated "
The price is S$342
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
La Playa Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1116)
"Very nice place to stay"
The price is S$251
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Agave Inn
Interior entrance

Agave Inn

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (701)
"Great place to stay for an affordable price!"
The price is S$204
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Agave Inn
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location and remodeled rooms. "
The price is S$493
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Harbor View Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"I love this hotel"
The price is S$365
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
Exterior

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara. The only drawback is the parking but it is what it is and can be worked out."
The price is S$356
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
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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 map

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 map

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.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

9 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 map

West Beach

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

East Beach map

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.

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Arlington Theater while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Haley Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Stearns Wharf, and it offers in-room fireplaces and a snack bar/deli. Other favourite options in the area include The Upham Hotel and Hotel Santa Barbara.

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Casa de la Guerra 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 La Arcada. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Cabrillo Bikeway are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.