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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, (1006)
"Although it was under construction, it was a very pleasant stay. The room was very nice and they were very accommodating. "
The price is S$459
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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, (1002)
"Great location and nice staff. I’d recommend it here. "
The price is S$395
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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
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$133
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Social Stays
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Beautiful property! The staff is very attentive and meet all your needs"
The price is S$1,164
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, 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, (1009)
"Our stay was great, no complaints"
The price is S$257
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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, (1729)
"Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1616)
"Nice place "
The price is S$382
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Inn By The Harbor
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (786)
"good stay"
The price is S$271
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful hotel with great staff and close to everything"
The price is S$318
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (468)
"Great stay"
The price is S$484
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Service, location and very clean place."
The price is S$291
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Beachside Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1116)
"Good place to stay for the price"
The price is S$157
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"Beautiful hotel and great staff. "
The price is S$273
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (901)
"Wonderful stay would recommend "
The price is S$432
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Mason Beach Inn
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"The front desk staff were phenomenal!"
The price is S$316
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

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$351
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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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.