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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"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$367
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Exterior

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was friendly, property was clean and cute. Great location- easy to walk everywhere. "
The price is S$566
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 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)
"The location was perfect for dining, shopping & walking to the beach."
The price is S$398
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 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$269
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 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$125
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Social Stays
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, (351)
"Overall great experience, great location and the hospitality was amazing "
The price is S$471
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (111)
"Very nice staff!"
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property – evening/night

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1625)
"Nice place "
The price is S$368
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Inn
Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great stay! "
The price is S$499
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Santa Barbara 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, (1006)
"I love this hotel"
The price is S$349
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"We had wonderful time in this hotel, and will be back next trip in SB."
The price is S$329
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Harbor House Inn
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Have stayed there many times and always enjoyed."
The price is S$285
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Harbor House Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Our stay was great, no complaints"
The price is S$276
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1237)
"Beautiful property, would definitely stay there again "
The price is S$454
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Nice place. Location close to other attractions. Beds comfortable."
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Oasis Inn & Suites
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Nice setting, quiet, and newly renovated "
The price is S$341
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
La Playa Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1713)
"Clean property, close to the beach with breakfast included."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is S$296
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1015)
"Very nice staff, location is perfect."
The Franciscan Hotel
Simpson House Inn
Garden

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (652)
"Absolutely amazing property!!"
The price is S$467
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Simpson House Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best 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.

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.

The Mesa map

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Travellers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara County Courthouse as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.

What's the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Haley Hotel is the highest ranked property in 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 top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Santa Barbara and Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Santa Barbara?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 27 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Santa Barbara.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Presidio Santa Barbara and Casa de la Guerra are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, Lobero Theater and La Arcada. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as De la Guerra Plaza or Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum.