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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotels, Santa Barbara
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Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,371 reviews)
"Great hotel!!! "
Jamie
The price is AU$393
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent location and beautiful hotel."
Marco
The price is AU$344
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Haley Hotel
Haley HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (645 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here. The property was very centrally located and clean. "
Katherine
The price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
Anthony
The price is AU$642
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design HotelsHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (444 reviews)
"Loved the vibe in this hotel and bar! It was a great location and we were able to walk everywhere. We even checked out the bikes and took a bike ride. It was a special event we were celebrating and we felt really spoiled here. The staff was very helpful and made sure we have everything we needed. I would stay her again and highly recommend it."
NATALIE
The price is AU$443
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by HiltonHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Location was the best, close to the town center."
Stanley
The price is AU$422
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"We love the Cliffhouse in that’s why we come back time and time againand celebrate our anniversary at your lovely property"
Trevor
The price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Inn on Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (357 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating.
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Dawn
The price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
Anna
The price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara5.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean, the location is fantastic, and they offer you bicycles to explore around. I loved sitting under the pergola and listening to the water fountain."
Sergio
The price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection PropertySanta Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (424 reviews)
"Staff was terrific and room was great size and cleanly and very cozy. As far as bed and breakfasts go this place was a 10/10."
Ryan
The price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,528 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Justin
The price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
Leticia I
The price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,177 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
Yanchao
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Casa Iglesia
Casa IglesiaOak Park, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"This is a perfect hotel room. Clean, quiet and comfortable with a few well thought out luxury touches and the essentials we all want. Great value!"
Sharon
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortEast Beach, 2.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (291 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
Simon
The price is AU$535
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection HotelEast Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Will come back again!"
Chaoqun
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara8.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,151 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, easy check in / check out "
Saul
The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
The Craft House Inn
The Craft House Inn0.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
Norma
The price is AU$413
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June
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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hotel Santa Barbara | 9.2 Wonderful 1,371 reviews | View | ||||||
 The Upham Hotel | 9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews | View | ||||||
 Haley Hotel | 8.8 Excellent 645 reviews | View | ||||||
 Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews | View | ||||||
 Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews | View |
Our guide on where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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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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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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