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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotels, Santa Barbara
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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,222 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
Samantha
The price is AU$401
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful stay over the holidays."
Julie
The price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
Martin
The price is AU$631
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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)
"Great location!"
June
The price is AU$367
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Haley Hotel
Haley HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (608 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
Margarita
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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, (416 reviews)
"Great location!"
Wesley
The price is AU$331
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Casa Yano by The Beach
Casa Yano by The BeachWest Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
Emilie
The price is AU$420
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Casa Castillo
Casa Castillo0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy.
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Zheng
The price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn11.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay! This location was perfect for sightseeing, and the hotel staff made us feel at home. Everything was exceptional! "
Alexandra
The price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraWest Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,134 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
Oscar
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place!!!!"
Adriana
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Always a comfortable stay!"
Lücio
The price is AU$326
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The HarborWest Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,863 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
Joseph
The price is AU$358
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,236 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
Katia
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay.."
Marino
The price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast HotelWest Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,127 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
Nicholas
The price is AU$335
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Lemon Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,236 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Chris
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (878 reviews)
"Nice room and staff, plenty of parking."
Christine
The price is AU$367
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach InnWest Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, and really pleasant stay. "
Paul
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara11.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,209 reviews)
"Great spot "
Kevin
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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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 1,222 reviews | View | ||||||
 The Upham Hotel | 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews | View | ||||||
 Haley Hotel | 8.8 Excellent 608 reviews | View | ||||||
 Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 1,001 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.
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.
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West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum 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.
Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
10/10 Excellent
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