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1525 Cheap Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Front of property
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1016)
"Hotel was renovated nicely."
The price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1016)
"Pleasant hotel in the midst of downtown Santa Barbara."
The price is AU$348
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Upham Hotel
Exterior
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"The location is excellent and we loved the hotel! "
The price is AU$385
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, rooms were always clean. Property was very clean and restaurant was very good, right in the middle of everything from shopping to the beach."
The price is AU$574
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (379)
"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"
The price is AU$399
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Tasting room
Haley Hotel
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (562)
"Perfect location! Wonderful hotel! Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!"
The price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Haley Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great property"
The price is AU$1,138
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1742)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Inn By The Harbor
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1933)
"Had a great stay would go back, breakfast was great "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1028)
"The staff has been very friendly the last couple of times we have stayed. "
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Quiet great staff clean comfortable beds great service great location"
The price is AU$733
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1023)
"Clean room, nice area, fast check in, great breakfast "
The price is AU$326
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
View from property
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1072)
"Clean, quiet, fun little boutique inn. "
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Beachside Inn
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1173)
"Great easy hotel - perfect for short stays "
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Exterior detail
The Milo
The Milo
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1450)
"great stay"
The price is AU$331
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Milo
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Great place to stay"
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (120)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
The price is AU$434
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"Excellent location"
The price is AU$434
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1088)
"Great hotel!"
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (914)
"Great hotel "
The price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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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.

Santa Barbara showing 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

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 Santa Barbara Historical Museum might round out your trip.

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

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

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms. Close to beach"
Ronald 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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 Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other favourite options in the area include Haley Hotel and The Upham Hotel.
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 Lobero Theater, Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada 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 Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and El Capitan Lake are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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