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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,128 reviews)
"Great place and location!"
United States
Michelle
The price is AU$382
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"We love this place! "
United States
Marlene
The price is AU$327
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
The Upham Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was A+. Will stay here again, we loved it!"
Canada
Greg
The price is AU$575
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is AU$363
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (593 reviews)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Haley Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (403 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is AU$421
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
0.6 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. "
United States
Zheng
The price is AU$451
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Casa Castillo

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
11.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was spotless and good breakfast"
United States
Shilpa
The price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,072 reviews)
"We loved this hotel. It was a perfect location very close and walkable to the beach and state street. Staff was very nice and helpful. We would stay again next time in the area."
United States
Janelle
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (975 reviews)
"Simple, clean, well priced, and convenient to The Nugget. Highly recommend eating there "
United States
David A
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Service, location, rooms, cleanliness, food were great"
United States
Daisy
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,839 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Inn By The Harbor

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff great room great breakfast loved the vibe "
United States
Jerry
The price is AU$281
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,105 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,121 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
11.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,217 reviews)
"Great spot "
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (866 reviews)
"Nice room and staff, plenty of parking."
United States
Christine
The price is AU$407
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,181 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Chris
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Lemon Tree Inn

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
20.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel/resort on a beautiful property. Great staff and service "
Canada
craig
The price is AU$996
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, and really pleasant stay. "
United States
Paul
Mason Beach Inn
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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.

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.

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.

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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, The Upham Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 26 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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