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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,313 reviews	View
The Upham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 622 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a nice stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and well-kept. The staff was friendly and helpful, which made our stay comfortable. Breakfast didn’t have a huge variety, but everything was fresh, tasty, and nicely prepared — it was more than enough. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily come back again."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

2/10 Terrible

"The “Terrible”overall rating is due to the manager, M.R. We asked if we could check in 55 min early. M.R. stated that there was a room available but the early check-in fee would be $20.00! What a complete turn off. $20 for a “early” 55 min check-in. If M.R. is a reflection of this hotel’s management / ownership, this may be a place you might want to avoid. However, the rest of the staff, especially the breakfast lady, were marvelous. Maybe they know that they have some making up to do."

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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 Arlington Theater while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Upham Hotel and Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels.

How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 32 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, Arlington Theater and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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, La Arcada and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

The Upham Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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West Beach

East Beach

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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