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1527 Cheap Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1032)
"Great location and nice historic property beautifully restored."
United States
Lynette
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Amazing little stay in SB highly recommend "
United States
Jeselle
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Upham Hotel
Exterior
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, (1005)
"The location is excellent and we loved the hotel! "
United States
victoria
The price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (397)
"The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy "
United States
Tiffany
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Exterior
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Clean updated room"
United States
Maria
The price is AU$527
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Tasting room
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (580)
"Perfect location! Wonderful hotel! Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!"
Canada
Meghan
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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
20.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
The price is AU$874
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Exterior
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, (1798)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
The price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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
West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1989)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
13.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (499)
"Excellent location"
United States
Raquel
The price is AU$399
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Front of property
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, (1013)
"Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable "
United States
MOJGAN
The price is AU$392
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Mason Beach Inn
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
5.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1025)
"Nice clean property, friendly staff, ample choices for breakfast. Great ambiance "
United States
Tapan
The price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1090)
"Clean room, great breakfast choices and location is perfect across from the beach."
United States
Erika
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Beachside Inn
Courtyard
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, (1015)
"Great hotel"
United States
Justin
The price is AU$295
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
View from room
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great place"
United States
Grant
The price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from property
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, (1108)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
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, (1004)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andy
The price is AU$297
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Room was great, bed comfy, nice and clean, and all of the staff were exceptional! "
United States
Debbie
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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The Milo

The Milo

4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1492)
"I’ve stayed here many times and it was great as always. "
United States
Adam
The price is AU$269
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
The Milo
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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, (1192)
"Friendly staff Very clean"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good. Breakfast was mediocre but still was ok."
Mustafa 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 The Upham Hotel and Haley 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, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Granada Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Arlington Theater 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 La Arcada. While you're out sightseeing, Casa de la Guerra and De la Guerra Plaza are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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