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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,139 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
RODOLFO
The price is HK$1,714
HK$1,993 total
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 HK$1,524
HK$1,737 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is HK$2,316
HK$3,038 total
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 HK$1,656
HK$1,891 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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, (594 reviews)
"Took the amtrak train here. Hotel location is walkable from the depot. ."
United States
Dennis
The price is HK$982
HK$1,198 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 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, (404 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is HK$1,845
HK$2,107 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 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 HK$1,696
HK$2,519 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was spotless and good breakfast"
United States
Shilpa
The price is HK$1,240
HK$1,416 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 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, (2,066 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (1,855 reviews)
"Convenient location and beautiful area. "
United States
Agnieszka
The price is HK$1,304
HK$1,489 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Inn By The Harbor

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, (981 reviews)
"Simple, clean, well priced, and convenient to The Nugget. Highly recommend eating there "
United States
David A
The price is HK$1,336
HK$1,529 total
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was super clean, easy check in and friendly staff!"
United States
Jeanette
The price is HK$1,452
HK$1,658 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,139 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is HK$711
HK$811 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge

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, (1,108 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is HK$1,186
HK$1,352 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (1,203 reviews)
"Great spot "
United States
Kevin
The price is HK$565
HK$668 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

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 stay.."
United States
Marino
The price is HK$1,146
HK$1,309 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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

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, (1,183 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Chris
The price is HK$772
HK$881 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Lemon Tree Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,326 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff and great amenities."
United States
Tania
The price is HK$1,554
HK$1,774 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, easy parking, coffee was great!"
United States
Lindsay
The price is HK$1,256
HK$1,460 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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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 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.

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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 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, 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 33 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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Granada Theatre 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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