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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,335 reviews)
"loved this hotel"
United States
Kathryn
The price is HK$1,899
HK$2,208 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Santa Barbara

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)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
United States
Anthony
The price is HK$3,032
HK$3,858 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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, (431 reviews)
"Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service "
United States
Grace
The price is HK$2,038
HK$2,327 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent location and beautiful hotel."
United States
Marco
The price is HK$1,532
HK$1,746 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Upham Hotel

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)
"Location was the best, close to the town center."
United States
Stanley
The price is HK$1,858
HK$2,122 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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, (629 reviews)
"Room was adorable with beach decorations!!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is HK$1,129
HK$1,366 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Haley Hotel

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is HK$1,325
HK$1,488 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,098 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful hotel! Beautiful views, wonderful staff. And an excellent continental breakfast. It was an amazing time."
United States
Maria
The price is HK$1,470
HK$1,708 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (269 reviews)
"Great restaurants and amenities, location was perfect. Really enjoyed the bike rentals."
United States
Oren
The price is HK$2,191
HK$2,854 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,266 reviews)
"Friendly staff , clean rooms , nearby stores"
United States
Samantha
The price is HK$744
HK$857 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,495 reviews)
"Our family loves staying at the Best Western Carpinteria. "
United States
Brian
The price is HK$1,192
HK$1,373 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome hotel. Clean with super nice people. We always stay at this property and it never disappoint. "
United States
Magdalena
The price is HK$1,481
HK$1,706 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, staff, and restaurant."
United States
Kevin
The price is HK$2,602
HK$2,972 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Santa Barbara Inn

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is HK$1,567
HK$1,802 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (662 reviews)
"The room was clean but small. Small bathroom and it's a Motel."
United States
Richard
The price is HK$768
HK$1,041 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Casa Del Sol

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (311 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is HK$9,838
HK$12,114 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (355 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is HK$1,638
HK$1,900 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Inn on Summer Hill

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (263 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is HK$925
HK$1,063 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is HK$1,229
HK$1,401 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,123 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is HK$685
HK$805 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,335 reviews
View
Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
629 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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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