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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,404 reviews)
"Great hotel!!! "
United States
Jamie
The price is AED 948
AED 1,102 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent location and beautiful hotel."
United States
Marco
The price is AED 707
AED 805 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
The Upham Hotel
View from room

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, (448 reviews)
"Excellent, very quaint, beautifully decorated, staff is amazing, convenient to shopping restaurants and beach"
United States
Matthew
The price is AED 1,055
AED 1,204 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Exterior

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (649 reviews)
"Walking distance to the beach and restaurants"
United States
Guillermo
The price is AED 618
AED 741 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Haley Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is AED 1,385
AED 1,767 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Shopping mall

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is AED 1,103
AED 1,260 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,313 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is AED 291
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Outdoor pool

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, (1,008 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. This is our second time and we plan on coming back again and again! This a hidden gem that delights the senses."
United States
Silvia
The price is AED 749
AED 841 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Luxury House | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
0.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is AED 826
AED 944 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
The Craft House Inn
Courtyard

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,194 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is AED 278
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Property grounds

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
14.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is AED 830
AED 946 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
Property amenity

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, (1,538 reviews)
"Great hotel love this location. The beach is within walking distance."
United States
Nancy
The price is AED 621
AED 716 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Superior Apartment | Exterior

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"this is my second time staying with them and it has been a great experience everytime. I usually stay for a single night when traveling down for work and everytime its been great. Will definitely stay again and most likely be my go-to spot when coming down for work!"
United States
Emanuel
The price is AED 552
AED 902 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Casa Iglesia
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is AED 819
AED 1,088 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Montecito Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is AED 1,466
AED 1,700 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Inn on Summer Hill
Beach nearby

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is AED 688
AED 784 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (676 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is AED 409
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Casa Del Sol
Exterior

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is AED 731
AED 842 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,015 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is AED 495
AED 564 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Inn at East Beach
Terrace/patio

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, (309 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is AED 1,051
AED 1,365 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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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
Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,013 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
649 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
View
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
448 reviews
View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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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

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

aerial of East Beach at sunset, Santa Barbara, California

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful little cottage, perfect setting, lovely campus, exceptional restaurant, perfect location, an absolute gem. The room was perfect, the bed was comfortable, quiet, peaceful, serene, and highly recommend. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!!!"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Upham Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?
Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on our traveler 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 center and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include The Upham Hotel and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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 Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.