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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,370 reviews	View
The Upham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 642 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels	3.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 441 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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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.

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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, staff was amazing and the location was perfect. Next trip to the Santa Barbara area, this will be the place we stay!"

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the vibe in this hotel and bar! It was a great location and we were able to walk everywhere. We even checked out the bikes and took a bike ride. It was a special event we were celebrating and we felt really spoiled here. The staff was very helpful and made sure we have everything we needed. I would stay her again and highly recommend it."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was SUPER friendly and professional. The parking lot could use some extra lighting in the far back. But my overall experience was amazing! The bed was super comfortable. I loved that every room had a balcony (that I saw). The shower head had great pressure! Room was clean with cute decor! I felt secure and safe in my room. Super close and easy to get on and off the hwy. Breakfast was delicious! I wasn’t ready to leave back to the real world again. I’d 100% stay here again."

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall 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?

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What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

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 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 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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Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

Haley Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Iglesia

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Del Sol

The Craft House Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

El Encanto Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

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