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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,389 reviews	View
The Upham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 648 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 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 West Beach.

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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

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very nice and close to everything. We didn’t have the daily breakfast because it didn’t look great so we just went into town for great coffee and breakfast. But all in all it was great stay and the staff was very nice. We did use the hot tub and that was a great way to end the day."

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating for early check-in and late check-out. The room was spacious, comfortable and well appointed, down to the way the towels were folded. The property was lush with tall palms, banana plants and myriad greenery which created a calming environment. The self serve breakfast was a pleasant surprise. A hot tub was a wonderful amenity for an evening soak after a full day of walking."

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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, 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.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Haley Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Del Sol

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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Santa Barbara Beach

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Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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