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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,518 reviews)
"Loved this hotel, staff, location everything was wonderful"
United States
Karri
The price is AED 835
AED 970 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara

2. 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)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is AED 1,282
AED 1,649 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

3. 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, (496 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Emeterio
The price is AED 856
AED 978 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

4. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,020 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Rana
The price is AED 728
AED 830 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
The Upham Hotel

5. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."
United States
Irina
The price is AED 879
AED 1,004 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (696 reviews)
"Great place and walking distance to fun bars"
United States
Rodney J
The price is AED 631
AED 756 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Haley Hotel

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 1.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (279 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Erica
The price is AED 889
AED 1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

8. 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, (1,946 reviews)
"Pleasant stay with excellent breakfast."
United States
emiliano
The price is AED 830
AED 948 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Inn By The Harbor

9. 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, (1,118 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is AED 840
AED 957 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (440 reviews)
"Location. The Hotel is so beautiful, chic and close to everything. Very friendly staff."
United States
Maria
The price is AED 1,543
AED 1,762 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Palihouse Santa Barbara

11. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (323 reviews)
"Casa Riviera is nice, our stay was quiet and enjoyable. The location is located in a nice area not to far from the beach and many restaurants"
United States
Patrice
The price is AED 716
AED 1,089 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

12. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"It was an absolute incredible value/location booking"
United States
Javier
The price is AED 871
AED 993 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Playa Inn

13. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (310 reviews)
"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."
United States
Maria
The price is AED 460
AED 796 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

14. The De La Vina Inn

The De La Vina Inn
3.5 star property
0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"This was such a quaint place. The room and the gardens were lovely. The location was perfect"
United States
April
The price is AED 714
AED 815 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
The De La Vina Inn

15. 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, (1,451 reviews)
"Good for vacation staying near the beach"
United States
hoan
The price is AED 979
AED 1,118 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

16. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (218 reviews)
"Great location next to Downtown and waterfront. Spacious and clean room. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Would stay here again next time!"
United States
Jhoana
The price is AED 666
AED 1,032 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

17. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (491 reviews)
"The staff was excellent and the rooms were extremely cozy. I will be staying with my little Pomeranian again!"
United States
Channah
The price is AED 537
AED 612 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

18. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel and location!"
United States
Rachita
The price is AED 824
AED 963 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Mason Beach Inn

19. 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, (2,416 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is AED 569
AED 677 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

20. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,185 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is AED 832
AED 948 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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

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.

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.

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

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

East Beach

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

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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 Arlington Theater 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 24 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, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, 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.