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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1059)
"Perfect location for state street fun!"
United States
Sherie
The price is ￥32,794
￥38,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Tasting room
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (586)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is ￥18,749
￥22,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Haley Hotel
Exterior
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is ￥29,729
￥33,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (400)
"Great location and service "
United States
juan
The price is ￥30,894
￥35,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Exterior
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥44,190
￥57,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1355)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is ￥17,062
￥19,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (966)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is ￥19,294
￥21,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2006)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥23,610
￥26,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1016)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is ￥10,822
￥12,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is ￥19,761
￥22,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1093)
"Room was clean and big,location was great"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥19,099
￥21,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Beachside Inn
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ￥19,439
￥22,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
View from room
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Good location right price"
United States
James
The price is ￥23,661
￥27,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is ￥30,031
￥40,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Montecito Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1104)
"Spotless rooms, courteous staff, happy hrs every day with wine and cheese. Can not ask more. "
United States
Nalin
The price is ￥24,740
￥28,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1203)
"A lovely motel in a great area. I had easy access to everything I wanted to see and do as well as a stunning beach. "
United States
Gareth
The price is ￥13,691
￥15,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Barbara
Learn more about Downtown Santa Barbara

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.

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.

West Beach

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

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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 Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was amazing. Arron at the front desk was so friendly and informative about the area and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again. "
Victor 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Inn By The Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Travelers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Haley Hotel and Social Stays.
How many hotels are there in Downtown Santa Barbara?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Barbara?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Presidio Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include La Arcada, Casa de la Guerra, and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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