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1. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (699 reviews)
"Great place and walking distance to fun bars"
United States
Rodney J
The price is ￥25,402
￥30,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Haley Hotel
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,524 reviews)
"Loved this hotel, staff, location everything was wonderful"
United States
Karri
The price is ￥35,756
￥41,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Hotel Santa Barbara
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

3. 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, (497 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Emeterio
The price is ￥36,692
￥41,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

4. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."
United States
Irina
The price is ￥37,087
￥42,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

5. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and staff. Loved Santa Barbara. We will be back !"
United States
Gavin
The price is ￥54,922
￥70,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

6. The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (865 reviews)
"great location and clean motel"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥22,606
￥25,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Presidio
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

7. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,705 reviews)
"Great location and overall stay"
United States
Greg
The price is ￥17,559
￥20,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sandpiper Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,423 reviews)
"Great price for location and cute room perfect for a wedding weekend. It was close to everything, and the waffles in the morning were so yummy!"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥24,092
￥28,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

9. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,506 reviews)
"Amazing location, super clean rooms, comfortable beds, highly recommend!!"
United States
Tammy
The price is ￥21,401
￥24,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

10. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (898 reviews)
"Very affordable, clean, comfortable room with all the amenities I expect. Close walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara and the waterfront. Very friendly staff. Nice area on State St. with convenient restaurants nearby. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
David
The price is ￥17,625
￥20,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Orange Tree Inn
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

8/10 Good
"Good property for the price, room was clean and bed was comfortable."
Marnie 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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What is there to see and do in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Downtown Santa Barbara attracts visitors with its fantastic dining options and bar scene, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then plan some activities that cost very little. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at De la Guerra Plaza, West Beach, or Leadbetter Beach.
How can I get to Downtown Santa Barbara and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Downtown Santa Barbara can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away from the center in Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), located 24.9 mi (40 km) away. Downtown Santa Barbara might not have many public transportation choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.