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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,283 reviews)
"Great place "
United States
Sruti
The price is ￥32,218
￥37,462 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Hotel Santa Barbara
View from room

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, (424 reviews)
"Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service "
United States
Grace
The price is ￥41,286
￥47,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Shopping mall

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, room clean and staff very helpful"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥38,989
￥44,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥64,921
￥82,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Exterior

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (615 reviews)
"Hands down we’d stay there again. Great location and boutique hotel. "
United States
Ramona
The price is ￥23,564
￥28,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Haley Hotel
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is ￥25,225
￥28,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Exterior

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥26,803
￥30,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Surfing/boogie boarding

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (249 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is ￥18,715
￥21,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (649 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥12,274
￥17,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Casa Del Sol
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,264 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is ￥15,065
￥17,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Property amenity

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, (1,455 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is ￥24,131
￥27,798 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Pool

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
15.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is ￥138,456
￥159,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (349 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥39,650
￥45,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Inn on Summer Hill
Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (308 reviews)
"Elegant and beauful grounds. Easy access to the beach. Excellent staff, and top notch restaurants on site. "
United States
Paul
The price is ￥199,122
￥245,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is ￥23,571
￥33,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Montecito Inn
Beach nearby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is ￥23,575
￥26,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Exterior

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"This property was amazing! Staff and accommodations were great!"
United States
Sherrie
The price is ￥49,007
￥62,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥20,168
￥22,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
The Inn at East Beach
Property entrance

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.4 out of 10, Good, (325 reviews)
"Clean room/ staff was amazing there and at Mar Hotel / bar and restaurants amazing/ amazing pool and bonfire. "
United States
Shanel
The price is ￥21,477
￥29,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Palmoro House
Courtyard

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, (1,092 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is ￥12,063
￥14,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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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
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

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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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.

Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great. The staff worked extra hard to ensure each guest had a pleasant experience. We will be back"
Thai 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Haley Hotel and Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
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 24 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, Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include Lobero Theater, La Arcada, and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like De la Guerra Plaza or Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum.

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