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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,189 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥38,938
￥45,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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, (413 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is ￥33,220
￥37,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Exterior

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (601 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
United States
Margarita
The price is ￥19,360
￥23,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Haley Hotel
Lobby

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay over the holidays."
United States
Julie
The price is ￥28,715
￥32,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
The Upham Hotel
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
June
The price is ￥34,947
￥39,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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, (1,001 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is ￥54,819
￥70,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
Mussel Shoals
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is ￥22,867
￥25,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥34,358
￥39,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Inn on Summer Hill
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,249 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is ￥11,772
￥13,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
Carpinteria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,410 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is ￥20,637
￥23,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel. You can tell a lot of attention to details and great effort was paid to the remodel. Feels much nicer than pictures do justice. Also, very very dog friendly and accommodating staff. It’s particularly nice that there aren’t added fees for small pets. "
Himanshu 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

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What's the best place to stay on a budget in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
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What is there to see and do in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara attracts visitors with its major shopping area and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then make time for activities that cost very little. Hunt for bargains with some shopping at Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada, or get outdoors at De la Guerra Plaza.
How can I get to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 24.9 mi (40 km) away: Santa Ynez, CA (SQA). Historic Downtown Santa Barbara might not have very many public transit choices so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.