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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,349 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated hotel with top notch service and beyond perfect location in downtown Santa Barbara."
United States
dina
The price is ¥37,884
¥44,052 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Hotel Santa Barbara

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, (436 reviews)
"Trendy hotel located right in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara. "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ¥39,252
¥44,824 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (634 reviews)
"Took the amtrak train here. Hotel location is walkable from the depot. ."
United States
Dennis
The price is ¥24,812
¥29,847 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Haley Hotel

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to the beach and to a fun street with lots of shops and restaurants. Rooms were very comfortable and spacious. Overall a good stay. "
United States
Jamie
The price is ¥37,736
¥43,093 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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)
"City location within Santa Barbara. Walkable to shops etc. Updated classy hotel. Excellent service and impressive facilities- enjoyed restaurant too."
United States
Cherilynn
The price is ¥60,496
¥76,977 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"This is a lovely spot - walking distance to a beautiful beach, yummy restaurants and unique shops. The staff is kind and helpful and the room was well appointed, clean and very comfortable."
United States
Danika
The price is ¥25,043
¥35,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Montecito Inn

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location to just chill and enjoy the weekend without having to drive anywhere. The views are incredible, the rooms are quaint and clean and the restaurant that's right in the hotel serves delicious food. Staff was pleasant and always helpful. We'd go back there in a heartbeat! "
United States
Robert
The price is ¥26,297
¥29,537 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (2,230 reviews)
"Clean and great location from downtown! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Magen
The price is ¥21,406
¥25,616 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (1,271 reviews)
"Room was clean, great restaurants near by and a short distance from Santa Barbara."
United States
Andrea
The price is ¥14,225
¥16,387 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,514 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here, nice lobby with coffee/drinks quiet room and love the beds here. Tried the cafe upstairs for an easy dinner of hamburgers and they were quite good. Parking is a bit tight for a full size truck but doable and not uncommon in the SB area."
United States
Linda
The price is ¥23,784
¥27,398 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"Room was amazing! Great location. Definitely new favorite place to stay when visiting Santa Barbara. Top quality service and felt like home. The bed was more comfortable than my own bed. "
United States
Alex
The price is ¥15,322
¥20,777 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Casa Del Sol

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, (356 reviews)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
United States
Jimmy
The price is ¥32,671
¥37,898 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Quiet and clean, perfect for a great stay in Santa Barbara."
United States
Cleve
The price is ¥23,062
¥26,291 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
The Inn at East Beach

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)
"Favorite value hotel in the area. Have stayed there many times and hope to return again. Rooms small but beds comfortable. Location is the best. Nice to have pool. Prefer rooms that face pool as not so dark and don't face parking lot. "
United States
Kathy
The price is ¥25,576
¥29,157 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (275 reviews)
"Was in Santa Barbara for a family event. Have stayed there often. Especially like the location. "
United States
barbara
The price is ¥43,715
¥56,942 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (417 reviews)
"A great “hideaway” in Santa Barbara. Close to the harbor, State Street, and restaurants."
United States
Charles
The price is ¥25,710
¥29,310 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (268 reviews)
"Good price around Santa Barbara Area"
United States
Michael
The price is ¥18,133
¥20,853 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"My family and I took a trip to Santa Barbara and stayed at the blue sands inn and we loved it. The location was perfect we were able to do a short walk to the Santa Barbara zoo, we were able to walk to the beach. The amenities included were great, and it was Also very clean. We enjoyed our time so much and would definitely come back!"
United States
Ashley
The price is ¥22,869
¥26,071 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,143 reviews)
"The staff (Dorothy/Dot) was super helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean and spacious for a single occupant. Very close to the downtown area with some really great shops and restaurants. "
United States
Paris
The price is ¥12,931
¥15,209 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,183 reviews)
"Perfect location for a Santa Barbara get-away. Spacious quiet room, nice breakfast and super friendly staff. We will be back!"
United States
Cassandra
The price is ¥20,923
¥23,893 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Beachside Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,349 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
634 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
Shopping mall
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
436 reviews
View

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
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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.

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.

West Beach

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

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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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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 our traveler data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay 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 good choices for your stay in the area include Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG and Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels.
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 25 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?
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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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