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Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,353 reviews)
"Perfect location with a very attentive staff. This will be our go to spot when in Santa Barbara."
Marc
The price is ￥38,025
￥44,215 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design HotelsHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (436 reviews)
"Great location - but very pricey for what it is. Tiny tiny rooms"
Andrew
The price is ￥43,634
￥49,828 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by HiltonHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Location was the best, close to the town center."
Stanley
The price is ￥37,876
￥43,251 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location and beautiful hotel."
Marco
The price is ￥30,667
￥34,961 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Haley Hotel
Haley HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
"We went on a week day and it was such a chill hotel! Very quiet, laid back, and relaxing. Personally for us it was a great stay right next to everything! "
Christian
The price is ￥23,845
￥28,750 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
Anthony
The price is ￥53,189
￥68,661 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
Vincent
The price is ￥26,702
￥29,992 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Inn on Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating.
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Dawn
The price is ￥32,792
￥38,039 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,272 reviews)
"Well designed and good location "
Nora
The price is ￥14,278
￥16,448 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,514 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Justin
The price is ￥28,085
￥32,353 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
Anna
The price is ￥25,135
￥35,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort14.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant.
However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker.
Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
Denise
The price is ￥33,890
￥38,635 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortEast Beach, 2.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (276 reviews)
"Love the location!"
Wendelyn
The price is ￥43,877
￥57,153 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara5.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
Joyce Marie
The price is ￥24,604
￥28,049 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South17.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (268 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
Angela
The price is ￥18,200
￥20,931 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection HotelEast Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
geoffrey
The price is ￥24,673
￥28,128 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"
Leticia I
The price is ￥29,654
￥34,159 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection PropertySanta Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (419 reviews)
"Reception area and Breakfast area were very nice. Breakfast was fresh and prepared well. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was convenient."
Olga
The price is ￥20,475
￥23,342 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,145 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Mario
The price is ￥12,979
￥15,266 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East BeachEast Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
nathan
The price is ￥23,148
￥26,388 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Property | Star rating | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet friendly | WiFi included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Upham Hotel | 9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews | View | ||||||
 Haley Hotel | 8.8 Excellent 635 reviews | View | ||||||
 Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews | View | ||||||
 Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | 8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews | View | ||||||
 Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels | 8.4 Very Good 436 reviews | View |
Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Learn more about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
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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.
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.
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