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Discover 1,505 Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1231)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is ¥21,044
¥24,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1021)
"Nice place to stay."
The price is ¥22,995
¥26,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Very clean modern property will stay there again "
The price is ¥29,869
¥33,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"Great location"
The price is ¥35,811
¥41,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is ¥28,450
¥32,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Upham Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Perfect place to stay at Santa Barbara!"
The price is ¥35,796
¥40,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (544)
"What a gem, love the amenities and overall vibe of the place. Perfect location, walking distance to State St and the pier. Really enjoyed our stay! "
The price is ¥25,275
¥30,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Haley Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, rooms were always clean. Property was very clean and restaurant was very good, right in the middle of everything from shopping to the beach."
The price is ¥43,668
¥56,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (370)
"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"
The price is ¥37,579
¥42,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (19)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is ¥9,886
¥11,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Social Stays

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Wonderful stay, easy to access, great location, lovely and clean inside."
The price is ¥19,878
¥33,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Casa Riviera

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is ¥21,763
¥25,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Beautiful location"
The price is ¥24,849
¥27,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1170)
"Pleasent quiet stay"
The price is ¥14,260
¥16,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1015)
"Would definitely stay again"
The price is ¥12,024
¥14,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1084)
"Great place to stay."
The price is ¥19,848
¥22,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is ¥24,351
¥33,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Montecito Inn

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
"Perfect place for a quick stay in Santa Barbra. Staff was great, rooms were clean, parking was easy. I'll definitely stay here next time I'm in town."
The price is ¥28,884
¥32,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Marina Beach Motel

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1017)
"Having a nice restaurant"
The price is ¥15,220
¥17,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Lemon Tree Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is ¥36,610
¥41,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Inn on Summer Hill
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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

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.

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.

Downtown Santa Barbara

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage 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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Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?

Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Haley Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers in-room fireplaces and a snack bar/deli. Other favorite options in the area include Social Stays and The Upham Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodations in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

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What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Sights like Lobero Theater, Granada Theatre, and Arlington Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and El Capitan Lake are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.