Downtown Santa Barbara Hotels: Cheap Accommodation in Downtown Santa Barbara

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,359 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 640 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 438 reviews	View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample 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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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay!"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were helpful in every day. Particularly helpful was Jacob T. Saw him every day at tge front desk which doubles as the breakfast desk. He was professional and upbeat with every customer we saw him deal with and went out of his way assist. In explanations of authorizations place on their credit cards, providing suggestions of place to see and restaurants and general directions. A stay here is worth it, if only have him provide you with information and service."

The Franciscan Hotel

4/10 Poor

"The room was spacious, staff was very helpful and knowledgeable, and the grounds are reasonably well kept. The room has hardwood floors, not covered by carpet. At the end of the day, I took my shoes and socks off and was on my feet unpacking. The bottom of my feet (in a period of 10-15 minutes) became dark with whatever grime was on the floors. It is clear that the floor had not been cleaned in some time. I had to wash them before going to bed - both nights. "

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Travellers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.

What's the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on our traveller 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 centre 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 will I be able to find in Downtown Santa Barbara?

With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Santa Barbara.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

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 neighbourhood, 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Montecito Inn

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

Inn on Summer Hill

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Casa Del Sol

The Inn at East Beach

Beachside Inn

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Casa Riviera

Compare popular hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

West Beach

East Beach

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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