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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,187 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
United States
Samantha
The price is NZ$491
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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, (413 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is NZ$411
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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, (601 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
United States
Margarita
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
June
The price is NZ$433
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is NZ$762
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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, (208 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is NZ$538
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (343 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Inn on Summer Hill

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Castillo Inn at the Beach

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
0.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is NZ$408
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Craft House Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !"
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Montecito Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is NZ$475
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,409 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,250 reviews)
"Nice Rooms great location "
United States
Erika
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,527 reviews)
"Staff was fantastic, lots of great amenities."
United States
Seth
The price is NZ$412
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
The Milo

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (640 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
1.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (550 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is NZ$1,246
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
El Encanto Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,056 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,187 reviews
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Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
601 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
413 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.
What's the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Haley Hotel and Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Santa Barbara?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 24 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
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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