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1535 Cheap Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1040)
"Loved the room and location. Would definitely stay there again! "
The price is NZ$413
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1030)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Upham Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"The location is excellent and we loved the hotel! "
The price is NZ$486
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Exterior

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"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 NZ$768
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (378)
"The Drift Hotel was so amazing! It was the perfect location to walk around State St, and explore around Santa Barbara"
The price is NZ$430
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Haley Hotel
Tasting room

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (557)
"Really cute lobby and room decorations. The person that checked us in was super helpful and friendly!"
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Haley Hotel
Social Stays
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (20)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Social Stays
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great property"
The price is NZ$1,138
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1736)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is NZ$415
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1920)
"Clean room, friendly staff, walking distance of beach "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1021)
"Great place"
The price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Great place to stay"
The price is NZ$378
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1063)
"Nice hotel with a beautiful view."
The price is NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Beachside Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (491)
"Excellent location"
The price is NZ$534
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Beautiful hotel "
The price is NZ$993
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Mason Beach Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (905)
"Great hotel to stay in Santa Barbara!"
The price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1174)
"Nice location. Have stayed multiple times, and this time was a pleasant experience."
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1023)
"Great stay"
The price is NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1086)
"Plenty of courtyard & poolside seating, easy parking, wine & cheese, continental breakfast."
The price is NZ$452
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (114)
"Clean rooms. Walking distance to shops and so close to beach! Perfect getaway!"
The price is NZ$572
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic 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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage 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.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The place was a perfect getaway "
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Upham Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?

Travellers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other favourite options in the area include Haley Hotel and The Upham Hotel.

How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

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 neighbourhood. 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.