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The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location in center of town, extremely friendly staff, and a Napa CA style B&B look and feel. "
United States
Patrick
The price is NZ$403
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
The Upham Hotel

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,272 reviews)
"Amazing stay "
Germany
Michael
The price is NZ$498
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hotel Santa Barbara

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (424 reviews)
"Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service "
United States
Grace
The price is NZ$517
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Great property with a lot of fun games and spaces. Staff was extremely helpful when questions came up! 100% recommend."
United States
Alexis
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Haley Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, room clean and staff very helpful"
Australia
Mark
The price is NZ$540
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
United States
Anthony
The price is NZ$829
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,048 reviews)
"Clean room, staff at breakfast are very friendly."
United States
Srinivasa Rao
The price is NZ$402
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,451 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,257 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (244 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,303 reviews)
"Very helpful staff at front desk and room was quiet and clean. "
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Sandpiper Lodge

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (649 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Casa Del Sol

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"We love staying here! Great staff and room was super clean"
United States
Abigail
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The Inn at East Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
5.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,078 reviews)
"Quiet place to stay. "
United States
Geri
The price is NZ$393
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (348 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$505
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
11.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and breakfast options were wonderful"
United States
Katherine
The price is NZ$370
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,089 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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Compare popular hotels in Historic 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
1,272 reviews
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Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
613 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
1,002 reviews
View
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View

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.

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.

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.

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

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.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Upham Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 32 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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum 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, La Arcada and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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