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Top 10 Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Hotel was very clean and quiet. The cleaning staff gets an A . "
The price is S$254
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Exterior detail
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1236)
"Fantastic property and location."
The price is S$305
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1426)
"It was great! Front desk took care of me "
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area
Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1184)
"Everything Ok"
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Sandpiper Lodge
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1205)
"Excellent property. Spacious rooms. Great location. "
The price is S$305
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property – evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1507)
"Clean"
The price is S$256
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Inn By The Harbor
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Exterior
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Good time"
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"It was a little underwhelming, the ceiling in the bathroom looked old and it was brown too. The area in general feels underwhelming in general. Does the job."
The price is S$449
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Excellent location with balcony overlooking the beach just walking distance to always where I want to go."
The price is S$275
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (602)
"we enjoyed our stay"
The price is S$244
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1291)
"We enjoyed our stay! A cute and clean hotel with comfortable beds and a wonderful continental breakfast. Easy walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. We would stay here again!"
The price is S$269
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard
Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Conveniently located, free self-parking, clean rooms."
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Oasis Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Cute and convenient. Great shower and fresh looking paint in the room. Would like to have had a microwave but the fridge was spacious."
The price is S$165
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Location of hotel was ideal."
The price is S$233
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"This hotel was very accommodating for our family while we visited Santa Barbara for our son's wedding. They were very professional and the hotel was a beautiful place to stay. Would revisit "
The price is S$288
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
The Franciscan Hotel
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"Dated property, but with great charm. Our family really enjoyed our stay there! "
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Lemon Tree Inn
Riviera Beach House
Sun deck
Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (972)
"We loved staying at the Riviera. It was a prime location for all of the fun activities and great food in Santa Barbara. Service was friendly and prompt for any needs we had and the hotel smelled amazing. Iwould definitely recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to experience the best of Santa Barbara. "
The price is S$269
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Riviera Beach House
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, (1000)
"Excellent!"
The price is S$872
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (954)
"Room was very comfortable… the beds were a little too high but very comfortable…"
The price is S$238
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
La Playa Inn
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"One of my all-time favorites anywhere"
The price is S$2,031
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Haley Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Stearns Wharf, and it offers in-room fireplaces and a snack bar/deli. Other favourite options in the area include The Upham Hotel and Hotel Santa Barbara.

How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 37 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 Casa de la Guerra 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 La Arcada. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Cabrillo Bikeway are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.