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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,404 reviews)
"Great hotel!!! "
United States
Jamie
The price is 6.792.645 ₫
7.898.488 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (649 reviews)
"Walking distance to the beach and restaurants"
United States
Guillermo
The price is 4.520.357 ₫
5.416.163 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Haley Hotel

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, (448 reviews)
"Excellent, very quaint, beautifully decorated, staff is amazing, convenient to shopping restaurants and beach"
United States
Matthew
The price is 7.556.759 ₫
8.629.441 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is 7.929.579 ₫
9.055.182 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is 9.792.528 ₫
12.511.797 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,311 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is 2.084.861 ₫
2.455.094 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,193 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is 1.991.411 ₫
2.354.551 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is 5.869.583 ₫
7.796.806 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Montecito Inn

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, (1,008 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. This is our second time and we plan on coming back again and again! This a hidden gem that delights the senses."
United States
Silvia
The price is 5.367.464 ₫
6.028.723 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 1.5 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"this is my second time staying with them and it has been a great experience everytime. I usually stay for a single night when traveling down for work and everytime its been great. Will definitely stay again and most likely be my go-to spot when coming down for work!"
United States
Emanuel
The price is 4.243.429 ₫
6.787.907 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Casa Iglesia

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, (1,014 reviews)
"I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!"
United States
otieno
The price is 7.870.876 ₫
8.990.699 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is 5.081.848 ₫
5.793.307 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
0.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 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 5.922.900 ₫
6.763.655 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
The Craft House 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, (1,538 reviews)
"Great hotel love this location. The beach is within walking distance."
United States
Nancy
The price is 4.228.951 ₫
4.871.539 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1,015 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is 3.938.492 ₫
4.489.881 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Inn at East Beach

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, (1,390 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is 4.358.758 ₫
4.977.484 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (676 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is 2.931.704 ₫
3.913.589 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Casa Del Sol

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,290 reviews)
"Liked the location. Room was decent for an overnight stay."
United States
Rommel
The price is 4.477.712 ₫
5.310.603 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (436 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is 6.751.337 ₫
7.696.524 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is 5.237.879 ₫
6.033.826 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best 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 West Beach.

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.

West Beach

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

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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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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.
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.