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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,174 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
United States
Samantha
The price is ฿7,531
฿8,757 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel Santa Barbara

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 ฿4,421
฿5,357 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
June
The price is ฿7,266
฿8,297 total
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, (1,000 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is ฿11,391
฿14,610 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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, (411 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is ฿8,439
฿9,637 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (997 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is ฿4,188
฿4,775 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (2,098 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,060 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is ฿2,211
฿2,610 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is ฿4,716
฿5,296 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,403 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is ฿4,303
฿4,957 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is ฿5,680
฿6,543 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (372 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is ฿4,997
฿5,697 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,136 reviews)
"Place is clean, spacious and good breakfast plus walking distance to the beach was a big plus!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿4,181
฿4,774 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Beachside Inn

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is ฿3,966
฿4,529 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,126 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is ฿5,381
฿6,134 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
United States
Emilie
The price is ฿4,537
฿8,428 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Casa Yano by The Beach

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,245 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is ฿2,488
฿2,866 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,864 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff was great and attentive as well as great price for room and breakfast included! "
United States
Natalia
The price is ฿6,828
฿7,798 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Inn By The Harbor
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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.