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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Reception

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,335 reviews)
"loved this hotel"
United States
Kathryn
The price is ฿7,802
฿9,073 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Santa Barbara
Exterior

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (629 reviews)
"Room was adorable with beach decorations!!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ฿4,833
฿5,831 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Haley Hotel
View from room

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, (431 reviews)
"Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service "
United States
Grace
The price is ฿8,664
฿9,893 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers

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)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
United States
Anthony
The price is ฿10,914
฿14,089 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Shopping centre

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Location was the best, close to the town center."
United States
Stanley
The price is ฿7,635
฿8,719 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (269 reviews)
"Great restaurants and amenities, location was perfect. Really enjoyed the bike rentals."
United States
Oren
The price is ฿9,003
฿11,728 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Reception

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)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Debojyoti
The price is ฿4,652
฿5,303 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
The Inn at East Beach
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (355 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ฿6,729
฿7,805 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Inn on Summer Hill
Outdoor pool

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ฿6,257
฿7,028 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Courtyard

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
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,123 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is ฿2,814
฿3,306 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was absolutely outstanding, in all areas, during our stay"
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿6,201
฿8,421 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Montecito Inn
Property grounds

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
14.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is ฿6,568
฿7,487 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (662 reviews)
"The room was clean but small. Small bathroom and it's a Motel."
United States
Richard
The price is ฿3,586
฿4,786 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Casa Del Sol
Surfing/boogie boarding

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is ฿4,121
฿4,739 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Property amenity

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, (1,495 reviews)
"Our family loves staying at the Best Western Carpinteria. "
United States
Brian
The price is ฿5,763
฿6,639 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beach nearby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is ฿5,737
฿6,540 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Luxury House | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

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, (21 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 ฿5,283
฿15,224 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
The Craft House Inn
Lobby lounge

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, (414 reviews)
"When I arrived after midnight after a long, tiring drive, I was greeted by a very friendly manager who was kind to give me a later check out when I asked. The hotel and my ADA king room were beautiful and luxurious, providing the rest and easy morning I needed. I look forward to staying here again."
United States
Jason
The price is ฿5,360
฿6,111 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Reception

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is ฿4,990
฿5,689 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,266 reviews)
"Friendly staff , clean rooms , nearby stores"
United States
Samantha
The price is ฿3,058
฿3,523 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
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Compare popular hotels in 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
1,335 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
629 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
1,000 reviews
View
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
431 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

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.

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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.

Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Loved this motel! We had a view of the beach. EZ walk to restaurants. Everything was immaculate & everyone was more than helpful. ."
Candance 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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 our traveller data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG.
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 25 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 Arlington Theater 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.