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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1110)
"Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was great."
United States
Roderick
The price is ฿5,921
฿6,885 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (591)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is ฿3,943
฿4,806 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
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, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is ฿5,961
฿6,807 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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, (1000)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿9,551
฿12,310 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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, (401)
"Great location and service "
United States
juan
The price is ฿6,491
฿7,412 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (979)
"The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and very clean, and we had a great stay."
United States
James S
The price is ฿3,369
฿3,841 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (1030)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is ฿2,258
฿2,663 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (2050)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is ฿5,134
฿5,766 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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, (1380)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is ฿3,951
฿4,551 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1011)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is ฿3,977
฿4,581 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (235)
"Easy, clean and simply modern. I will def stay here next time I’m in SB 💙"
United States
ARMIE
The price is ฿2,774
฿5,474 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Casa Jardin

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1106)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is ฿3,407
฿3,890 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ฿3,900
฿4,453 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Castillo Inn at the Beach

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, (341)
"Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend. "
United States
david
The price is ฿5,849
฿6,668 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1224)
"It’s a wonderful hotel "
United States
Junhong
The price is ฿2,745
฿3,162 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1010)
"It was a nice room at a nice price - and nice staff too."
United States
Jessica
The price is ฿1,965
฿2,319 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Town and Country Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
6.8 out of 10, (631)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1014)
"Great room, clean, convenient "
United States
Trevor
The price is ฿2,841
฿3,239 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Oasis Inn & Suites
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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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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'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 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, Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Casa de la Guerra are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include La Arcada, De la Guerra Plaza and Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.