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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,428 reviews)
"Great hotel!!! "
United States
Jamie
The price is £224
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Good location in downtown SB, good value! Parking available! Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Will certainly stay again!"
United States
David
The price is £174
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Upham Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (454 reviews)
"Excellent, very quaint, beautifully decorated, staff is amazing, convenient to shopping restaurants and beach"
United States
Matthew
The price is £229
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is £327
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (664 reviews)
"Walking distance to great night life and beach"
United States
Alma Gabriela
The price is £157
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Haley Hotel

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is £254
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
11 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,395 reviews)
"Staff was great! Definitely a budget hotel but exceeded overall expectations."
United States
Erin
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
15.6 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect location for a mini vacation getaway. Whether you want to lounge by the pool with ocean views, walk to the beach or a nice bike ride"
United States
Gabriela
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
5.2 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,243 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is £210
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
11.1 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is £188
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
9.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,242 reviews)
"Dog friendly and nice staff"
United States
Denice
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
10.1 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,544 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is £153
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,408 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
United States
Jenny
The price is £168
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
11.1 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (683 reviews)
"Beautiful little place! Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Sarah
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Casa Del Sol

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
2.5 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,126 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is £213
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.7 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Santa Barbara Inn, from check in to checkout it was seamless! The staff were amazing, so helpful and friendly. The hotel itself is gorgeous and our ocean view room was so spacious with great views! I highly recommend staying at this hotel!"
United States
John
The price is £239
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
6.2 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (361 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is £345
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
3.6 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,131 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay!"
United States
Kristine
The price is £201
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.4 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (347 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is £314
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,428 reviews
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Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
664 reviews
View
View from room
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
454 reviews
View
Shopping centre
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic 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 East 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.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara that travellers recommend?
For excellent accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel comes highly recommended by travellers.

The 4-star Upham Hotel, with an impressive 9.0 rating, is frequently praised for its friendly and helpful staff, as well as its easily walkable and great location within the shopping district. Guests often highlight the great and lovely rooms, which feature premium bedding, climate control for cooling, and rainfall showerheads. Some rooms also include a fireplace for added comfort, and all guests can enjoy designer toiletries. The beautiful courtyard is another feature that receives frequent positive mentions. The hotel is conveniently located near points of interest such as the Alice Keck Memorial Garden, just 0.7 km away, and the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, 0.8 km distant.
What are the best family hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
For an excellent family hotel in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, The Upham Hotel is a superb choice.

This 4-star hotel, with a very high rating of 9.0, offers a range of features ideal for families, including complimentary cribs, sofa beds, and kitchens in some accommodations. Guests appreciate the outdoor spaces such as porches, lanais, patios, yards, and terraces. The Upham Hotel is also conveniently located, with the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum just 0.8 km away and Alice Keck Memorial Garden 0.7 km away. Our customers frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, the easily walkable location, and the beautiful courtyard.
When is the best time to go to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
The best time to go to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara is during spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October) when the weather is pleasantly warm and the crowds are smaller.

During these shoulder seasons, you'll find comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from the high teens to mid-twenties Celsius, which is ideal for exploring the city on foot or enjoying outdoor dining. The summer months (June to August) can be very busy with tourists, leading to higher prices and more crowded attractions. Winter (November to March) offers milder weather but has a higher chance of rain and some businesses might have reduced hours.

For those looking for a relaxing trip with ideal weather for sightseeing and enjoying the city's atmosphere, late spring or early autumn provides the superb balance of good conditions without the peak season bustle.
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