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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, (1,432 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
United States
Dominique
The price is £235
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (668 reviews)
"awesome stay"
United States
Rey Jacob
The price is £152
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Haley 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, (461 reviews)
"Great hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara!"
United States
Matthew
The price is £242
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Canada
Michael
The price is £193
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Upham Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is £325
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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 £258
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
0.5 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 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 £167
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Craft House Inn

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, (1,440 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
United States
Teresa
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 1 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is £221
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Casa Iglesia

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
2.7 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
6.6 out of 10, (1,019 reviews)
"Excellent thi is our 2 nd vacation here in SB , we plan to return here again next year , also price is very affordable"
United States
Silveria M
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Rose Garden Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
United States
Logan J
The price is £280
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 0.7 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is £177
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was very close to the beach."
United States
Pamela
The price is £134
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Inn at East Beach

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
1.3 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (583 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is £624
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
2.0 star property
West Beach, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"excellent location, accessible, clean and spacious! friendly staff."
United States
Sharon
The price is £225
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Beach House Inn

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, (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful location."
United States
Patricia
The price is £164
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 mi from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,326 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is £162
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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, (1,423 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
United States
Jenny
The price is £155
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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, (1,273 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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, (356 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is £276
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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
Lobby
The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,018 reviews
View
Exterior
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
668 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
461 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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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