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Discover 1,536 Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1174)
"Great hotel"
The price is SAR 539
SAR 621 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"It was perfect for a short overnight stay"
The price is SAR 727
SAR 845 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Friendly staff and easy check in"
The price is SAR 570
SAR 657 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (532)
"All around great spot. Location is prime. Room had a great vibe. "
The price is SAR 663
SAR 793 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Haley Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"What a beautiful property! I had a great stay. "
The price is SAR 911
SAR 1,039 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
The Upham Hotel

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"great stay"
The price is SAR 939
SAR 1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Good service and rooms very nice "
The price is SAR 1,112
SAR 1,270 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great hotel! "
The price is SAR 1,497
SAR 1,873 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (360)
"Fantastic location. No car needed!"
The price is SAR 1,065
SAR 1,217 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is SAR 448
SAR 511 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Social Stays

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"It’s a wonderful getaway with the most beautiful ocean views. "
The price is SAR 662
SAR 744 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"The best place to stay in SB!!!"
The price is SAR 567
SAR 1,206 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Casa Riviera

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1168)
"Easy location.. plenty of parking.. safe area.."
The price is SAR 409
SAR 471 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Simple hotel in great location close to Santa Barbara Polo. Would stay here again. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful"
The price is SAR 296
SAR 349 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff. "
The price is SAR 669
SAR 763 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"I love this hotel,thanks so much "
The price is SAR 495
SAR 565 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Lemon Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (655)
"It was an easy check-in, and the staff was excellent. "
The price is SAR 431
SAR 493 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Orange Tree Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (184)
"Really nice rooms and the staff was friendly. "
The price is SAR 431
SAR 496 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (321)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is SAR 1,122
SAR 1,279 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Downtown Santa Barbara map

Downtown Santa Barbara

9 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

East Beach map

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

West Beach map

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?

Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Haley Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers in-room fireplaces and a snack bar/deli. Other favorite options in the area include The Upham Hotel and Hotel Santa Barbara.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Sights like Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Cabrillo Bikeway are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.