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Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Q: Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation , so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Hotel Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY2,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY2,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY3,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 25 - Mar 26

Haley Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 2 - Apr 3

The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

17.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY767 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Casa Del Sol

17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY672 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Inn on Summer Hill

9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 6.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY11,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 14 - Apr 15

Montecito Inn

5.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

5.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY2,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Palmoro House

East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

CNY1,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Upham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 610 reviews	View
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels	3.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 420 reviews	View
Hotel Santa Barbara	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,262 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Our prices for hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara are cheapest in January

Top landmarks in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Paseo Nuevo Mall

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Paseo Nuevo Mall in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. Splash some more cash at La Arcada and Santa Barbara Public Market.

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Arlington Theater

4.5/5 (67 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arlington Theater in Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre are both a short walk away.

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Santa Barbara Museum of Art

4.4/5 (152 reviews)

Santa Barbara Museum of Art is just one of the attractions in Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Barbara has to offer, head to Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Arlington Theater, and Lobero Theater.

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Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum in Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Santa Barbara, you can easily walk to Presidio Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Good place for stay"

The Milo

4/10 Poor

"The hotel is right by the beach, and there are a couple of good restaurants a short walk away. But other than that, we had a very poor experience here. The room seemed updated but carpet was dirty. We noticed several ants. No elevators. AC made loud noises randomly, so we had to just keep it off during the night. The worst part of the stay was the extremely noisy environment - starting as early as 5-6 am in the morning. There were loud metal-like banging noises, violent door closing sounds, seemingly from hotel staff, along with people talking loudly. Then there were very loud construction-like sounds. Road noise was there as an add-on as well. It was just a horrible experience. We brought up the noise issue to the hotel staff as well, but the lady at the front desk blamed it on the restaurant next door, which clearly was not the sole source of the issue. If the area has construction or any other noise sources (like the restaurant), the hotel web site or reservation system should clearly state so to let the traveller(s) make an informed decision on their stay. We had hoped to extend our stay at the hotel at the time of check-in, but we decided against it because of our experience. Never plan to stay here again. "

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Afternoon check-in receptionist was very confusing to me explaining how i was being charged . Other than that room was very clean , roomy with microwave and Mini frig.Pool was heated to perfection and hot tub also. Breakfast was Basic , breakfast room very clean and organized. Hot coffee ran out at 8:30 .Had some in room. Do want to do a shout out to the Morning receptionist JANETTE super Sweet and Knowledgeable ."

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara expensive to stay in?

You can find great hotels from CNY672 in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".

How can I find discounted rates and deals for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels?

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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Traveling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, our travelers love:

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG has an average guest rating of 8.8 out of 10.
Haley Hotel has an average guest rating of 8.8.
Hotel Santa Barbara has an average guest rating of 9.2 To find more pet-friendly stays on Hotels.com, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pet friendly".

What are some of the best family hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

If you're vacationing with your family, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is one of the best family hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG has a great average guest score of 8.8 out of 10 and amenities like an outdoor pool, free bicycle rentals and in-room cribs. To explore more family hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.

What are some of the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with a pool?

Book a Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is a top-rated hotel with an outdoor pool, and an average guest score of 8.8 out of 10. This hotel also features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. For more Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.

What are some of the top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with free parking?

If you're traveling by car, make your life easier by booking a Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotel with free parking. Our travelers like:

The Upham Hotel: A hotel with an average guest rating of 9 out of 10

Is it worth staying in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

You're spoilt for choice with 32 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the neighborhoods of Montecito and Santa Barbara Beach.

What are some great hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara with balconies?

There are some top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out The Upham Hotel which has a high guest score of 9 out of 10, and patios in some rooms. Another popular choice is Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, which offers furnished balconies in some rooms and has a great guest score of 8.8.

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Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

Save more with Member Prices

Check prices for these dates

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Haley Hotel

The Upham Hotel

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

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Top landmarks in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Paseo Nuevo Mall

Arlington Theater

Check out reviews of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels guests love

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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