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1. Haley Hotel
Haley HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (680 reviews)
The price is CA $237
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

2. Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,472 reviews)
The price is CA $388
CA $451 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

3. The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
The price is CA $302
CA $344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
The price is CA $563
CA $713 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design HotelsHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (477 reviews)
The price is CA $375
CA $428 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by HiltonHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
The price is CA $365
CA $416 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

7. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraWest Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,355 reviews)
The price is CA $207
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. Casa Riviera
Casa RivieraLaguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
The price is CA $256
CA $395 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

9. Casa Jardin
Casa JardinLaguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (295 reviews)
The price is CA $235
CA $371 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

10. Casa De La Vina
Casa De La Vina0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
The price is CA $238
CA $375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

11. The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan HotelWest Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,244 reviews)
The price is CA $243
CA $277 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

12. La Playa Inn
La Playa InnWest Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,020 reviews)
The price is CA $354
CA $404 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

13. The Presidio
The Presidio1.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (830 reviews)
The price is CA $212
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

14. The Craft House Inn
The Craft House Inn0.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
The price is CA $307
CA $351 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

15. Casa Castillo
Casa Castillo0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
The price is CA $313
CA $460 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

16. Casa Iglesia
Casa IglesiaOak Park, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
The price is CA $244
CA $381 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. Palihouse Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara0.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (431 reviews)
The price is CA $767
CA $875 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara DowntownOak Park, 1.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (270 reviews)
The price is CA $375
CA $427 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

19. Beachside Inn
Beachside InnWest Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,245 reviews)
The price is CA $278
CA $317 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection PropertySanta Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (469 reviews)
The price is CA $295
CA $336 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Property | Star rating | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Hotel Santa Barbara | 9.4 Exceptional 1,472 reviews | View | ||||||
![]() The Upham Hotel | 9.2 Wonderful 1,012 reviews | View | ||||||
![]() Haley Hotel | 8.8 Excellent 680 reviews | View | ||||||
![]() Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews | View | ||||||
![]() Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | 8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews | View |
Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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

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.
Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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