What's it like in Old Town?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Goleta's Old Town neighborhood. Consider a visit to Lost Valley Trail as part of your Old Town travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Old Town?

Based on our traveler data, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from University of California, Santa Barbara, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta .

How many hotels will I find in the Old Town area?

Expedia has 8 Old Town hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Goleta area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Old Town.

What can I see and do in this Goleta neighborhood?

Lost Valley Trail is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Old Town. While you're out sightseeing in Goleta, be sure to visit other sights like South Coast Railroad Museum or Rancho La Patera and Stow House.

How can I get around Old Town and the greater Goleta area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Goleta Station.

10 Best Hotels in Old Town, Goleta for 2026

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1. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

Kenneth

CA $335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

Daniel

CA $485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

Shana

CA $382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 2.5 km from Old Town

JEANETTE

CA $297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview, 1.8 km from Old Town

Isabel

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview, 2.4 km from Old Town

Erik

CA $334 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

7. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.7 km from Old Town

Edgar

CA $415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

8. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

5.4 km from Old Town

Patrice

CA $322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

9. Sandpiper Lodge

9.7 km from Old Town

natalie

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

10. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 2.5 km from Old Town

Sarajean

CA $395 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

11. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8.8 km from Old Town

Samantha

CA $297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

9.7 km from Old Town

Channah

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

13. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

7.8 km from Old Town

Robert

CA $334 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

14. Agave Inn

10.3 km from Old Town

Christine

CA $219 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

15. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

5 km from Old Town

Holly

CA $329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

16. Oasis Inn & Suites

10 km from Old Town

Corrie

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

17. Sunset Motel

9.8 km from Old Town

SIMON C

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

18. Lemon Tree Inn

10.9 km from Old Town

Jacquelyn

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

19. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

11.9 km from Old Town

Rich

CA $349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Executive Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area

20. Beach House Inn

13.9 km from Old Town

Tim

CA $295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Where to stay in Old Town

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Isla Vista

You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.

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Gaviota

If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Ellwood

While visiting Ellwood, you might make a stop by sights like Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove.

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Fairview

If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.

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Winchester

While Winchester isn't home to many top sights, Glen Annie Golf Club and Sandpiper Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. Wished the hot tub would be open later. Otherwise great!"

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great downtown property tastefully designed, fresh and clean throughout. My room was compact, comfortable yet tight, so thankfully the downstairs lobby had so many great spots to sit and feel by yourself for a quick business zoom. The property is as walkable as you can get with groceries, dinner of many varieties, theater, a beach walk, and a barely housed busquer belting out rock n’ roll ballads with his bike-pulled speaker and seriously gifted guitar skills all are within minutes from your door."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Really a wonderful surprise. Well appointed room, clean, high tech mirror. Above all very good location 5 minutes on foot to both beaches. Also a quiet location despite be blocks from 101. The staff almost apologized for the ‘small’ breakfast. Actually it any thing one would need including a great cappuccino maker. Ok no eggs, we got over it. Small pool but very clean. 120% recommended!"

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1. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

9. Sandpiper Lodge

10. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

11. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

13. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

14. Agave Inn

15. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

16. Oasis Inn & Suites

17. Sunset Motel

18. Lemon Tree Inn

19. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

20. Beach House Inn

Where to stay in Old Town

Isla Vista

Gaviota

Ellwood

Fairview

Winchester

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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