Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

A coastal town with red-tiled roofs, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
Paseo Nuevo with shops and restaurants, a covered walkway, and bicycles parked.
A historic El Yaseo restaurant with a tiled roof and green shutters.
A tiled wall with a floral pattern.
A historic building with a bell tower, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
$247 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$282 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
$214 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$244 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

The Upham Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
$393 nightly
The price is $449 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$449 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
$287 nightly
The price is $328 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$328 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (482 reviews)
"AC was broken 😕. Staff was kind and offered a refund but needed I needed a place to stay"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
$178 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$201 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (686 reviews)
"Room was fine but constant noise — music, yelling, cars — all night. Couldn’t sleep, very unpleasant."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

Haley Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
$249 nightly
The price is $285 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$285 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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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

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

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.



Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

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