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
$303 nightly
The price is $346 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$346 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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
$233 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$266 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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! (1,027 reviews)
"Room 44 smells like a dirty gym sock and is very hot because the AC isn’t working properly (or at all!). The staff offered to move me to another room for one night after which I would need to move back into it. It was hot humid and really terrible smelling. I did get a portable fan but that could ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

The Upham Hotel
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
$260 nightly
The price is $297 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$297 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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! (468 reviews)
"Private, quiet location. Great visit!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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 10 to Aug 11
$449 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
$190 nightly
The price is $216 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$216 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (675 reviews)
"The parking was very easy. The staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. The room was clean but on our last day after we got back from dinner, we had black ants all over our floor and climbing the wall. The staff did come to clean them so we appreciated that. Other than the ants we loved ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 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
$263 nightly
The price is $301 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$301 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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 Lobero Theater or Arlington 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.



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