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Discover 1,433 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,009 reviews
"Good hotel. Very clean. Comfy beds. Good air conditioner, ok breakfast and spacious room. I would stay there again"
The price is $210
$245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,005 reviews
"Great hotel in a great location. Dog friendly!"
The price is $227
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,299 reviews
"Great clean rooms with exceptional staff."
The price is $179
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,596 reviews
"Very nice front office staff, very informative. Property is nice inside."
The price is $249
$284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Inn By The Harbor
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,027 reviews
"The customer service was amazing, the room was clean, walking distance to the beach, comfy beds and great queen size sofa bed, safe atmosphere. It was a perfect stay for the family. "
The price is $185
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Castillo Inn at the Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,001 reviews
"The staff, the ambient and overall experience was wonderful. Every staff we encounter were friendly and helpful. It is family friendly establishment but adult can still enjoy all the amenities without being run down by kids. "
The price is $699
$853 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,006 reviews
"Charming small hotel right across from marina with water view. Rooms are modernised and very nice. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Staff super friendly-definitely recommendable."
The price is $269
$307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,005 reviews
"Hotel is in quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown and freeways."
The price is $219
$250 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 878 reviews
"Staff were the best. Friendly, helpful, informative. Common areas were very inviting adding a warm space to sit and relax expanding the space beyond your room. Gave it a 4 on facilities only for low water pressure. Other wise it was an excellent experience. I personally won’t let that hinder a future visit. "
The price is $265
$303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Riviera Beach House
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,005 reviews
"Always very friendly staff and arranged our airport shuttle for 4:15am."
The price is $169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 840 reviews
"Nice hotel, but not as comfortable as expected. Room had no place to sit comfortably-just an office chair, an awkward bench, and hard folding chairs on the balcony. Otherwise ok stay, friendly staff, clean grounds and rooms, minimal breakfast offerings."
The price is $248
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
La Playa Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,005 reviews
"We enjoyed our stay at the Beachside Inn! It was right by the beach with a lot of dining and shopping locations nearby and the staff was friendly. Thank you! :)"
The price is $309
$353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Beachside Inn
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 828 reviews
"Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night."
The price is $747
$895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Hotel Californian
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,009 reviews
"Beautiful hotel. The only negative was the pool was not available due to renovations. Did not know about this until we arrived. "
The price is $139
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,008 reviews
"The design and layout of the property. "
The price is $133
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Lemon Tree Inn
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 58 reviews
"Nice hotel but location was a bit tight and inconvenient to get and and out "
The price is $242
$276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,005 reviews
"Great location!! Clean, Charming "
The price is $299
$341 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
The Franciscan Hotel
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,006 reviews
"I had a wonderful stay at THE INN AT EAST BEACH. The rooms were spacious and it was nice to have a fire place! I would recommend this to everyone and I will be back :)"
The price is $136
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
The Inn at East Beach
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 486 reviews
"The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly."
The price is $855
$976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,004 reviews
"We had a spacious king bedroom with lovely balcony in the North wing. Very walkable to State Street area restaurants and bars. Slight incline but essentially flat. Hotel location across from the beach is excellent and close to harbor and the wharf."
The price is $308
$351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Harbor View Inn
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Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Info

Number of reviews
19,041
Location
Santa Barbara, United States of America
Similar neighborhoods
West Beach, Santa Barbara Beach and North State
Accommodation
1,433 hotels
Known landmarks
Santa Barbara Zoo, Leadbetter Beach and Arlington Theater
Hotels with nearby beaches
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Known for
Markets, shopping and bars and pubs
Lowest price
$133
Highest price
$855

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Travelers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Haley Hotel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Stearns Wharf, and it offers in-room fireplaces and a snack bar/deli. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Hotel Santa Barbara.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Santa Barbara?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 40 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Barbara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Barbara?

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What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Presidio Santa Barbara, and Casa de la Guerra are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, La Arcada, and De la Guerra Plaza. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park or Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum.

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