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Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (668 reviews)
"Since this was a work/pleasure trip, I'm glad to have come across this property in downtown Santa Barbara. Very respectful staff, excellent customer service, and well located off State Street. It's ideal for families with young children, and I definitely recommend staying here."
United States
Vivek
The price is £164
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Haley Hotel
Reception

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,436 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated hotel with top notch service and beyond perfect location in downtown Santa Barbara."
United States
dina
The price is £236
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We definitely will be back! The staff was Amazing!"
United States
sunny
The price is £325
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (462 reviews)
"Trendy hotel located right in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara. "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is £213
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Shopping centre

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Very walkable and close to shopping and restaurants."
United States
Rose-Meri
The price is £261
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby lounge

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 0.8 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (457 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, clean room, great beds, easy parking. "
United States
karen
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Front of property – evening/night

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East, 0.9 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (838 reviews)
"Great place, clean room, nice staff."
United States
Mason
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Orange Tree Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

The Presidio

The Presidio
2.0 star property
0.7 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (821 reviews)
"AFFORDABLE. LOCATIONS. Those are the two main reasons to stay here. This is a funky older motel but perfect for what we needed. We used the free beach bikes and the outside deck. Super close walk to State street establishments. Short drive or bike to pier and beach"
United States
Thomas
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Presidio
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,328 reviews)
"Front desk receptionist was very friendly and gave us advice on local hot spots. The room was clean and large size and beds were comfortable."
United States
Lani
The price is £173
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 0.3 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Great room very clean"
United States
Norman
The price is £202
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Casa Jardin
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Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 0.9 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay at Casa Iglesia in Santa Barbara. The hotel was beautifully designed, clean, and quiet. The rooms were modern while still keeping the charm of the historic property, and the self check-in process was super easy and convenient. Everything felt relaxing and well thought out, and the staff was very responsive and helpful throughout the stay. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Santa Barbara."
United States
Donald
The price is £226
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa Iglesia
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"This is a great clean, and friendly hotel. Very close to the beach, and the bikes they offer are really cool to ride around town. I highly recommend, I’ve been there twice."
United States
George
The price is £174
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Harbor House Inn
Lobby

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 0.5 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location in center of town, extremely friendly staff, and a Napa CA style B&B look and feel. "
United States
Patrick
The price is £194
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Upham Hotel
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 0.3 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"This is my second time booking this location and it is the only place I will stay when I visit Santa Barbara!"
United States
Jeannette
The price is £222
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa Riviera
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,114 reviews)
"Nice place with amazing location close to everything. Nice amenities such as swimming pool and bike vouchers"
United Kingdom
Jonathan
The price is £219
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Aerial view

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 0.8 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 reviews)
"A home away from home. Always a nice stay. The breakfasts were the best!"
United States
Ann
The price is £178
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Bath Street Inn
Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
0.3 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (424 reviews)
"Love this place !!!! Staff amazing everything great "
United States
Sophie
The price is £335
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 0.6 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (264 reviews)
"Great location and lovely setting in the heart of Santa Barbara. Rooms were comfortable and staff was excellent. "
United States
Sara
The price is £235
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Fountain

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 mi from Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,214 reviews)
"Clean room, comfy bed, front desk staff super friendly and accommodating, hot tub was super relaxing. Will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Natalie
The price is £188
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Franciscan Hotel
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Top landmarks in Downtown Santa Barbara

A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

9.2/10 (1,499 reviews)
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is walkable and that it has lots of nice beaches.
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"I liked the clean room especially the 2nd sink area, the atmosphere with the couryard seeing the beautiful animals koi fish, turtles and such. The pool was like bath water and the hot tub was very nice and comfortable. We also enjoyed the breakfast"
Julie 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Santa Barbara expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from £69 in Downtown Santa Barbara to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Downtown Santa Barbara hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Downtown Santa Barbara hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Travelling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In Downtown Santa Barbara, our travellers love:
  • Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG has an average guest rating of 8.8 out of 10.
  • Haley Hotel has an average guest rating of 8.8.
  • Hotel Santa Barbara has an average guest rating of 9.4 To find more pet-friendly stays on Hotels.com, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pet friendly".
What are some of the best family hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara?
If you're holidaying with your family, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is one of the best family hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG has a great average guest score of 8.8 out of 10 and amenities like an outdoor pool, free bicycle rentals and in-room cots. To explore more family hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with a pool?
Book a Downtown Santa Barbara hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. For more Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
Is it worth staying in Downtown Santa Barbara?
There are 17 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Downtown Santa Barbara makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the areas of Santa Barbara Beach and Montecito.
What are some great hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG which has a high guest score of 8.8 out of 10, and furnished balconies in some rooms. Another popular choice is Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels, which offers furnished balconies in some rooms and has a great guest score of 8.4.
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