Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

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The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
The price is ฿6,092
฿6,945 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Upham Hotel
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Top landmarks in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Santa Barbara County Courthouse – just one of the monuments in Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is walkable and that it has lots of nice beaches.

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Arlington Theater
Arlington Theater

Arlington Theater

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arlington Theater in Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is walkable and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Granada Theatre and Lobero Theater are both a short walk away.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Santa Barbara expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from ฿3,401 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 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?
You're spoilt for choice with 26 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Downtown Santa Barbara makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the areas of Montecito and Santa Barbara Beach.
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.

Find out more about Downtown Santa Barbara

Find out more about Downtown Santa Barbara

What's Downtown Santa Barbara like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its restaurants and beach access. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops and bars. With a trip to La Arcada or Paseo Nuevo Mall, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

How to get to Downtown Santa Barbara

Flying to:

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Downtown Santa Barbara
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.9 mi (40 km) from Downtown Santa Barbara

Things to see and do in and around Downtown Santa Barbara

What to see in Downtown Santa Barbara

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Presidio Santa Barbara
  • Casa de la Guerra
  • El Capitan Lake
  • Hill-Carrillo Adobe

Things to do in Downtown Santa Barbara

  • Lobero Theater
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum
  • Granada Theatre
  • Arlington Theater
  • La Arcada

Other popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art
  • De la Guerra Plaza
  • Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 22°C)
  • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 13°C)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 78 mm of rainfall)

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