Santa Barbara City Center Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
The Upham Hotel

8.4 / 10

(380 Reviews)

From 331$
Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel

7.3 / 10

(127 Reviews)

From 340$
Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street

6.9 / 10

(499 Reviews)

From 109$
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

7.5 / 10

(723 Reviews)

From 282$
Orange Tree Inn

7.2 / 10

(897 Reviews)

From 158$

Santa Barbara is a city in the United States, lying on the Pacific coast about 90 miles (140 km) north of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County. The population was 88,866 at the 2010 census. Santa Barbara's Climate is Mediterranean.

When traveling to Santa Barbara, one of the major decisions you will have to make is where to stay. There are many different types of hotels to choose from, but if you are looking for a centrally-located hotel that offers great value for your money, then you should choose a Central Hotel.

Central hotels are located in the heart of Santa Barbara, within walking distance of all the major attractions. They offer comfortable and affordable accommodations, as well as a wide range of amenities, including free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.

So why choose a Central Hotel when traveling to Santa Barbara? Here are just a few reasons:

1. Centrally Located - Central hotels are located in the heart of Santa Barbara, within walking distance of all the major attractions. This makes them the perfect choice for visitors who want to be close to the action.

2. Affordable - Central hotels offer comfortable and affordable accommodations, without sacrificing quality or amenities.

3. Wide Range of Amenities - From free wifi and free breakfast to free parking, Central hotels offer a wide range of amenities to make your stay more comfortable.

4. Great Value - Central hotels offer great value for your money, making them an affordable option for budget-minded travelers.

Best Hotels in Santa Barbara Downtown

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The Upham Hotel Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre With Parking Orange Tree Inn Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages Inn At East Beach Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara With Pool Mason Beach Inn La Playa Inn Santa Barbara Moxy Santa Barbara

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8.4
Very good
380 Reviews

The Upham Hotel

📍 1404 De La Vina Street

From 331$

The 3-star Upham Hotel is situated in the Santa Barbara Downtown district, 27 minutes' drive from Santa Barbara airport. Set close to the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", this hotel boasts American meals served at the onsite American restaurant.

Placed at 400 metres of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, the lovely accommodation is located approximately a 10-minute ride from Shoreline Public Park. A 10-minute walk will take you into the centre of Santa Barbara. There is Stearns Wharf Harbor about 5 minutes' ride away, while Transit Center at 600 metres from this Santa Barbara hotel. The Upham Hotel is near Amtrack Santa Barbara train station, within 2.2 km away.

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7.3
Good
127 Reviews

Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel

📍 31 W Carrillo St

From 340$

Offering bicycles along with 24 hour front desk assistance, late check-out service and laundry facilities, this 4-star Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel Santa Barbara lies in vicinity of Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Open-Air Mall. Paseo Nuevo Mall is placed 300 metres away, and University of California is just a 5-minute walk of the smoke-free hotel.

Centrally located in the Santa Barbara Downtown district, the boutique style accommodation is a good choice for exploring Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, located 5 minutes' drive away. This Santa Barbara hotel is near a beach. The luxury property is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse is not far away. Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel is also within 1.4 km of Amtrack Santa Barbara train station, and 28 minutes' driving distance from Santa Barbara airport.

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Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre With Parking

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6.9
Good
499 Reviews

Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street

📍 3505 State Street

From 109$

Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street is a cosy 2-star property set in 10 minutes' ride from EL Presidio de Santa Barbara State Park and 4.2 km to University of California. Guests who stay in this smoke free hotel can park their car onsite.

The pet friendly accommodation has a quiet location 2.6 km from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. The hotel is located a short drive from the beautiful beach. Within just a short stroll, you'll find Gelson's Market and Chaucer's Bookstore. Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street is just 100 metres from State & Ontare bus stop and a 10-minute drive from Amtrack Santa Barbara train station in Santa Barbara.

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Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre With Parking

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7.5
Very good
723 Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

📍 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard

From 282$

Offering direct access to The Cabrillo Ball Park, this unique Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort enjoys an ideal location in the very heart of Santa Barbara. Located a 10-minute ride from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, the 4-star smoke free hotel features 360 rooms with views over the ocean.

Santa Barbara airport is 25 km from the pet-friendly property, while Santa Barbara Beach is 15 minutes' stroll away. This Santa Barbara hotel is steps away from the pristine private beach. Chromatic Gate is just few minutes' walk away. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a few minutes' walk from a train station and 2.1 km to Amtrack Santa Barbara train station.

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Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara With Pool

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7.2
Good
897 Reviews

Orange Tree Inn

📍 1920 State Street

From 158$

Orange Tree Inn Santa Barbara is set a 10-minute drive away from Santa Barbara Zoo and within 1.8 km from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. This 2-star inn offers Wi Fi in public areas and has a xerox and a desk.

The accommodation is set in the Santa Barbara Downtown district, 2.8 km of Amtrack Santa Barbara train station. The hotel is just off Diani and 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. Guests can find Ty Warner Sea Center, which is about 10 minutes' ride away. Orange Tree Inn is sited at 100 metres from State & Mission bus station.

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Hotels in Santa Barbara

Airport nearby โœˆ๏ธ Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Public, Presidente Itamar Franco, Santa Ynez
Average Price ๐Ÿ’ฐ 455$
Hotels in Santa Barbara ๐Ÿจ 114
Hotel Reviews โญ 8479
Landmarks nearby ๐Ÿ“ Reagan Ranch Center, Casa del Herrero, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Zoo
Family Hotel ๐Ÿ‘ช The Upham Hotel
Hotel with balcony ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel
Best Price Hotel ๐Ÿค‘ Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street

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9.3
Excellent
323 Reviews

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

📍 36 West Valerio Street

From 314$

Cheshire Cat Inn Santa Barbara is set a 5-minute ride away from Storke Plaza and less than a 5-minute stroll from Unity Church of Santa Barbara. There are computers and a xerox at the inn.

This 4-star property is set in the Santa Barbara Downtown district, within 2.5 km to Amtrack Santa Barbara train station. The hotel is just off Our Lady of Sorrows Church and 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. Guests can find El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, which is 15 minutes' stroll away. Cheshire Cat Inn is sited about 5 minutes' walk of State & Valerio bus station.

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Budget Hotels In Santa Barbara City Centre

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7.6
Very good
1427 Reviews

Inn At East Beach

📍 1029 Orilla Del Mar

From 266$

Inn At East Beach Santa Barbara offers 2-star accommodation 10 minutes' ride away from Santa Barbara City College. Boasting windsurfing, diving and hiking together with a snack bar, the boutique style inn is located near Santa Barbara Zoo.

Situated in East Beach district, this Santa Barbara property is set approximately 25 minutes' walk of Stearns Wharf Harbor. The hotel is close to The Cabrillo Ball Park, and the beach is near the place. Guests may also get to the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse, which is a 10-minute drive away. Inn At East Beach is located 25 km from Santa Barbara airport and only 250 metres from Cabrillo and Milpas bus stop.

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8.4
Very good
1236 Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

📍 324 W Mason St

From 218$

Nestled in the West Beach district, Mason Beach Inn Santa Barbara offers accommodation approximately a 10-minute drive from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Guests who stay in this inn can park their car on site.

The property puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a minutes' drive from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The 3-star hotel is very close to Ambassador Park and merely 14 minutes' stroll from the Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park. The famous Moreton Bay Fig Tree is found nearby. Castillo & Montecito bus stop is 350 metres of Mason Beach Inn and around 15 minutes' walk from is enough to get to Amtrack Santa Barbara train station.

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9.1
Excellent
1868 Reviews

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

📍 116 Castillo Street

From 227$

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara offers 3-star accommodation about 8 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara City College. To ensure safety, this Santa Barbara inn is fitted with a safety deposit box and a luggage locker.

Placed within a minutes' drive from Reagan Ranch Center, the property is also located a 15-minute stroll from Amtrack Santa Barbara railway station. Attractions within walking distance include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Ambassador Park. The Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse is situated within a 5-minute ride from the hotel. La Playa Inn Santa Barbara is 0.3 km of Castillo & Montecito bus stop.

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Budget Hotels In Santa Barbara City Centre

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7
Good
82 Reviews

Moxy Santa Barbara

📍 12 E Montecito Street

From 342$

This 3-star The Waterman Hotel is placed in an entertainment area of Santa Barbara, at 600 metres of Santa Barbara Beach and less than a 9-minute walk of Funk Zone. Boasting location next to Moreton Bay Fig Tree, the hostel offers 31 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.

The property is located in the very heart of Santa Barbara, near Reagan Ranch Center. This Santa Barbara hotel is near to a beach. The Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse is within 1.5 km away. Santa Barbara airport is 20 km from The Waterman Hotel and Amtrack Santa Barbara train station is a mere 230 metres away.

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8.9
Excellent
478 Reviews

Bath Street Inn

📍 1720 Bath Street

From 240$

Bath Street Inn Santa Barbara is a comfortable 4-star property set within 10 minutes' drive away from Stearns Wharf Harbor and around 25 minutes' walk from Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue. Wi Fi is offered throughout the property.

Located in the Santa Barbara Downtown district, Bath Street Inn is at a walking distance from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art". A 5-minute walk from the inn will get you to the heart of Santa Barbara. Bath & Islay bus stop is just 100 metres of the property and within 2.9 km to is enough to get to Amtrack Santa Barbara train station.

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Santa Barbara City Center Hotels FAQ
What are the best central hotels in Santa Barbara?
Guests highly rated Montecito Inn (rating: 8.6/10) with a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and a golf course, set in Montecito district. It costs 231US$ per night. As an alternative, book Sandpiper Lodge - rated 8.4/10 for 67US$ per night, featuring an outdoor heated swimming pool, a business centre and a Jacuzzi. Other best central places to stay are The Steward, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Santa Barbara Inn and Castillo Inn At The Beach.
What are the best cheap hotels in Santa Barbara city centre?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Santa Barbara, there are 9 central options for consideration. Harbor House Inn rated 8.6/10 is great for your budget stay in Santa Barbara. This 3-star property has concierge service, a business centre and windsurfing. Alternatively, book Agave Inn (rating: 8.6/10) for 214US$ per night. This 3-star hotel provides housekeeping service, a photocopy machine and ironing on site. Other top properties include Coast Village Inn, Ala Mar By The Sea and Sunset Motel.
What are the best luxury central hotels in Santa Barbara?
Twortw.org features a variety of chic accommodation options, including 4 deals. You may book Rosewood Miramar Beach for about 1250US$ per night. Alternatively, you may book San Ysidro Ranch (rating: 8.6/10) for 3395US$ per night. This perfect accommodation provides a swimming pool, a free car park and ironing on site.

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