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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$366 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$366
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Hotel Santa Barbara, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Cabrillo ...
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Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$551 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$551
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Lobero ...
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$322 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$322
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels in Santa Barbara (Downtown Santa Barbara), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo ...
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$325 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$325
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor ...
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Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$233 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$233
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Santa Barbara (Downtown Santa Barbara), Haley Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Presidio Santa ...
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Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street!

Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street!

Santa Barbara CA
With a stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara (Downtown Santa Barbara), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$443 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$443
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio ...
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is AU$253 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$253
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn in Santa Barbara (North State), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara ...
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$299 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$299
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara is in the suburbs, a 1-minute drive from La Cumbre Plaza and 6 minutes from Arlington Theater.
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Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Travel is always a great idea, so pack your belongings, kiss your nan goodbye and hit up the exciting city of Santa Barbara. If you’re wondering where to stay, consider Downtown Santa Barbara. It's located 0.08 kilometres northwest of the vibrant centre.

Start making amazing memories (and taking some brag-worthy selfies) at Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Mission Santa Barbara, just some of Santa Barbara's most famous sights.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are in and around Downtown Santa Barbara. These top attractions really ought to be on your itinerary.

Too tuckered out to travel miles away? On the hunt for a hotel near Presidio Santa Barbara? Simple. Try the Belmond El Encanto, Kimpton Canary Hotel, Simpson House Inn, The Fess Parker - A DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Cheshire Cat Inn.

If you're keen to stay nearby after stopping by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, Inn By The Harbor, Lavender Inn by the Sea, Hotel Santa Barbara and Secret Garden Inn and Cottages are all good choices.

Do you enjoy hearing the sound of water? Sit on the edge of Stearns Wharf and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. You'll find a couple of hotels within close reach. The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Inn are popular spots to kick back and catch some Zs. Santa Barbara Bowl is a fantastic space for live music shows. Think about spending your evenings at the Casa Del Mar Inn B&B and Santa Barbara House if this attraction is higher up on your itinerary.

Keen to check out the local café culture? Dive into a trashy mag, sip on a hot coffee and spoil yourself with some sweet treats at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Chances are you'll all be famished when dinnertime comes around, so why not reserve a table at California Pasta? Whatever you feel like eating, the chefs will take good care of you here. If you've been roped into making a night of it, Hoffmann Brat Haus is nearby as well. (Another vino can't hurt, can it?)

Accommodation options near Downtown Santa Barbara

Why not chat to the squad about booking a hotel in Santa Barbara or Historic Downtown Santa Barbara when arranging your trip? Santa Barbara is only 0.08 kilometres from Downtown Santa Barbara, and Historic Downtown Santa Barbara is about 0.2 kilometres away.

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Downtown Santa Barbara hotels essential information

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AU$233
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AU$551
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Hotel Santa Barbara, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels, Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Haley Hotel, Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street! , Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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