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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 Presidio Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (1607 Reviews) |
From 199$ | |
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort |
7.5 / 10 (723 Reviews) |
From 327$ | |
Santa Barbara Inn |
9.0 / 10 (586 Reviews) |
From 395$ | |
Villa Rosa Inn |
7.3 / 10 (950 Reviews) |
From 223$ | |
The Eagle Inn |
9.0 / 10 (547 Reviews) |
From 298$ |
If you're considering a vacation in Santa Barbara, California, you may be wondering if staying in a central hotel is the best option. After all, there are a lot of lovely coastal towns to choose from in the area! Here are four reasons we think you should book a room in a centrally located Santa Barbara hotel:
1. You'll have easy access to all of Santa Barbara's best attractions.
There is no shortage of things to do in Santa Barbara! From exploring the pier and the waterfront to visiting world-famous wineries, a centrally located hotel puts you right in the heart of the action.
2. Public transportation is readily available.
Santa Barbara is a walkable city, but if you need to get around wider area, the public transportation is excellent. Santa Barbara's buses and trains will take you just about anywhere you want to go.
3. You'll be able to easily explore the other towns in the area.
Santa Barbara is surrounded by some of the most beautiful coastal towns in California. If you stay in a centrally located hotel, you'll be able to easily explore all of them!
4. It's more affordable than staying in a coastal town.
Staying in a centrally located hotel is often more affordable than staying in a town right on the coast. You'll get more for your money and you'll still have easy access to all the best that Santa Barbara has to offer.
Best Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre
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The Presidio Hotel
From 199$
The 3-star Presidio Hotel is set 3.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.7 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. Guests can enjoy free Wi Fi throughout the venue, as well as complimentary parking, allergy free rooms and a sunbathing terrace on site.
The accommodation is located 1 km from the centre of Santa Barbara and a couple of minutes' drive from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Attractions within walking distance include Kids World Playground and the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
From 327$
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is located in a shopping area of Santa Barbara in 12 minutes walking distance from Santa Barbara Zoo. Set close to The Cabrillo Ball Park, this venue boasts heated rooms along with chaise longues, a shuffleboard court and a tennis court available onsite.
Situated in East Beach district, the resort is set 1.9 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. A pristine beach is 17 minutes' walk from the accommodation. This unique hotel is located close to the Pacific Ocean. Chromatic Gate is just few minutes' walk away.
Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre With Parking
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Santa Barbara Inn
From 395$
The 4-star Santa Barbara Inn is placed in Santa Barbara, not far from Santa Barbara Zoo. Featuring 70 rooms with views of the sea, this inn is set within a short ride from Reagan Ranch Center.
The white - sand Leadbetter Beach is 3.2 km from the venue. The property is settled 2.3 km away from Stearns Wharf Harbor. Among other attractions nearby is The Cabrillo Ball Park.
Hotels in Santa Barbara City Centre With Parking
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Villa Rosa Inn
From 223$
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a private garden, Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara is located just 0.5 km from Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool. It is set in West Beach district, within walking distance of Stearns Wharf Harbor.
The property is situated 2 km from Santa Barbara city centre and 25 km from Santa Barbara airport. Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum can be reached within a 17-minute walk. Moreton Bay Fig Tree is also located near the hotel. Santa Barbara Zoo is just a few minutes' drive away.
Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara With Pool
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The Eagle Inn
From 298$
The Eagle Inn, located in West Beach district, 2.2 km from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse, features views of the terrace. You can enjoy a warm atmosphere and a free carpark and a picnic area provided at the venue.
Guests will also appreciate proximity to Santa Barbara City College, which is 900 metres away. Set near Waterfront, this business accommodation is 15 minutes' walk of the city centre. The local beach is 8 minutes' walk away. The Eagle Inn is a short driving distance of Clock tower Courthouse.
Hotels in Santa Barbara
Airport nearby โ๏ธ | Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Public, Presidente Itamar Franco, Santa Ynez |
Average Price ๐ฐ | 451$ |
Hotels in Santa Barbara ๐จ | 116 |
Hotel Reviews โญ | 8479 |
Landmarks nearby ๐ | Reagan Ranch Center, Casa del Herrero, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Zoo |
Family Hotel ๐ช | The Presidio Hotel |
Top Hotel for couples ๐ | Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort |
Best Price Hotel ๐ค | Santa Barbara Inn |
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A White Jasmine Inn
From 206$
Featuring a fireplace, a cable flat-screen and entertainment activities, A White Jasmine Inn is 10 minutes' drive from Santa Barbara City College. Guests who stay in the venue can park their car on site.
The accommodation is set within 10 minutes' walk of the centre of Santa Barbara, not far from Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. It takes a 5-minute ride to get to Stearns Wharf Harbor. Arlington Theatre is also located near the hotel. EL Presidio de Santa Barbara State Park is just a short drive away.
Budget Hotels In Santa Barbara City Centre
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Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
From 319$
Situated near The Cabrillo Ball Park, the 4-star Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara features loungers and a lending library. It is a 25-minute walk from Waterfront and a 10-minute drive from University of California.
The venue is set in East Beach district, in vicinity of Santa Barbara Zoo. It is 3 km to the centre of Santa Barbara. Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt is a short ride from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach.
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Located just a 5-minute walk away from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Open-Air Mall, Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara offers charming accommodation with stunning views of the ocean. The venue is situated in Santa Barbara Downtown district, near University of California.
The Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a few steps away, while Amtrack Santa Barbara train station is within a 20 minutes' walk from the property. Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church is a 10-minute ride from here. Kimpton Canary Hotel is a short ride from Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
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Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara
From 139$
Located 4.5 km from the oceanfront Arroyo Burro Beach County Park, the 3-star Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara features a flat screen TV and a game area. Set within a few minutes' drive from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, it is a business accommodation to stay in Upper State Street district of the city.
The venue is 30 minutes' walk from the centre of Santa Barbara. The distance to Five Points Shopping Center is about 1 km. Chaucer's Bookstore is also located near the hotel. Santa Barbara Golf Club is an easy walk away.
Budget Hotels In Santa Barbara City Centre
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Marina Beach Motel
From 316$
Located a few minutes' drive from University of California, Marina Beach Motel Santa Barbara offers 32 air-conditioned rooms. Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum is 1.7 km from the venue, while Ambassador Park is 0.2 km away.
Situated in West Beach district, this accommodation is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Barbara. The beach is 550 metres away. Moreton Bay Fig Tree is also located near the hotel.
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Hotel Californian
From 619$
The business 5-star Hotel Californian is placed 450 metres from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Located off the next - gen MOXI, The Wolf Science Museum of Exploration + Innovation, the venue is set near Stearns Wharf Harbor.
This accommodation is in a 5-minute walk from Reagan Ranch Center. The centre of Santa Barbara is about a 15-minute walk away. De La Guerra Plaza is also within a few minutes drive from Hotel Californian.