What's it like in Old Town?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Goleta's Old Town neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Lost Valley Trail as part of your Old Town travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Old Town?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from University of California, Santa Barbara, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta .

How many hotels are there in Old Town?

Expedia has 8 Old Town hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Goleta area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Old Town.

What can I see and do in this Goleta neighbourhood?

Lost Valley Trail is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Old Town. While you're out sightseeing in Goleta, make sure that you visit other sights such as Lookout County Park or South Coast Railroad Museum.

How can I get around Old Town and the greater Goleta area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Goleta Station.

The Best Hotels in Old Town, Goleta - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Old Town

Mark

₹18,423 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Old Town

Daniel

₹30,920 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town

Eldred

₹25,783 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 2.5 km from Old Town

Sukhpreet

₹21,626 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview, 1.8 km from Old Town

Arturo

₹11,138 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fairview, 2.4 km from Old Town

Debra

₹21,382 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

5.4 km from Old Town

Mark

₹19,372 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

8. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8.8 km from Old Town

BORIS

₹21,201 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.7 km from Old Town

isabel

₹26,311 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

7.8 km from Old Town

Omar

₹23,700 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 2.5 km from Old Town

Connie

₹26,866 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

12. Sandpiper Lodge

9.7 km from Old Town

Joe

₹15,667 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

30.9 km from Old Town

Sergio

₹9,657 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

14. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

9.7 km from Old Town

Smita

₹11,993 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

15. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

5 km from Old Town

charnine

₹20,886 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

16. Casa Iglesia

11.9 km from Old Town

Rich

₹25,235 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

17. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

11.4 km from Old Town

Yoshiko

₹17,466 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

14.1 km from Old Town

Amy

₹27,026 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

19. Oasis Inn & Suites

10 km from Old Town

Celine

₹14,878 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Agave Inn

10.3 km from Old Town

Katharine

₹20,621 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Isla Vista

You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.

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A railway track running alongside a beach with mountains in the background.

Gaviota

If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Ellwood

If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove are top sights worth seeing.

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A historic building with a bell tower, arches, and a fountain.

Fairview

If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.

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Winchester

While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.

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Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"Coffee in room, lotion and more shampoo would be nice."

Chumash Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This resort is an amazing stay for the value my second time here. The casino is nice and large. It’s a smoking one but not insanely stinky but the rooms are nice and super affordable for what you get id compare it to a Vegas like room. Tried the pool as well clean and they keep a larger heated side too. Sun hits it during the day then mid day shades it so you have a nice bit of shade and a lot of cabanas free for use so it was perfect."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We chose this hotel because it is within very close walking distance of the beach and pier. The hotel has plenty of parking, is very clean and well-kept, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The free morning breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, waffles, juice, tea, coffee and fruits, among other things. The rooms are spacious and just fine except for two things. To control the temperature you have to use a remote and point it at the air conditioner. We had to ask the attendant to explain how to use the remote because it is not user friendly. The other issue is that you can't get Netflix via the tv unless you use your hotspot, and the internet is not great. For the price we paid I feel that there should not have been any problems."

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Our top choices for Old Town hotels

1. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

4. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

5. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

6. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

9. The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

11. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

12. Sandpiper Lodge

13. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

14. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

15. Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

16. Casa Iglesia

17. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

19. Oasis Inn & Suites

20. Agave Inn

Where to stay in Old Town

Isla Vista

Gaviota

Ellwood

Fairview

Winchester

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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