The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara

ex. The Upham
Santa Barbara, United States View on map
8.6 Fabulous Based on 246 reviews
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"Individual cottages dot the quiet grounds, where guests gather for a 5pm wine reception. Mornings bring coffee and local pastries in the lobby. Best for historic inn enthusiasts, less so for anyone requiring an elevator."

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Check-in
15 Sept 2026
Check-out
16 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose The Upham Hotel

  • Complimentary Wine
    4-7:30 PM daily
  • Continental Breakfast
    Pastries & fruit daily
  • Louie's Bistro
    California comfort food
  • Victorian Landmark
    Since 1871
  • Lush Gardens
    One acre
  • Near State Street
    5-min walk to museum

Overview

Located around a 10-minute stroll from Turtle Pond, the 3-star The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara offers a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall. Surrounded by gardens, this charming hotel is situated in the Santa Barbara Downtown district, in proximity to Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum.

The hotel is located near a shopping district, approximately 800 feet from the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Standing merely 9 minutes by foot from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the smoke-free Upham is in the vicinity of Painted Cabernet Art Studio. Guests might as well visit El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, which is only 0.7 miles away. Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall is just 14 minutes' walk from the property, while Santa Barbara Amtrak is situated about a 20-minute walk away. Also, Transit Center bus station is not far from the Upham Santa Barbara.

Offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the 55 rooms come with an air conditioner to ensure a comfortable stay. The private bathrooms, fitted with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, also offer a hair dryer and bath sheets. All rooms also look over the garden.

The Upham offers a free breakfast every day. The Santa Barbara hotel is 0.2 miles from Opal Restaurant and Bar.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
The Upham Hotel
Our tips

Should you book The Upham Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Want on-site dining without leaving the property - Louie's California Bistro serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
  • Are traveling with a pet and need a hotel that welcomes them - the hotel explicitly accommodates pets.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need free on-site parking - the hotel offers parking but it may come at an extra cost.
Best for
  • A complimentary wine and cheese reception held daily from 4:00 to 7:30 PM

Facilities of The Upham

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • Restaurant
Leisure & Sports
  • Garden area
  • Hiking
The Upham Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Board games
  • Carpeted floor

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The Upham Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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Check-in
15 Sept 2026
Check-out
16 Sept 2026
Guests
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Adults:

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Children:

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