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Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

This hotel a is true find for any traveler with champagne taste but a potato chip budget. Located just blocks away from downtown Santa Barbara and in the heart of the the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's art and wine district - Hotel Indigo offers modern accommodations for aesthetically-minded visitors. Smaller, European-style rooms are decorated with works by local artists. Most rooms have quiet, unfussy patios. A lounge area with art library invites guests to lounge in a communal space. Many great restaurants and wine tasting rooms are within walking distance. There is also a restaurant onsite. The beach and Stearns Wharf are only two blocks away.

Address:

121 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone:

+18059666586

EXPERT TIPS BY: Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert

Best for Budget Hotels Because: The super chic Hotel Indigo has stylish smaller rooms, a tasty onsite restaurant and is in easy walking distance of more than a dozen wineries.
Recommended as Best Hotels Because: This boutique hotel has a contemporary European vibe and is located just steps away from the fun and trendy Funk Zone.
Best for Family-Friendly Hotels Because: Hotel Indigo is a little spot of modern heaven, just blocks from the beach, art studios and wine tasting room.
Best for Pet-Friendly Hotels Because: This is a very cool hotel, just a skip away from the equally cool (and pet-friendly) Funk Zone.