Social Stays

Hostel in Santa Barbara, near Santa Barbara Bowl

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Dates

November 2025

7

December 2025

Close to Santa Barbara Harbor, Social Stays provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Very good

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Tomorrow

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Hair dryer

3 bathrooms

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Dishwasher

Sleeps 1
12 Twin Beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Hair dryer

3 bathrooms

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
4 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
West Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Santa Barbara Harbor - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 12 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
‪Cajé - ‬4 min walk
‪The Press Room - ‬2 min walk
‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬2 min walk
‪Apna Indian Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Social Stays

Hostel near Santa Barbara Bowl

Close to Santa Barbara Harbor, Social Stays provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Luggage storage and coworking spaces

Room features

All guestrooms at Social Stays have amenities such as free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Parking included

₩150,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

Coworking space

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

3 shared bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower

Food and drink

Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access

More

Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Social Stays Santa Barbara

Social Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Social Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Social Stays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Social Stays?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Social Stays?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Social Stays?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Social Stays located?

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Harbor. El Capitan Lake and Cabrillo Bikeway are just steps away. Santa Barbara Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Social Stays Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Aug 15, 2025

Expedia overcharges and doesn't have accessible information, but Social Stays was excellent in their communication and accomodations. Wonderful value.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

May

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location & friendly staff! Definitely would visit again

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

May 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Mar 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you need privacy this isn't the place

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ami

Feb 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was nice and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Trisha

Feb 2, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Central location, very very noisy, limited privacy when sleeping, thin blankets didn’t provide much heat and bathrooms unclean with messy arrayed products. I didn’t get much sleep due to noise and privacy and doubled up on layers to feel warmth.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Jan 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hosts are very happy and incredibly hospitable!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Jan 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Best hostel experience I've had. The hosts are welcoming, great tour guides, and very considerate of your space. Highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Jan 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Classy and clean. Lovely hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

lisa

Dec 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place. Wasn’t for us and checked out a day early to a hotel. Sleeping was hard as noise was heard throughout at night. Just humans being humans ;) Staff “YaYa” and her sister were great! Shower/bathroom area was clean, warm and nice. Located in the heart of shopping area. Maybe it’s for you, don’t knock it until you try it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phu

Dec 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and quiet for a hostel. The staff made sure the stay was comfortable and safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Oct 20, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent option, odd experience

Checked in after hours and the gentleman was rude at first, but ultimately helpful when I called in advance. Very open set up, no privacy, no towel or wifi was offered but I opened some cabinets and found one. Overall decent option, just a little weird experience.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024