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Social Stays

1.0 star property
Hostel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shower, hair dryer

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Shower, hair dryer

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara stay.With a stay at this Downtown Santa Barbara hostel, you'll be steps from Cabrillo Bikeway and El Capitan Lake. Paseo Nuevo Mall and Lobero Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Social Stays

Hostel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara
Social Stays offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lockers available
Guest accommodations at Social Stays offer shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
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, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Social Stays Santa Barbara
Social Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Social Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Social Stays to the airport?

Social Stays is 11.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Social Stays?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Social Stays on Jul 22, 2025 start from $100.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Social Stays have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Social Stays.

How close is Social Stays to the beach?

This hostel is 1.5 mi (9-min drive) from East Beach and 1.9 mi (13-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Social Stays offer free breakfast?

Social Stays does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Social Stays?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Social Stays?

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

Is there free parking at Social Stays?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Social Stays have a pool?

Social Stays does not have a pool.

Does Social Stays have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Social Stays to downtown Santa Barbara?

Social Stays is 0.4 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Social Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jose

Business traveler
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Trisha

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

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy and clean. Lovely hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

lisa

Traveled with partner
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

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phu

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

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

Traveled with group
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