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Social Stays

1.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Barbara

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shower, hair dryer

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Shower, hair dryer

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arlington Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 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 Harbor
Social Stays provides laundry facilities and more. 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

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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?

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 De la Guerra Plaza and Santa Barbara Harbor. Paseo Nuevo Mall and El Capitan Lake are just steps away. Santa Barbara Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alisha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

STEFANIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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