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Social Stays

1.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Barbara

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher
Shower, hair dryer
Free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Paseo Nuevo Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobero Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Single Beds

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Shower, hair dryer

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lobero Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

About this property

Social Stays

Hostel in Santa Barbara
Social Stays offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Locker space
Guest accommodation at Social Stays offers shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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 aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 on-site 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

Are there any beaches close to Social Stays?

Yep, Social Stays is a short 15-minute walk from West Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Social Stays?

No, Social Stays does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Social Stays?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Social Stays?

No, pets are not allowed.

Social Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Kent

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

8/10 Good

May

Travelled with group
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, Camas

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

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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