Experience beachside charm at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel, where you can enjoy a to-go breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Nearby Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor offer endless opportunities for fun, while the helpful staff ensure your stay is relaxing.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Self parking
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Limited hour front desk
Locker space
The current price is £144
£144
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Room options
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Basic Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Economy Shared Dormitory
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
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Basic Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 39 min drive
Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
UC Santa Barbara Station - 17 min drive
Goleta Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 5 min walk
Chad’s - 6 min walk
Finney's Crafthouse - 3 min walk
SB Biergarten - 6 min walk
Santa Barbara Roasting Company - 8 min walk
About this property
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby snorkelling, and free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Santa Barbara Bowl and University of California, Santa Barbara are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 20 per night)
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Horse riding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Picnic area
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Parking
Self-parking costs USD 20 per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Santa Barbara
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horse riding and snorkelling. ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel also has a picnic area.
What's the area around ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel like?
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 8 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Harbor.
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ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2025
Such a fun stay at ITH Santa Barbara!
Everyone at the hostel, employees and other hostel goers alike, were so friendly and welcoming! We really enjoyed participating in the group activities the hostel offered. Great accommodations too - comfy bed, clean bathrooms, fun lobby to hang out. And i would be remiss not to mention the awesome make-your-own pancake breakfast. We would 100% stay at ITH again!
Gabriella
Gabriella, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Sparse but Great
Great location, friendly staff, right price. Even had pancakes you could make for breakfast and full kitchen for cooking dinner. Can walk from there to Piers with fabulous restaurants.
Gwynne
Gwynne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Dec 2024
Perfect location, very friendly staff, but limited facilities.
P.P.W.
P.P.W., 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Really cute place, very friendly.
Jared
Jared, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun 2024
Great location, friendly staff, clean accommodations.
Salha
Salha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2024
Fantastic trip
The place is great and location is excellent its in the middle of everything.. the staff that works there is pretty nice and very friendly..
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Close to Amtrak station and the harbor, just walking distance.
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Feb 2025
Santa Barbara is absolutely overpriced and so is this hostel. The hostel is nice, staff is very friendly. The comon areas are small but comfortable. In the dorm, you can sit on all beds wheter you're on the top or bottom bunk. Each bed has its own light and outlets and a light.
But there are 10 beds cramped in the small rooms and absolutely no room for luggage inside the room. The lockers are in the hallway so you'd better be well organised and ready to get in your luggage in the middle of the hallway. Breakfast is included but you have to make your own
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Super close to the beach, very clean
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2023
Had a wonderful stay.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
As always perfect!!
Hovhannes
Hovhannes, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Best location ever!
We loved EVERYTHING about this place!
Hot water, comfy beds, sweet staff, and, did I say, “We loved EVERYTHING about this place!
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Nov 2024
Good.
KEIICHI
KEIICHI, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Convenient location, spotless facilities, awesome vibe and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Leo
Leo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 2024
This place was the most comfortable I could be. The staff was super cool. The guests are all pretty like minded. Its a great stay close to the beach and downtown. Highly recommend.
Eddie
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
one of the best hostels
It was really nice. Staff really friendly. Everything is clean. And also the fact that they offer community events ever day for the guest is just a biiiiiggg plus
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
It's not hotel and it's not hostel. It's something new and cool !!! So we have to name this conception )))
Hovhannes
Hovhannes, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Very pleasant experience
Julianna
Julianna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Nice quiet atmosphere, comfortable background music in lobby dining area. Nice people.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Jan 2025
Good day room circulation addition recommend
Place was clean and nice. I would strongly recommend individual fans that clip onto the bed rails for each of the beds for health purposes for guests. Rooms can get quite stuffy with multiple people in them and there's no real circulation unless window is open but it was closed unless we opened it. individual fans for each bed would be fair and affordable resolution to make it more comfortable for those wanting to have them. I would definitely return would just bring my own fan. otherwise it was a great stay. It's nice that they have nightly activities the staff was fun. It's a cool concept and great location right by the train and the beach and so many activities and a Dollar tree walking distance made it more affordable. Thank you each for hospitality!
Charmika
Charmika, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
This is a. Really good place if you're looking to stay in a really comfortable quite spot with great people. I'll definitely go back when I'm in Santa Barbara
Shadoe
Shadoe, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
This was a great stay! I had a room in the "dorm" and it was quiet and convenient. It's near the train station and walkable to the harbor, pier, and downtown. Everyone was so polite and friendly! The place was clean and quiet.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2023
worth the stay...
Very friendly staff and a great value for the money. Free BBQ and music party when I reached was refreshign after 300+ miles drive.
Adwaitanand
Adwaitanand, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Kind staff, great location, good building, and friendly visitors. Would come back!
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2023
The hostel is in an excellent location with plenty of parking. Very clean and safe. Staff are outstanding and accommodating! Loved my stay