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
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
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
Room options
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Basic Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Economy Shared Dormitory
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
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Basic Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
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 in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. 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 Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 20 per night)
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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 does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Train station
Bed
Piers
Beach
What guests liked
Complimentary breakfast options included great coffee, DIY eggs, and pancakes. (3 reviews)
Parking was convenient and available with a small fee, located near walkable attractions. (3 reviews)
The property offers great access to the beach and a very clean location. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
I spend a great night there !
Baptiste
1-night trip
10/10
The available parking for a small fee was very convenient. Overall nice and clean and eveyone was was respectful during the quiet hours. Had a great stay.
Alvina
1-night trip
10/10
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
1-night trip
10/10
Great location, friendly staff, clean accommodations.
Salha
2-night trip
10/10
Really cute place, very friendly.
Jared
3-night trip
10/10
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
3-night trip
8/10
Perfect location, very friendly staff, but limited facilities.
P.P.W.
2-night trip
10/10
Had a wonderful stay.
Jeremy
3-night trip
10/10
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
1-night trip
10/10
Close to Amtrak station and the harbor, just walking distance.
Harold
1-night trip
10/10
Awesome.
ken
6-night trip
10/10
Super close to the beach, very clean
Carrie
1-night trip
6/10
Towels to dry your hands in the bathroom would be nice and the staff was drying laundry right outside my room door at 5am it made it hard to sleep.
wanda
3-night trip
6/10
Other guest woke me and was rude.
J
1-night trip
10/10
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
1-night trip
10/10
Convenient location, spotless facilities, awesome vibe and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Leo
1-night trip
10/10
As always perfect!!
Hovhannes
3-night trip
10/10
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
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
2-night trip
10/10
Nice quiet atmosphere, comfortable background music in lobby dining area. Nice people.
John
1-night trip
10/10
Very pleasant experience
Julianna
2-night trip
10/10
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
3-night trip
8/10
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
8/10
Good.
KEIICHI
1-night trip
10/10
The hostel is in an excellent location with plenty of parking. Very clean and safe. Staff are outstanding and accommodating! Loved my stay