ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

8.5Very good816 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Parking
Bar
Laundry
Terrace

About this place

Vibrant Beach Hostel Experience in Santa Barbara Prime Location: Located just 400 meters from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel offers easy access to popular attractions like Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College. Social Atmosphere: With a shared lounge, evening entertainment, and a shared kitchen, guests can mingle and make new friends during their stay. Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of private parking, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. The cozy rooms feature shared bathrooms and comfortable bed linen. Experience the best of Santa Barbara's beach scene at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the coast!

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7 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 28 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 28 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 28 m²9 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 10	Show prices
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 28 m²	Sleeps 1	Show prices
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 28 m²9 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 10	Show prices
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 14 m²2 × Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 9 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Laundry

Outdoor

Terrace

Location

Address
134 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
0.8 km from the center of Santa Barbara

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 16:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.5816 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness8.3

Service9.3

Location9.3

Room quality8.2

Amenities8.8

Value for money8.7

Food and drink8.8

Vinicius
Brazil · Solo · November 2026
8.0
“Great location, clean bathrooms, spacious lockers, and comfortable beds with privacy curtains. Parking availability and”
+The hostel is in a great location. Each bed has a privacy curtain, which makes a big difference, and there are spacious lockers in the hallway to store all your belongings. The bathrooms have plenty of shower stalls and are kept very clean.
−I didn’t feel the place was particularly secure, as access was quite easy during the day. Parking spaces were very limited, and there was a risk of someone else taking your spot while you were away, even though you had paid for it.
Nathan
United States · Couple · October 2026
9.0
“Super laid back and chill stay.”
+Breakfast was nice and staff members were friendly. They had pancakes and eggs for the breakfast and just asked to clean up after yourselves. They had guitars that we were able to use which was nice to be able to play with my sister and some of the staff that were there. Mack was super cool.
−Nothing
debra
United States · Solo · October 2026
9.0
“Great, safe, easy location clean, nice place”
+Clean, cute, lots of comfy making amenities. Really personable staff, SO helpful🤩
−The sheets were polyester 🥺 The breakfast bar offered only coffee mate -no real cream/milk The pancake batter had bad oils in it, No other choices for breakfast 👀
Mei
Australia · Solo · October 2026
7.0
+LOCATION IS GOOD
Fred
United States · Solo · October 2026
9.0
“Great staff and location”
+The staff was very helpful and great location
−Staff and location
Lybarger-Monson
United States · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“Clean and comfortable”
+Convenient location next door to the train station and blocks from the beach. Perfect for one night stay. They allow late check in and there is plenty of free street parking. Beds include curtains for privacy and the showers are clean. Coffee in the morning is fantastic. While they do offer two eggs for you to cook and pancake batter to put on the griddle, Jeannine's is just down the street for one of the best breakfasts in town. Book ahead to get the best price.
−Nothing.
Dakota
United States · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“A vibey stay with a great community.”
+I thought that the breakfast was excellent! Really rad to be able to make your own pancakes, eggs, etc. Coffee being brewed by the staff super early was amazing. I also loved the communal area, all of the other guests were super cool. Tons of games and books available to use while staying!
−I think the beds could be a little more comfy, but for a hostel it was not bad at all. I have serious back issues and was able to sleep through each night no problem. I don't really have any complaints.
Matthew
United States · Solo · October 2026
1.0
“Insanitary hostel - diseased contagion.”
+I understand hostels are supposed to be a little gross but this hostel needs the health board to investigate. There were Lyce in the beds. The employees were sick and coughing profusely. The windows were all closed and we weren’t even allowed to open the door for air. Anyone who stayed there was at a health risk and the staff had an attitude about that like it was a standard policy.
−Completely unsanitary and staff members were not just rude they were insane (two of them the women).
Rani
Sweden · Couple · November 2026
8.0
+personalen och samhälle var mycket vänlig.
−ingen särskild
xxKaLexx
Austria · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“5 Sterne Hostel”
+Super Cozy Hostel leben in einer wirklich tollen Community. Die Mitarbeiter:innen wirken sehr bemüht und man kann leicht andocken. Zimmer +++. Badezimmer +++.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 16:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

7 room types

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Outdoor

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews