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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Santa Barbara Harbor

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $160
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The price is $108
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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About the neighborhood

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134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 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 And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding, 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 travelers love the helpful staff.

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 age 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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 20 per night)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Lockers available
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 20 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 Surf Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, ITH Santa Barbara Surf 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at ITH Santa Barbara Surf 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 Surf Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel like?

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel is located on the Strip in Santa Barbara Beach, a short 5-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 8 minutes' walk from Santa Barbara Harbor.

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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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
Beach
Piers

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options included complimentary coffee, DIY eggs, and pancakes, and a full kitchen for guests to prepare their own meals. (6 reviews)
  • The property offers a great location, being very close to the beach. (5 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and available with a small fee, located near walkable attractions. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely stay
Saksham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly hostel

Loved the friendliness of the staff. Bed was comfy and private enough. Breakfast was nice -real eggs and pancakes. and they had a bbq dinner in the evening. Centrally located to downtown sb. I was nervous because i had never stayed at a hostel before but it was better then expected. My only complaint is that the ice machine wasnt working
Laurie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!

My stay was amazing! I cannot say enough wonderful things. I've never stayed in a hostel, I was traveling alone as an older woman. I never once felt worried or scared. The staff are amazing. At first it's hard to tell staff from guests because the staff interact with the guests. Every night there is a free activity (I e., bbq night, movie night, karaoke etc.). 6 minute walk to the beach. Just across the tracks from the Santa Barbara train station. Free breakfast. Food is provided and you cook it exactly how you like it. The place is surprisingly clean. I will definitely return to this wonderful spot!
Traci, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot. Check in went smoothly, took a little tour, which was helpful. There were people relaxing outside the hostel and in the main lobby area as well. It was really noisy for a few minutes, but the manager quickly quieted things down. I would definitely stay here again.
Laurie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I spend a great night there !
Baptiste, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really cute place, very friendly.
Jared, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay.
Jeremy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location, very friendly staff, but limited facilities.
P.P.W., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super close to the beach, very clean
Carrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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ELIAS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Awesome.
ken, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is in an excellent location with plenty of parking. Very clean and safe. Staff are outstanding and accommodating! Loved my stay
cheri, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant experience
Julianna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kind staff, great location, good building, and friendly visitors. Would come back!
Dennis, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I did not sleep at all because the guy above me snored all nite. I will never stay at a hostel again
Kara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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