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Social Stays

1.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Barbara

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Close to Santa Barbara Harbor, Social Stays provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shower, hair dryer

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Shower, hair dryer

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lobero Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Presidio Santa Barbara - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪M. Special Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cajé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Press Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Apna Indian Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Social Stays

Hostel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Social Stays provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms at Social Stays have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

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 age 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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Social Stays Santa Barbara
Social Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Social Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Social Stays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Social Stays?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Social Stays?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Social Stays located?

Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of De la Guerra Plaza and Santa Barbara Harbor. Paseo Nuevo Mall and El Capitan Lake are just steps away. Santa Barbara Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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