ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

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8.6Excellent
(715 Ratings)
"Staff were all friendly, location was perfect, everything was kept clean, kitchen have all the equipments needed to cook your meals. The free breakfast was amazing as well."
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8.6 / 10
Excellent(715 Ratings)

Hostel in Santa Barbara, CA


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About this hostel

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
Shared living spaces
Fireplace
Outdoor Cooking
Safe
Key card access
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10
Excellent(715 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Very close to downtown and the beach. Can stay here without a car if plan is only going around Santa Barbara and staying close to places served by MTB bus lines. For a hostel, they were able to keep the bathrooms and the whole place clean and free of unpleasant smells. The staff is very warm and friendly which makes them stand out from regular hotels which can feel impersonal.
A bit run down. Needs a bit of TLC in maintaining the building as well as fixing/ replacing broken fixtures like wall plugs and portable fans inside the bunk stalls. Would be really helpful especially during 90 degree weather. Would also be nice if they can provide free drinking water all day to fill up our portable water containers to stay hydrated.
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Great location, beautiful grounds and great set up for a hostel
There was a smell in the hostel, not sure what it was, and it was a little hot - open windows and fans helped
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
Awesome location to walk around Santa Barbara. Super friendly and nice staff. Great open relaxing spaces and I liked the privacy curtains for the beds
It was a bit warm in the room, but it was August….
6 / 10Average·Aug 2026
I didn’t try the breakfast, but the location is pretty good!
Some of the stuff people were so rowdy, and particularly this person ( transgender ) when he/she was at the front desk put a very loud music on the speakers which made me go away because it was annoying.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free parking, non-smoking, heating, and kitchen.


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