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Hotel Options in Isla Vista

    Sandpiper Lodge

    Sandpiper Lodge

    3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
    The price is $143 per night from May 7 to May 8
    $143
    includes taxes & fees
    $125 per night
    May 7 - May 8
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,492 reviews)
    Hotel Santa Barbara

    Hotel Santa Barbara

    533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
    The price is $220 per night from May 29 to May 30
    $220
    includes taxes & fees
    $193 per night
    May 29 - May 30
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
    Chumash Casino Resort

    Chumash Casino Resort

    3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA
    The price is $161 per night from May 5 to May 6
    $161
    includes taxes & fees
    $139 per night
    May 5 - May 6
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,641 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Isla Vista
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Isla Vista. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Isla Vista has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Isla Vista hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Isla Vista.

Hostels let you really see Isla Vista
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Isla Vista. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Isla Vista family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Isla Vista are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Isla Vista for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Isla Vista isn’t going to explore itself.

Isla Vista Hostels essential information

Accommodation
3 Hostels
Lowest Price
$108
Highest Price
$220
Popular accommodation
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel, Social Stays, Social Stays On State Street