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Hotel Options in Isla Vista

    Hotel Santa Barbara

    Hotel Santa Barbara

    533 State St Santa Barbara CA
    $212 nightly
    The price is $242 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
    $242 total
    Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,053 reviews)
    Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

    Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

    3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
    $129 nightly
    The price is $148 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
    $148 total
    Dec 21 - Dec 22
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
    Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

    Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

    4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
    $173 nightly
    The price is $201 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
    $201 total
    Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 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
$141
Highest Price
$242
Popular accommodation
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel, Social Stays, Social Stays On State Street

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