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Hotel Options in Santa Barbara

    Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

    Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

    202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
    The price is $227 per night from May 16 to May 17
    $227
    per night
    May 16 - May 17
    8/10 Very Good! (1,069 reviews)
    Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

    Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

    128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
    The price is $181 per night from May 9 to May 10
    $181
    per night
    May 9 - May 10
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,267 reviews)
    Beachside Inn

    Beachside Inn

    336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
    The price is $190 per night from May 2 to May 3
    $190
    per night
    May 2 - May 3
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara.

Hostels let you really see Santa Barbara
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Santa Barbara isn’t going to explore itself.

Santa Barbara Hostels essential information

Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
$181
Highest Price
$227
Popular accommodation
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel