Places to staySanta Barbara, CA
Social Stays
Hostel/Backpacker accommodationSanta Barbara, California, 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesShow on map
8.0 · Very good12 reviews
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.1 out of 10, at Santa Barbara, California, 93101.
Amenities and Features Experience convenient luggage storage, laundry facilities, and secure lockers during your stay. Each guestroom boasts modern amenities like refrigerators and microwaves, with the option to utilize the communal kitchen. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet, and freshen up in the bathrooms equipped with showers and hair dryers.
Nearby Attractions Discover the local area with De la Guerra Plaza, Paseo Nuevo Mall, and El Capitan Lake within walking distance. Enjoy easy access to key landmarks like Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara County Courthouse, offering a rich historical experience.
Convenient Location Situated in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Social Stays is just moments away from Stearns Wharf and a short drive to attractions like Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor. Book your stay now and explore the best of Santa Barbara!
What this place offers
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Coworking spaces
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms
8.0
Very good
Rated 8.0 out of 10 by 12 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.5
- Service8.3
- Location8.1
- Rooms7.8
- Amenities7.2
- Value6.9
- Food & drink7.3
Guests mention
Clean roomsFriendly staffGreat locationComfortable beds
SebastianExpedia overcharges and doesn't have accessible information, but Social Stays was excellent in their communication and accomodations. Wonderful value.
MayGreat location & friendly staff! Definitely would visit again
ClintonIt's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean.
JoseIf you need privacy this isn't the place
AmiWas nice and clean
TrishaCentral location, very very noisy, limited privacy when sleeping, thin blankets didn’t provide much heat and bathrooms unclean with messy arrayed products. I didn’t get much sleep due to noise and privacy and doubled up…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated August 2025.
Where you’ll be
Santa Barbara, California, 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Guests rate the location 8.1 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
No children
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No pets
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Professional property host/manager
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Social Stays
Does Social Stays allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Social Stays have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Social Stays have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Social Stays?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Social Stays?
Santa Barbara, California, 93101, Santa Barbara, CA.
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