Santa Barbara Tourist Hostel is a fully equipped hostel only steps from the beach and State Street with great views of the surrounding palm trees and mountains. Other amenities include laundry, vending machines, internet kiosks, and information boards suggesting activities while visiting Santa Barbara. We also have bike and surfboard rentals, maps, guides and tour suggestions - click here for more information about Santa Barbara.

Each room has tea and coffee making facilities and a complimentary basic continental breakfast. "Private Room" guests share common bath facilities while the "Private Room Ensuite" has a private bath in room. Click here to reserve now 

Private Room Options:
• 1 room with double bed, own bathroom (Private Room Ensuite)
• 1 room with queen bed, shared bathroom
• 2 rooms with double bed, shared bathroom
• 2 rooms with queen bed & bunkbeds (2-beds), 4 person max, shared bathroom

To make a reservation, please click here or give us a call at (805) 963-0154 between 12-noon and Midnight Pacific (PST) US time.

BEFORE YOU RESERVE, PLEASE READ: Online reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance, and an email confirmation will be sent to you. Telephone reservations can be made from 12-Noon to Midnight, Pacific (PST) US time. A Visa or Mastercard credit card number is required to hold a reservation. The front desk accepts cash, traveler's checks and Visa or Mastercard credit cards for payment at the hostel. To cancel a reservation without penalty, 48 hour notice is required. The credit card will be charged one night if there is a no show or a late cancellation. Dorm rooms are intended for international travelers with a valid non-US passport and for US citizens a valid student ID along with another form of legal-ID. However there are no requirements to stay in our private rooms. Bed arrangements and dorm groups to be in the same room can be requested but not guaranteed. People under the age of 18 are not permitted to stay in a dorm room, and must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone if staying in a private room. Thank you!