Hostel in Sant Joan de les Abadesses beside Parc de l'Estació, with dormitories and family rooms, garden views and access to hiking, cycling and skiing routes.
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Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat is a hostel in Sant Joan de les Abadesses, beside Parc de l'Estació and a seven-minute walk from the ruins of l'Església de Sant Joan i Sant Pol. It offers dormitories and family rooms with private bathrooms, bed linen and garden views, as well as spaces to relax and play. Breakfast is served as a buffet, and the accommodation has a bar and café. It also features a children's play area, garden and shared lounge.
It's a practical option if you want to combine outdoor activities with a stay in the town: you can go hiking, cycling and skiing nearby, and ski passes are available for sale. Free public parking is nearby and doesn't require a reservation. Free WiFi is available in the shared areas. Pets are allowed on request and charges may apply. The range of rooms lets you choose between a bed in a shared dormitory, a quadruple room or a family room.
The hostel has three options to suit different group sizes: a single bed in a mixed shared dormitory, a quadruple room for four adults and a family room for up to five people. All three have a private bathroom and garden views, so they all share a sense of connection with the green surroundings.
The bed in the dormitory is in a 26.22 m² space and is intended for one person; the other two room types are 20.5 m². The quadruple room combines single beds and bunk beds, while the family room has a single bed and two bunk beds. The latter accommodates up to five guests, one more than the quadruple room. Heating and bed linen are among the amenities listed for the rooms; some also have a desk or a socket by the bed. The shared and family room options let you choose according to your type of trip.
This single space is in a 26.22 m² mixed shared dormitory, the largest of the three options. It has garden views and a private bathroom. It's on the ground floor, and its amenities include heating, bed linen, and board games or puzzles for relaxing.
At 20.5 m², this room has two single beds and two bunk beds for four adults. It shares garden views and a private bathroom with the other room types, but stands out for its desk and socket by the bed. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
This family room makes good use of its 20.5 m² with a single bed and two bunk beds, and accommodates up to five people: one more than the quadruple room. It has a private bathroom, garden views and heating. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs, which is worth bearing in mind when choosing this room.
The outdoor areas include a garden and a picnic area, while families can make use of the indoor and outdoor children's play areas. There's also a games room and board games or puzzles to enjoy during downtime. If you're planning days in the mountains, the hostel offers ski pass sales and a ski school; hiking, cycling, horse riding and skiing are among the activities available.
The café and bar are complemented by children's menus and special diet menus on request. WiFi is free in the shared areas. Free public parking is nearby and no reservation is needed. Pets are allowed on request and charges may apply. The accommodation also has a concierge service, lockers and family rooms. It is adapted for guests with reduced mobility, although the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat is at Parc de L'estació S/N, beside Parc de l'Estació in Sant Joan de les Abadesses. The park is 170 m away; the church Mare de Déu del Prat is 330 m away, and the town centre is 520 m away. Gorg de Malatosca, a natural spot you can reach on foot, is 400 m away. The ruins of Sant Miquel de la Infermeria are 650 m away.
For a cultural visit, Museu del Monestir and Palau de l'Abadia are 660 m away. Ripoll train station is 8 km away and Campdevànol station is 10 km away. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 53 km away. Ogassa is 3.1 km away and Vallfogona de Ripollès is 4.9 km away; closer by, Museu de les Mines de Carbó de Surroca is 3.3 km away. Nearby restaurants include Peret and La Ruta del Ferro, both 100 m away.
Sant Joan de les Abadesses lets you combine walks around the town with hiking or cycling in the surrounding area. Gorg de Malatosca and the nearby parks are options for a short walk; the monastery and Palau de l'Abadia offer a cultural outing nearby. In winter, skiing and ski pass sales are useful if you're planning days on the slopes. At other times of year, hiking and cycling offer more ways to explore the area, with Ogassa and Vallfogona de Ripollès as nearby destinations.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff's attentiveness and the cleanliness, with facilities and surroundings also receiving high scores. Comfort receives a more moderate rating, while value for money is generally viewed positively.
The price varies depending on the season, dates and room type. You can check the current rate for your stay.
Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat is at Parc de L'estació S/N in Sant Joan de les Abadesses. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 53 km away; Ripoll and Campdevànol train stations are 8 and 10 km away. The drive from the airport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes. Free public parking is nearby and doesn't need to be reserved.
Parc de l'Estació is 170 m away and the church Mare de Déu del Prat is 330 m away. Gorg de Malatosca is 400 m away. For a cultural visit, Museu del Monestir and Palau de l'Abadia are 660 m away; the ruins of Sant Miquel de la Infermeria are 650 m away. The centre of Sant Joan de les Abadesses is 520 m away.
Yes, Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat allows pets on request. Charges may apply, so you'll need to request permission to bring your pet and allow for this possible cost.
Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat offers a buffet breakfast. The accommodation also has a café and bar, and serves children's menus and special diet menus on request.
Yes, there is free public parking near Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat. You don't need to reserve; these are nearby public spaces, not private parking within the accommodation.
Yes, Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat offers free WiFi in the shared areas. The service is limited to these spaces and isn't described as available in the rooms.
Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat offers a single bed in a mixed shared dormitory, a quadruple room for four adults and a family room for up to five people. All options have a private bathroom and garden views.