Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat
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Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat

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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8.8 Score
37 Reviews
13:00 Check-in
Nearby Parc de l'Estació · 170 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:00
Pets Allowed

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Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat

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.

Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 37 reviews

Plan your stay at Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat

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.

Room types

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.

Single Bed in Mixed Shared Dormitory — Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat
Single Bed in Mixed Shared Dormitory
26 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Quadruple Room (4 Adults) — Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat
Quadruple Room (4 Adults)
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Garden view
  • Desk

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.

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Family Room — Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat
Family Room
20 m²

  • 1 Single bed and 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 5 guests
  • Garden view
  • Heating

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you're travelling with family or in a group: there are family rooms for up to five people and quadruple rooms for four adults
  • you want to go hiking or cycling around Sant Joan de les Abadesses
  • you'd like to combine your stay with skiing and ski pass sales
  • you want a private bathroom and garden views in your room
  • you're travelling with a pet and can request permission to bring it, bearing in mind that charges may apply

Maybe not, if...

  • you need WiFi in your room: free WiFi is available in the shared areas
  • you want private parking on site: the free parking is public and nearby
  • you need buffet breakfast to be included in the rate
  • you want to avoid stairs to reach any floor, as the upper floors are accessible only by stairs

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Views
  • Tour desk
  • Street parking

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Ski pass sales
  • Ski school
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Children's menu
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/bed linen (additional charge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Garden view
  • Views
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

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.

Parc de l'Estació — Green space beside the accommodation for walks and relaxing outdoors. 170 m
Mare de Déu del Prat — Nearby church beside a park of the same name in the town. 330 m
Gorg de Malatosca — Natural spot with water, accessible via a short walk from the hostel. 400 m
Museu del Monestir — Museum space linked to the monastic heritage of Sant Joan de les Abadesses. 660 m
Palau de l'Abadia — Historic building in the town, near the monastery complex. 660 m
Ogassa — Nearby village for extending your visit around the valley. 3,1 km

What guests say about Alberg Sant Joan de les Abadesses Xanascat

8.8
Fabulous · 37 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Value for money
8.4

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.

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