Albergue Turístico Briz
Espinama · Cantabria

Albergue Turístico Briz

Hostel in Espinama with a garden, shared kitchen and beds in dormitories with views; a practical base for hiking and skiing in the Picos de Europa.

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9.2 Score
149 Reviews
12:00 Check-in
Area Espinama
Nearby Old Church of San Vicente Mártir · 90 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:00

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Albergue Turístico Briz

Albergue Turístico Briz is a hostel in Espinama, Cantabria, 3.5 km from the Fuente Dé cable car, with a garden and mountain views. It suits travellers exploring the Picos de Europa who want a simple base for outdoor activities: you can go hiking and skiing in Espinama and the surrounding area.

The accommodation has a garden, terrace, picnic area and barbecue; it also offers a shared kitchen, free WiFi throughout and a tour desk. Ski storage and lockers are available, as well as packed lunches. Beds are in shared dormitories with four, six or ten beds, measuring 12, 16 and 22 m². Each bed is a bunk, and the bathroom is shared. Some options have a balcony and terrace; rooms offer garden views and, depending on the type, mountain, river or landmark views. Inside, you’ll find heating and a wardrobe.

Albergue Turístico Briz
★ 9.2 · Wonderful · 149 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue Turístico Briz

Hostel in Espinama with a garden, shared kitchen and beds in dormitories with views; a practical base for hiking and skiing in the Picos de Europa.

Room types

Albergue Turístico Briz offers individual beds in three shared dormitories, suited to guests who prefer a simple stay and the chance to meet other travellers. The options are rooms with four, six or ten beds, measuring 12, 16 and 22 m². All have bunk beds and a shared bathroom; the rooms have heating and garden views.

The options differ in size, outdoor space and views. The four-bed room measures 12 m² and has views of the garden, mountains, river and landmarks. The six- and ten-bed options also have a balcony and terrace; the largest, at 22 m², adds mountain and river views. All include a wardrobe, and tiled or marble flooring is part of the facilities in the first two.

Bed in 4-Bed Shared Dormitory — Albergue Turístico Briz
Bed in 4-Bed Shared Dormitory
12 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view

This individual bed is in the smallest shared room, measuring 12 m², with four beds in total. From the dormitory, you can see the garden, mountains, river and landmarks. It has heating and a wardrobe; the bathroom is shared. This is the only option without a balcony or terrace.

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Bed in 6-Bed Shared Dormitory — Albergue Turístico Briz
Bed in 6-Bed Shared Dormitory
16 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

At 16 m², this bed is in a six-bed shared dormitory, larger than the four-bed option. It has a balcony and terrace, as well as garden views. Heating and a wardrobe complete the room’s facilities; the bathroom is shared.

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Bed in 10-Bed Shared Dormitory — Albergue Turístico Briz
Bed in 10-Bed Shared Dormitory
22 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Mountain view

This option has the most space, at 22 m², in a shared dormitory with ten beds. It has a balcony and terrace, with views of the garden, mountains and river. Heating completes the listed facilities for this room; the bathroom is shared.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the Picos de Europa: the park is 2.7 km away and you can go hiking nearby.
  • you’re interested in skiing during your stay: the hostel has ski storage.
  • you want free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’re happy to sleep in an individual bed in a shared dormitory with four, six or ten beds.
  • you value having access to a shared kitchen, garden, terrace and picnic area.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a private bathroom: all options have a shared bathroom.
  • you want to park at the property: there’s no parking.
  • you prefer a private room, as the options are beds in shared dormitories.
  • you need a room that can accommodate more than one person: each bed has a maximum capacity of one person.

Hotel facilities & services

The shared areas include a garden, outdoor furniture and open-air spaces where you can relax between excursions. There’s a terrace, sun terrace and picnic area, as well as a barbecue for preparing food. The shared kitchen makes it easier to organise meals during your stay, while packed lunches are handy before heading out for a walk.

WiFi is free throughout the property. The hostel offers lockers, ski storage and a tour desk, with hiking and skiing among the activities available nearby. It also has heating and non-smoking rooms; some have tiled or marble flooring. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Picnic area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Barbecue
  • Tour desk
  • Skiing
  • Ski storage
  • Hiking
  • Lockers

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Ski storage
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Lockers
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tiled/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Shared bathroom
  • Garden view
  • Shared kitchen

Location & what to see

Albergue Turístico Briz is in Espinama, a mountain village in Cantabria, in the Picos de Europa area. The old Church of San Vicente Mártir is 90 m away and the Espianama Parish Centre is 120 m away. The neighbouring hamlet of Pido is 640 m away. These small villages are easy to explore on foot, with mountain scenery to enjoy and views of the garden, river and peaks also visible from some rooms.

The Picos de Europa National Park is 2.7 km away. The lower cable car station is 2.7 km away, while the El Cable Fuente De viewpoint is 3.2 km away and the Fuente Dé cable car is 3.5 km away. Santander Airport is 123 km away. For dining, Restaurante Vicente Campo is 40 m away and Casa Clara is 150 m away; Rebeco and Parador de Fuente Dé Río Deva are 2.6 km away.

You can combine walks around Espinama and Pido with excursions in the Picos de Europa. Hiking is one of the available activities and, during the snowy season, you can also go skiing; the hostel has ski storage. The Fuente Dé cable car and the El Cable viewpoint are landmarks for exploring the high-mountain scenery. The old Church of San Vicente Mártir and the Parish Centre are two nearby stops where you can discover local heritage, while the village restaurants let you round off the day without travelling far from Espinama.

Old Church of San Vicente Mártir — A village church nearby for a short visit during a walk. 90 m
Picos de Europa National Park — A mountain area with trails to explore and Cantabrian scenery to discover. 2,7 km
Lower station — Access point for the cable car up towards the Fuente Dé area. 2,7 km
El Cable Fuente De viewpoint — A high-altitude viewpoint with panoramic views of the Picos mountains. 3,2 km
Pido — A small nearby hamlet, a good option for a longer walk in the area. 640 m
Espianama Parish Centre — A religious building a short distance away in the village of Espinama. 120 m

What guests say about Albergue Turístico Briz

9.2
Wonderful · 149 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.8

Guests particularly praise the staff and cleanliness, as well as the comfortable beds. They also appreciate the facilities and value for money; WiFi receives positive comments, although it ranks slightly below those aspects.

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