Balea Hostel
San Sebastián · Basque Country

Balea Hostel

Hostel in San Sebastián with shared dormitories, a terrace and a communal kitchen; Loyola train station is 400 m away and provides a nearby connection.

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7.5 Score
131 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Nearby La Concha · 2,3 km
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Balea Hostel

Balea Hostel is a hostel in San Sebastián with mixed dormitories, a shared kitchen and a terrace. Beds are offered individually in shared rooms, including an eight-bed category; all have shared bathrooms and bed linen. The shared lounge, lockers and luggage storage complete the facilities for guests who prefer shared spaces. Free WiFi is also available throughout the property, along with tourist information.

The dormitories are 25 m² and have tiled or marble floors, heating and power sockets by the beds. The units are on the ground floor and come with a clothes rack and hand sanitiser. The hostel is on Camino de la hípica, near Loyola train station, 400 m away. La Concha and Zurriola beaches are 2.3 km away, while the bus station is 1.4 km away. Check-in is between 16:00 and 21:00, and check-out is by 11:00.

Balea Hostel
★ 7.5 · Good · 131 reviews

Plan your stay at Balea Hostel

Hostel in San Sebastián with shared dormitories, a terrace and a communal kitchen; Loyola train station is 400 m away and provides a nearby connection.

Room types

The four options are individual beds in mixed shared dormitories: one category specifies an eight-bed room, while the others are listed as bunk beds in a shared room. Each bed is for one person, and the dormitories are 25 m². The bed is a bunk bed; bed linen is provided, and the bathroom is shared with other guests.

The rooms have tiled or marble floors, heating, a power socket by the bed and a clothes rack. All units are on the ground floor, and hand sanitiser is also provided. These are not rooms with private bathrooms: the facilities are for a stay in a shared dormitory. The hostel's shared kitchen and communal areas complete the setup for guests who prefer to share spaces during their visit to San Sebastián.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Balea Hostel
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bed linen
  • Tiled/marble floor

This category is a bed in an eight-bed mixed dormitory, with space for one guest and 25 m² of shared room space. The bunk bed and bed linen are complemented by tiled or marble flooring and heating. It is on the ground floor, with a nearby power socket and a clothes rack.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room — Balea Hostel
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Power socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

This single bed is in a 25 m² mixed shared dormitory. The room is on the ground floor and has heating, tiled or marble flooring and hand sanitiser. The power socket by the bed lets you keep your device close while you rest.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room — Balea Hostel
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Tiled/marble floor
  • Bed linen

A bed for one person in a mixed shared room, with a bunk bed and 25 m² of communal space. Tiled or marble flooring and heating are among the facilities, along with bed linen and a clothes rack. The unit is on the ground floor.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room — Balea Hostel
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bed linen
  • Clothes rack

This option offers one bunk bed for a guest in a 25 m² mixed dormitory. Bed linen, a clothes rack and a power socket near the bed are provided; the floor is tiled or marble, and the room is on the ground floor.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are travelling alone and a single bed in a mixed shared dormitory suits you
  • you want access to a shared kitchen and communal lounge
  • you find a terrace, lockers and luggage storage useful
  • you want free WiFi available throughout the property
  • you want to stay 400 m from Loyola train station

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a room with a private bathroom: the dormitories have shared bathrooms
  • you are travelling by car and need on-site parking, which is not available
  • you want to sleep in a private room: the options are beds in mixed shared dormitories
  • you need to check in after 21:00

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel offers practical facilities to help you organise an independent stay: free WiFi, lockers, luggage storage and tourist information. The terrace and outdoor furniture provide space outside, while the TV area and shared lounge bring together the communal spaces. There are also board games and puzzles to enjoy indoors.

Facilities include air conditioning and heating, as well as key access and 24-hour security. The property is non-smoking and has non-smoking rooms; communal areas have security cameras. The dormitories have a shower, toilet, shared bathroom, toilet paper, bed linen, a clothes rack and a power socket by the bed. The shared kitchen lets you prepare your own food.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Shared TV area / lounge
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tiled/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Power socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Balea Hostel is on Camino de la hípica, in the Loiola area, south of central San Sebastián. Loyola train station is 400 m away; Jardín de la Memoria and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are 350 m away. Iesu Church is 400 m away. Nearby streets have places to eat such as Aldazabal, 250 m away, and Ogi Berri Loiola, 300 m away. Donostia bus station is 1.4 km away.

La Concha and Zurriola are 2.3 km away, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is 1.7 km away. Koldo Mitxelena Museum is 1.6 km away and San Telmo Museum is 2.5 km away. San Sebastián Airport is 14 km away and Biarritz Airport is 38 km away. To get around the city, there is a train station 400 m away and another, Anoeta, 850 m away; the hostel has no parking.

The beaches let you combine a walk by the sea with a visit to different neighbourhoods around the city. La Concha offers views of the bay, while Zurriola is another coastal option known for surfing. The seafront promenade and San Sebastián Aquarium, 2.7 km away, add to the options along the coast. For a cultural visit, San Telmo Museum is 2.5 km away and Miramar Palace is 2.7 km away. Cristina Enea Park, 1 km away according to nearby points of interest, offers a green alternative without taking you too far from the accommodation.

La Concha — Urban beach beside the bay, with a seafront promenade and open views. 2,3 km
Zurriola — San Sebastián beach known for surfing and its seaside atmosphere. 2,3 km
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd — A prominent church in the city centre, known for its neo-Gothic architecture. 1,7 km
San Telmo Museum — Museum dedicated to Basque society and culture, housed in a former convent. 2,5 km
Jardín de la Memoria — Landscaped grounds for a walk in the Loiola area. 350 m
Loyola — Nearby train station with connections to other parts of the city. 400 m

What guests say about Balea Hostel

7.5
Good · 131 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.0
Location
6.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Facilities
7.7
Value for money
7.1
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, while comfort and cleanliness receive fair ratings. The facilities and WiFi are rated at an intermediate level; the surroundings are the weakest aspect in the scores, compared with the strong rating for the team.

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