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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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San Sebastián Airport is 14 km from Balea Hostel and Biarritz Airport is 38 km away. Loyola train station is 400 m away, Anoeta is 850 m away and Donostia bus station is 1.4 km away. The hostel has no parking; nearby stations make it possible to plan your journey by public transport.
Balea Hostel is near Jardín de la Memoria and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, both 350 m away; Loyola train station is 400 m away. La Concha and Zurriola are 2.3 km away. You can also visit the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, 1.7 km away, and San Telmo Museum, 2.5 km away.
Balea Hostel offers individual beds in mixed shared dormitories. One category is an eight-bed room, while the others are listed as bunk beds in a shared dormitory. The rooms are 25 m², include bed linen and have shared bathrooms.
No, the rooms at Balea Hostel have shared bathrooms. Facilities include a shower, toilet and toilet paper; bed linen is also provided. The beds are in mixed shared dormitories, and each one is for one person.
Yes, Balea Hostel has a shared kitchen for guests. The hostel also has a communal lounge and a TV area; the dormitories are shared and have shared bathrooms.
Check-in at Balea Hostel is from 16:00 to 21:00. Check-out is by 11:00, so arrivals outside the check-in hours are not covered by this time window.
Yes, Balea Hostel offers free WiFi throughout the property. Access is not limited to the rooms and is also available in the communal areas.