Hostel in Gijón opposite San Lorenzo Beach, with sea-view dormitories, family rooms, a shared kitchen and communal spaces.
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Boogalow Hostel is a hostel opposite San Lorenzo Beach, 50 m from the sand, in Gijón. It combines shared dormitories and private rooms, with options for solo travellers, couples and families. The rooms, measuring 12 to 18 m², offer sea or inner courtyard views; depending on the category, the bathroom is shared, private or private and external. Bed linen and towels are provided in every room. There are also beds in shared dormitories for four or six guests and family rooms for up to four guests.
The shared kitchen and communal lounge let you prepare meals and relax between outings; you can also play darts. The hostel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, heating, a lift, lockers and laundry facilities. It is 300 m from central Gijón, with the Paseo y Jardines de Begoña and the beach nearby. The bus station is 650 m away and the Roman Baths of Campo Valdés are about 400 m away. Its combination of dormitories, communal spaces and access to the seafront suits city breaks and days at the beach.
The accommodation includes double rooms, a family room and individual beds in shared dormitories with four or six beds. Rooms range from 12 to 18 m², with a choice of sea views or views of an inner courtyard. Options are available for one, two, three or four people, whether you want a bed in a shared dormitory or a private room.
Bathroom arrangements vary by category: some rooms have a shared bathroom, others have a private bathroom, and one triple option has a bathroom outside the room. There are also family rooms with a double bed and bunk bed, as well as a quadruple room with bunk beds. Bed linen and towels are provided in all rooms, and heating is also available.
Measuring 12 m² and furnished with a double bed, this private room offers sea views and heating. The shared bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer; bed linen and towels are provided. It’s an option for two guests who want their own room without an exclusive bathroom.
This single bed is in a 15 m² shared dormitory with four beds and sea views. Heating and bed linen complete this simple option for one person travelling alone who prefers to share a room with other guests.
Measuring 15 m², this family room accommodates up to four people and combines a double bed with a bunk bed. Sea views and a private bathroom with a shower set it apart from the shared options; it also has heating and bed linen.
The single bed is in the largest shared dormitory, with six beds, 18 m² of space and views of an inner courtyard. This category has a private bathroom, heating and bed linen, a different combination from the shared beds with sea views.
This 12 m² room for two people has a large double bed and sea views. It has a washbasin and toilet in its private bathroom, while the shower is outside the room and shared. This offers more privacy than the Double Room with Shared Bathroom.
Measuring 12 m² and accommodating up to three guests, this room combines a single bed and a double bed, with views of the inner courtyard. The private bathroom is outside the room and includes a shower and hairdryer. It’s an option for a small group looking for separate beds without a shared dormitory.
This 15 m² category accommodates up to four guests and offers four bunk beds, a private bathroom with a shower and sea views. Unlike the family room with the same capacity, it has no double bed and instead accommodates everyone in bunk beds; heating and bed linen are included.
The hostel is opposite the beach and makes it easy to combine days by the sea with hiking in the area. Indoors, you’ll find a games room, darts, board games and puzzles, as well as books, DVDs and music for children. Families can choose family rooms and use the indoor play area; socket covers are also provided for child safety.
Practical services include lockers, tourist information, express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Shared areas include a TV lounge and a shared kitchen; rooms have a shower, toilet, toilet paper, towels, free toiletries, a hairdryer, bed linen, a clothes rack and a socket by the bed. Wi-Fi is free, and the property has heating and a lift.
Boogalow Hostel is at Calle Jovellanos 1, in central Gijón, opposite the seafront promenade at San Lorenzo Beach. The beach is 50 m away and La Escalerona, one of its well-known access points, is 60 m away. The Jardines de El Náutico are 100 m away; Plaza Mayor de Gijón is 400 m away, and the Paseo y Jardines de Begoña is 300 m away. From here, you can move between the seafront, central streets, squares and green spaces within the city.
Gijón Bus Station is 650 m away, Gijón - Sanz Crespo Train Station is 1.3 km away and Calzada de Asturias (Renfe) is 3.1 km away. Asturias Airport is 28 km away. You can also visit other beaches: Playa de Poniente is 750 m away, Playa del Arbeyal is 2.5 km away and Playa de Peñarrubia is 2.9 km away. The hostel has no parking, so if you arrive by car, you’ll need to arrange parking elsewhere.
The Roman Baths of Campo Valdés and Plaza Mayor are 400 m away; the Museo y Casa Natal de Jovellanos is 450 m away. For a walk by the sea, Elogio del Horizonte is 750 m away, while the Gijón Aquarium is 1.4 km away. In summer, San Lorenzo Beach is a place to swim and stroll; at any time of year, the central streets, gardens and museums offer ways to explore the city on foot.
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Reviews are very positive: guests appreciate the friendly staff, cleanliness and comfortable rooms. They are also pleased with the facilities and internet connection, while the beach’s proximity is seen as a clear advantage.
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Boogalow Hostel is at Calle Jovellanos 1 in Gijón. Asturias Airport is 28 km away. For public transport, Gijón Bus Station is 650 m away and Gijón - Sanz Crespo Train Station is 1.3 km away; you can walk from either station. The hostel has no parking, so you can’t leave your car at the property.
Boogalow Hostel is opposite San Lorenzo Beach, 50 m away, and 750 m from Playa de Poniente. Gijón Main Square and the Roman Baths of Campo Valdés are 400 m away; the Paseo y Jardines de Begoña is 300 m away. La Escalerona, an access point to the seafront promenade, is 60 m away. You can combine the beach, a city walk and cultural visits on foot.
Boogalow Hostel offers double and family rooms, as well as single beds in shared dormitories with four or six beds. Rooms measure between 12 and 18 m² and have sea views or views of an inner courtyard. Private rooms accommodate two to four guests; single beds are for one person.
Not all room categories at Boogalow Hostel have a private bathroom. The Double Room with Shared Bathroom uses a shared bathroom; other categories include a private bathroom, and in the triple room it is outside the room. In another double room, the washbasin and toilet are private, but the shower is shared.
Boogalow Hostel has a shared kitchen and communal lounge where you can relax between outings. You can also play darts at the hostel; facilities include a games room, board games and an indoor play area. There are also books, DVDs or music for children.
Check-in at Boogalow Hostel is from 14:00 to 21:00, and the property asks you to let them know your expected arrival time in advance. Check-out is from 1:00 to 11:00, with 11:00 as the latest time to leave your room.
On certain dates or during special seasons, Boogalow Hostel may require a non-refundable deposit of 15% to confirm bookings of six nights or more. It does not accept groups booking more than three rooms, except families or sports groups, or stag and hen parties. Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 08:00.