Cats Hostel San Sebastian
San Sebastián · Basque Country

Cats Hostel San Sebastian

Hostel in El Antiguo with capsule-style dormitories, family rooms, a rooftop terrace with a bar, and Ondarreta Beach 500 m away.

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8.3 Score
3.230 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Ondarreta Beach · 500 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Cats Hostel San Sebastian

Cats Hostel San Sebastian is a hostel in the El Antiguo neighbourhood, 500 m from Ondarreta Beach, with capsule-style dormitories and private rooms.

You can choose between family rooms and beds in shared dormitories, some with private bathrooms and others with shared bathrooms. The dormitory beds are capsule-style, with a light and power socket; bed linen is included. The hostel offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception and shared spaces, including a glazed rooftop terrace with a bar and restaurant. Traditional pintxos, homemade dishes and vegetarian options are served there. The hostel also organises tourist activities and has a tourist information service.

El Antiguo has shops and bars, and lets you combine the neighbourhood atmosphere with the beach, surfing and cultural visits. La Concha Beach is 1.2 km away and the Aquarium is 1.5 km away. Whether you’re travelling with family or looking for a bed in a shared dormitory, the range of rooms offers different ways to stay near the coast of Donostia.

Cats Hostel San Sebastian
★ 8.3 · Very good · 3.230 reviews

Plan your stay at Cats Hostel San Sebastian

Hostel in El Antiguo with capsule-style dormitories, family rooms, a rooftop terrace with a bar, and Ondarreta Beach 500 m away.

Room types

Cats Hostel San Sebastian offers a combination of private rooms and beds in shared dormitories. The family rooms sleep four people and are available with a private or shared bathroom; the dormitories include mixed and female rooms with four, six or eight beds. These room types range from 20 to 35 m².

In the dormitories, each bed is a capsule-style bunk with a light and power socket close by. Some options have a private bathroom and others share a bathroom. Bed linen is provided; towels are included in the private rooms and can be rented for the dormitories. The rooms have air conditioning and soundproofing, and some family rooms also have a balcony, terrace or city views.

Deluxe Family Room with Private Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Deluxe Family Room with Private Bathroom
35 m²

  • 2 Bunk beds and 1 Large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

At 35 m² and sleeping up to four people, this family room has two bunk beds and one large double bed. It has a private bathroom, while the balcony and terrace provide outdoor space. City views set it apart from the other family room options; it also has air conditioning and soundproofing.

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
20 m²

  • 2 Bunk beds and 1 Large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Soundproofing

This 20 m² family room combines two bunk beds and one large double bed for up to four people. Unlike the Family Room with Private Bathroom, it has a shared bathroom. The room is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible; it has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
35 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City views
  • Private bathroom

This single bed is in a mixed dormitory with eight beds, a private bathroom and a total floor area of 35 m². The capsule-style bunk has a light and power socket, and the city views distinguish it from the other shared dormitories. It also has air conditioning and soundproofing.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning

This bed is in a mixed dormitory with six beds and a floor area of 20 m², with a private bathroom and shower. The single bed is a capsule-style bunk equipped with a reading light and power socket. Compared with the 8-Bed option, this room has fewer beds and still includes air conditioning and soundproofing.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Socket near the bed

With four beds, this mixed dormitory is the shared option with the fewest beds among the mixed room types listed. The room is 20 m² and has a private bathroom with a shower, as well as capsule-style bunks with a reading light and power socket. Air conditioning and soundproofing complete its features.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofing

This single bed is in a mixed dormitory with six beds and a floor area of 20 m². Unlike the options with a private bathroom, this room has a shared bathroom with a shower. The capsule-style bunk has a reading light and power socket, as well as air conditioning and soundproofing.

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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning

This bed is in an eight-bed female dormitory with a private bathroom and a floor area of 30 m². The capsule-style bunk has a reading light and power socket, while air conditioning and soundproofing add to the comfort. It is the largest female dormitory option among the rooms listed.

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom — Cats Hostel San Sebastian
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Socket near the bed

The six-bed female dormitory has a private bathroom and a floor area of 20 m². Each bed is a capsule-style bunk with a reading light and power socket. Compared with the eight-bed female option, it has fewer beds and a smaller floor area; it also has air conditioning and soundproofing.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to combine the beach and surfing: Ondarreta is 500 m away, and the neighbourhood also makes it easy to reach other parts of the coast.
  • you’d like to choose between private rooms and beds in shared dormitories, with mixed and female options.
  • you’re travelling with family: there are family rooms for up to four people and an indoor play area.
  • you value free WiFi throughout the property and air conditioning in the rooms.
  • you’re looking for shared spaces with a terrace, bar and 24-hour reception.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no car park.
  • you’re travelling with minors and want to book beds in a shared dormitory: guests under 18 are not allowed in those rooms.
  • you need towels included when booking a bed in a dormitory: towels are provided only in private rooms and can be rented for shared dormitories.
  • you’re travelling as a group and need everyone to stay together: the hostel cannot guarantee this and may cancel bookings for more than 10 beds or more than 2 rooms.

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel combines practical services for leisure stays and city visits. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with air conditioning, family rooms and non-smoking areas. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and a concierge service complements the tourist information service and lockers. Express check-in and check-out are also available, as is a laundry service.

The shared areas include a terrace, outdoor furniture and a shared TV lounge. The on-site café, snack bar and bar offer places to enjoy a drink or something to eat; fruit and wine or champagne are also available. The facilities include broadcasts of sports events and an indoor play area. The building has a lift and is accessible to guests with reduced mobility; families also have access to family rooms and baby safety gates.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Lockers
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor play area

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • 24-hour reception
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Laundry service
  • Lift
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Cats Hostel San Sebastian is in the El Antiguo neighbourhood, at Paseo de Heriz 38, an area with shops, bars and cafés. Ondarreta Beach is 500 m away and Miramar Palace is 450 m away. Serafín Baroja Park is 290 m away and Miramar Park is 470 m away; both offer green spaces for walks between the neighbourhood streets and the coast.

Lugaritz station is 900 m away and Donostia station is 950 m away; San Sebastián bus station is 2 km away. San Sebastián Airport is 17 km away and Biarritz Airport is 41 km away. La Concha is 1.2 km away, while the Santa Clara ferry terminal and Santa Clara cove are 1.1 km away. The Aquarium is 1.5 km away.

The coastline lets you alternate swimming with surfing: Ondarreta is 500 m away and Zurriola is 2.3 km away. For a cultural visit, the Basque Maritime Museum is 1.6 km away and San Telmo Museum is 2 km away. Mount Igueldo, 1.7 km away, makes for an excursion from the city; Chillida-Leku Museum is 3.7 km away. In summer, the beaches and surfing account for some of the area’s activities; the Aquarium and museums offer cultural alternatives throughout the year.

Ondarreta Beach — Sandy beach beside the El Antiguo neighbourhood, suitable for walks and swimming. 500 m
Miramar Palace — Historic palace surrounded by gardens between Ondarreta and the bay. 450 m
Miramar Park — Green space for walks with views towards the bay of Donostia. 470 m
La Concha — Urban beach known for its seafront promenade and bay. 1,2 km
Aquarium — Marine museum with exhibitions about the Cantabrian Sea and its wildlife. 1,5 km
Basque Maritime Museum — Exhibitions about the maritime and naval history of the Basque Country. 1,6 km

What guests say about Cats Hostel San Sebastian

8.3
Very good · 3.230 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the WiFi; cleanliness and comfort also receive favourable comments. Overall, reviews highlight comfortable beds and functional shared spaces, while the facilities and value for money receive somewhat more moderate ratings.

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