Urban hostel in Bilbao with mixed dormitories, family rooms for up to 14 guests and free WiFi, 500 m from Abando Station.
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Ekoos Hostel is a hostel in Bilbao, 500 m from Abando Train Station, with mixed dormitories and family rooms for up to 14 guests. Options include individual beds in shared spaces and family rooms with different capacities, from four to fourteen guests. Room sizes range from 12 to 42 m²; rooms have air conditioning, bed linen and soundproofed walls. Some rooms overlook an inner courtyard, and there is also an adapted family option for guests with reduced mobility.
WiFi is free throughout the building, and there is a shared lounge with a TV, as well as lockers and luggage storage. Family rooms offer options for groups, although one has a shared bathroom; the other room categories have private bathrooms. Pets are allowed for an additional fee of 15 EUR per animal per night, but not in shared dormitories. The hostel has no parking, and group bookings may be subject to different conditions and supplements. Nearby, you’ll find several train and metro connections, as well as Mercado de La Ribera and Casco Viejo to explore Bilbao.
The options combine individual beds in shared mixed dormitories with family rooms of different sizes. There are dormitories with 6, 10 and 14 beds, as well as family rooms for groups of four to fourteen people; their sizes range from 12 to 42 m². All include air conditioning, bed linen and soundproofed walls, and some categories offer views of an inner courtyard. Family rooms also vary in layout, with bunk beds and, in some cases, single beds.
The larger options can accommodate sizeable groups under one roof, while the smaller categories suit families who prefer a more limited capacity. There is also an adapted family option for guests with reduced mobility, with wheelchair access and a walk-in shower. Most categories have a private bathroom; one family room specifies a shared bathroom. Beds are arranged as individual places in shared dormitories and in family rooms for private use by a group.
This individual bed is in a 14-bed mixed dormitory with a floor area of 42 m². The room has air conditioning and soundproofed walls, as well as bed linen. It’s an option if you prefer to share a room and have a private bathroom in this category.
In this 10-bed mixed dormitory, each booking is for one individual bed. At 30 m², it has a smaller layout than the 14-bed dormitory. It has air conditioning, soundproofed walls and wheelchair access throughout the unit.
This bed in a mixed dormitory is in a 21 m² room and stands out for its views of an inner courtyard. It includes air conditioning and soundproofed walls, as well as a private bathroom. Its single-person capacity makes it suitable if you want to book a bed without reserving an entire family room.
At 18 m² and with capacity for six people, this family room has six bunk beds in a shared space for the group. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. It’s a compact option for families or groups who want to stay together.
This 15 m² room accommodates up to five people and combines two single beds with three bunk beds. Compared with the Deluxe Family Room, it has one fewer bed and a mixed bed layout. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.
The smallest family option is 12 m² and accommodates four guests, with two single beds and two bunk beds. Its compact layout distinguishes it from the rooms for five or six people. It includes a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.
Designed for groups of up to ten people, this 30 m² family room has ten bunk beds and is adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The unit is wheelchair accessible, and the private bathroom has a walk-in shower. It also has air conditioning.
This 42 m² family room can accommodate up to fourteen people in fourteen bunk beds. Unlike the categories with private bathrooms, this option uses a shared bathroom. It has air conditioning, soundproofed walls and lift access to the upper floors.
The hostel brings together useful facilities for city stays and groups. WiFi is free throughout the property, and the rooms have air conditioning, heating and soundproofing. There are family rooms, non-smoking spaces and a TV lounge with a shared seating area. Lockers and luggage storage make it easy to leave your belongings while you explore Bilbao; guests travelling with pets also have access to pet bowls and baskets.
For accessibility, the accommodation offers adapted rooms, wheelchair access, a lower washbasin and a toilet with grab rails. Bathroom amenities include a shower, toilet, toilet paper and hairdryer; rooms also have bed linen and a socket by the bed. The facilities cater to different needs, from individual travellers to families, with shared areas and private spaces of various sizes.
Ekoos Hostel is on Bruno Mauricio Zabala Kalea, in the San Francisco and Zabalburu area of Bilbao. Doctor Fleming Square is 50 m away; Zabalburu Train Station is 100 m away, and Jardines Concepción is 260 m away. The Museum of Artistic Reproductions is 280 m away. This part of the city combines residential streets with walking routes to Casco Viejo, so you don’t need a car for every visit.
Mercado de La Ribera is 580 m away and Santiago Cathedral is 660 m away; Plaza Nueva is 800 m away. For longer journeys, Abando Train Station is 500 m away and Abando Metro Station is 700 m away; Moyua Metro Station is 800 m away. Bilbao Airport is 4.8 km away. The train and metro network makes it easy to travel between neighbourhoods, while the airport handles domestic and international flights.
A day in Casco Viejo can take in the cathedral, Plaza Nueva and the market; on another day, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.4 km away and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 1.2 km away. For walks outdoors, Etxebarría Park is 1.4 km away, as is Doña Casilda Iturrízar Park. In August, Aste Nagusia adds celebrations and cultural activities to the city calendar; throughout the rest of the year, museums, bridges and walks along the estuary offer plenty of ways to plan your visits.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff and the WiFi connection. Cleanliness receives a more moderate rating, while the facilities and comfort score at similar levels. Overall, the service stands out more than the other aspects rated.
Rates at Ekoos Hostel vary depending on the dates, season and room type. For your travel dates, check the latest rate and availability.
Bilbao Airport is 4.8 km from Ekoos Hostel. Zabalburu Train Station is 100 m away, while Abando Train Station is 500 m away and Abando Metro Station is 700 m away. The hostel has no parking. These train and metro connections make it easy to plan trips around Bilbao using public transport.
The Museum of Artistic Reproductions is 280 m from Ekoos Hostel and Mercado de La Ribera is 580 m away. Santiago Cathedral is 660 m away; Plaza Nueva is 800 m away; and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.4 km away. You’ll also find the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum 1.2 km away and Etxebarría Park 1.4 km away, offering art, architecture and outdoor walks.
Yes, Ekoos Hostel allows pets for an additional fee of 15 EUR per animal per night. You must let the hostel know when booking; animals are not allowed in shared dormitories, and whether pets other than dogs are allowed depends on availability.
Ekoos Hostel provides towels in private rooms. They are not included in shared dormitories, but you can rent them; all units have bed linen. Whether towels are available therefore depends on whether you book a private room or a bed in a shared dormitory.
Guests under 18 cannot stay in Ekoos Hostel’s shared dormitories. In other room types, anyone under 18 may stay only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Ekoos Hostel requires a damage deposit of 300 EUR, charged to the card before arrival. After check-out and an inspection of the accommodation, the full amount is returned to the card seven days later.
At Ekoos Hostel, eating or drinking in rooms, both private and shared, is not allowed; food and drinks may only be consumed in the dining area. Alcoholic drinks are also prohibited on the property.
If you book three or more rooms, or are travelling with more than nine people, Ekoos Hostel may apply different conditions and additional supplements.