Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
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Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel

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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6.7 Score
1.084 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Bilbao
Nearby Museum of Artistic Reproductions · 280 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00
Pets Allowed

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Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel

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.

Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
★ 6.7 · · 1.084 reviews

Plan your stay at Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel

Urban hostel in Bilbao with mixed dormitories, family rooms for up to 14 guests and free WiFi, 500 m from Abando Station.

Room types

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.

Single Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Single Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
42 m²

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

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.

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Soundproofing

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.

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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
21 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Air conditioning

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.

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Deluxe Family Room — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Deluxe Family Room
18 m²

  • 6 Bunk beds
  • Max 6 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

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.

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Family Room — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Family Room
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 3 Bunk beds
  • Max 5 guests
  • Two single beds
  • Air conditioning

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.

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Standard Family Room — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Standard Family Room
12 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Two single beds
  • Private bathroom

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.

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Family Room Adapted for Guests with Reduced Mobility — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Family Room Adapted for Guests with Reduced Mobility
30 m²

  • 10 Bunk beds
  • Max 10 guests
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Walk-in shower

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.

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom — Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
42 m²

  • 14 Bunk beds
  • Max 14 guests
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soundproofing

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling with a pet and booking a private room: pets are allowed for an additional fee of 15 EUR per animal per night.
  • you want free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’re travelling with family or in a group: family rooms are available for up to 14 people.
  • you need an adapted room for guests with reduced mobility, with wheelchair access and a walk-in shower.
  • you want to get around by public transport: Zabalburu Train Station is 100 m away and Abando is 500 m away.

Maybe not, if...

  • you rely on on-site parking: Ekoos Hostel has no parking.
  • you’re travelling with anyone under 18 and want to stay in a shared dormitory, where they are not allowed.
  • you need towels included in a shared dormitory: you can rent them there, while private rooms provide them.
  • you want to eat or drink in your room or have alcoholic drinks on the property; these are not allowed.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Tour desk
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage

General facilities

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • CCTV in communal areas
  • Security alarm
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Lower washbasin
  • Toilet with grab rails

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

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.

Museum of Artistic Reproductions — A collection of artistic reproductions in a museum close to the accommodation. 280 m
Mercado de La Ribera — Covered market with produce stalls and a local shopping atmosphere. 580 m
Santiago Cathedral — Gothic church in Casco Viejo, with a history linked to the Camino de Santiago. 660 m
Plaza Nueva — Arcaded square in Casco Viejo, surrounded by bars and terraces. 800 m
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — Contemporary art museum known for its architecture beside the estuary. 1,4 km
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum — Museum with art collections in the area around Doña Casilda Park. 1,2 km

What guests say about Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel

6.7
· 1.084 reviews
Staff
8.2
Comfort
7.2
Location
6.3
Cleanliness
7.5
Facilities
7.2
Value for money
7.2
Free Wi-Fi
8.0

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.

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