Hostel Nixar
Almería · Andalusia

Hostel Nixar

Urban hostel in Almería with a terrace, free Wi-Fi and private, family and shared rooms, close to historic monuments and 1.6 km from Playa del Zapillo.

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8.7 Score
708 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Almería
Nearby Refugios de la Guerra Civil Española de Almería · 160 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hostel Nixar

Hostel Nixar is a hostel in Almería with a terrace and shared dormitories, 1.6 km from Playa del Zapillo. It combines private double rooms, family rooms and beds in mixed or female-only shared dormitories. All rooms have air conditioning; the double and family rooms have private bathrooms, while the shared options offer bunk beds and, in several room types, a balcony. The double rooms also have a flat-screen TV.

Shared spaces include a lounge, terrace, picnic area, lockers and luggage storage. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, which also offers tourist information and accessibility features such as a lowered sink and a raised toilet. Almería Train Station is 1.2 km away. Nearby, you’ll find monuments such as the Cathedral of the Incarnation and the Alcazaba complex, as well as museums and restaurants. The range of dormitories lets you choose between a private and a shared stay, with family rooms configured for four or six guests.

Hostel Nixar
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 708 reviews

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Urban hostel in Almería with a terrace, free Wi-Fi and private, family and shared rooms, close to historic monuments and 1.6 km from Playa del Zapillo.

Room types

Hostel Nixar combines private double rooms with mixed and female-only shared dormitories, as well as family rooms with bunk beds. The private options include an en-suite bathroom; one of the double rooms is adapted for guests with reduced mobility and is on the ground floor. The shared dormitories offer an individual bed in a bunk and are suited to guests who prefer staying in a shared room.

Room sizes range from 11 to 15 m². Some rooms have a balcony, and all have air conditioning. The family rooms with private bathrooms accommodate four or six people, also in bunk beds, while the double rooms are for two guests. The double rooms include a flat-screen TV, and the shared dormitories are available in mixed or female-only configurations. Bed linen is included in the room facilities; in several shared room types, towels and sheets are available for an additional charge.

Double Room — Hostel Nixar
Double Room
11 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

This 11 m² private room for two people has a double bed, private bathroom and air conditioning. It also has a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The bathroom may have a bath or shower, and bed linen is included in the facilities.

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Double Room – Accessible for guests with reduced mobility — Hostel Nixar
Double Room – Accessible for guests with reduced mobility
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning

This 15 m² double room stands out for its accessibility: it is on the ground floor and the entire unit is wheelchair accessible. It has a double bed, private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with streaming services, in a layout designed for two people.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Nixar
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
13 m²

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

This option offers a bed in a 4-bed mixed dormitory room measuring 13 m², with a balcony. Individually controlled air conditioning helps you adjust the room temperature. It’s an option for guests looking for a shared stay who prefer having their own outdoor space.

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room — Hostel Nixar
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
11 m²

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

In this 4-bed female dormitory room, the individual space is a bunk bed. The room measures 11 m² and has a balcony and individually controlled air conditioning. Its female-only configuration sets it apart from the 4-bed mixed dormitory and gives you an outdoor space to relax in.

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Family Room with Private Bathroom — Hostel Nixar
Family Room with Private Bathroom
13 m² · Private bathroom

  • 4 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

This 13 m² family room has four beds in bunks, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Individually controlled air conditioning and heating complete the facilities. Its capacity for four people sets it apart from the other family room, which has six beds.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Nixar
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
15 m²

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

This individual bed in a bunk is in a 6-bed mixed dormitory room measuring 15 m², with a balcony. It has individually controlled air conditioning and heating. Compared with the 4-bed mixed dormitory, it offers a room with a larger capacity and also has a balcony.

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Family Room with Private Bathroom — Hostel Nixar
Family Room with Private Bathroom
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 6 Bunk beds
  • Max 6 guests
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

This 15 m² family room has six beds in bunks, a private bathroom with a shower and a balcony. It has individually controlled air conditioning and heating. Its layout accommodates a group of six in a private family room, unlike the four-bed option.

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room — Hostel Nixar
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
15 m²

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

This individual bed is in a 6-bed female dormitory room measuring 15 m², with a balcony and individually controlled air conditioning. Its female-only configuration sets it apart from the 6-bed mixed dormitory; both room types have balconies and bunk beds.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to combine visits to the historic centre with the beach: Playa del Zapillo is 1.6 km away
  • you’re travelling as a family: there are private rooms with bathrooms for four or six people
  • you prefer to sleep in a private room or a mixed or female-only shared dormitory
  • you need free Wi-Fi during your stay: it’s available throughout the property
  • you’re looking for accessible options: there’s an adapted double room and features such as a raised toilet and a lowered sink

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking at the property: nearby public parking costs €20 per day
  • you want to hold a party or a hen or stag party: events of this kind aren’t permitted
  • you prefer all rooms to be private: there are also mixed and female-only shared dormitories
  • you want towels and sheets included in a shared room: they may be available for an additional charge

Hotel facilities & services

The shared areas include a terrace, picnic area and outdoor furniture; the sun terrace offers another place to relax outdoors. There is also a shared lounge, games room, indoor play area, lockers and luggage storage. To help you plan your visits, the property offers tourist information, express check-in and check-out, walking tours and a pub crawl. The programme may include live sports broadcasts, live music and happy hour. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the rooms have air conditioning. Public parking is available nearby for €20 per day, with no reservation required. There is also an electric vehicle charging station and accessible parking for guests with reduced mobility. Accessibility features include a lowered sink, a raised toilet and an emergency cord in the bathroom.

Great for your stay

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Pub crawl

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Live sports broadcasts
  • Live music / performances
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawl
  • Games room
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Indoor play area

Parking

  • Parking in a garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Hostel Nixar is at Calle Antonio Vico, 24, in Almería’s historic centre. Several cultural landmarks are nearby: Plaza del Monte is 130 m away; the Refugios de la Guerra Civil Española de Almería and Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol are 160 m away; and Aljibes Árabes Jairán s. XI is 180 m away. Convento de Santa Clara, 230 m away, and the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 490 m away, are also close by. The streets in this area are lined with religious buildings, museums and historic remains.

Almería Train Station is 1.2 km away and Almería Airport is 6 km away. For a trip to the coast, Playa del Zapillo is 1.6 km away; Playa Las Olas, 2.2 km; and Playa de San Telmo, 2.6 km. Playa de la Cala del Lobo Marino is 2.9 km away, while Playa Nueva Almería is 3.8 km away. This makes it easy to combine visits around the city with a day by the sea, especially in the warmer months.

Highlights include Conjunto Monumental la Alcazaba de Almería, 550 m away, and the Cathedral. To explore local history and culture, Museo del Realismo Español Contemporáneo is 610 m away, Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía is 600 m away and Museo de Almería is 1 km away. Museo de la Guitarra is 570 m away. These nearby sights make it easy to explore some of the area’s heritage on foot and set aside other times for the beach or cultural venues.

Refugios de la Guerra Civil Española de Almería — Underground route dedicated to civil defence during the Spanish Civil War. 160 m
Parish Church of Santiago Apóstol — Historic church in the old town with notable religious architecture. 160 m
Jairán Arab Cisterns, 11th century — Ancient Andalusi water cisterns built during the 11th century. 180 m
Cathedral of the Incarnation — Cathedral with a fortified appearance and Gothic and Renaissance features. 490 m
Conjunto Monumental la Alcazaba de Almería — Palace complex with walls, courtyards and views over the city. 550 m
Museo del Realismo Español Contemporáneo — Museum dedicated to contemporary Spanish realist painting. 610 m

What guests say about Hostel Nixar

8.7
Fabulous · 708 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and the cleanliness, as well as the comfort of the rooms. They also value the central location and facilities, while the Wi-Fi receives positive comments. Overall, reviews describe a well-maintained, practical place to stay for visiting Almería.

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