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Albergue/Auberge ULIA Youth Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

Set in the countryside just outside San Sebastián, Albergue Juvenil Ulia offers an on-site restaurant and bar, and modern, heated rooms. Playa de la Zurriola Beach is located 15 minutes’ drive away.

Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,011 reviews
Price fromUS$90.50per night
Koba Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

Set in San Sebastián and with Zurriola Beach reachable within 500 metres, Koba Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Clean , relaxed hostel (so happy that its not a party people place , just chilled out people who spend their day on the beach swimming or surfing and the evening chilling out ) very well organised rooms , with comfy beds , lovely staff, very good breakfast with good coffee. I saw families with kids also staying there . In a very nice spanish family orientated neighbourhood . Overall a good spot for people who want a relaxed stay.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,032 reviews
Price fromUS$163.35per night
Surfing Etxea - Surf Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

Surfing Etxea - Surf Hostel in San Sebastián provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

Top of the line hostel. Eye for details, comfortable, good atmosphere.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
453 reviews
Price fromUS$143.75per night
Koisi Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

Set in El Antiguo district in San Sebastián, 800 metres from Ondarreta beach, Koisi Hostel features stylish air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a communal terrace.

As a family of 5 this was a great option for a good priced accommodation! Short walk to the beach and the bus to town only took 5min!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
2,902 reviews
Price fromUS$134.36per night
UBA Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

This colourful hostel is located in Ametzagaña Park, 4 km from the centre of San Sebastián. It offers modern rooms and dormitories with free Wi-Fi, individual lockers and a private balcony.

price
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
281 reviews
Price fromUS$88.86per night
Balea Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

Balea Hostel is set in San Sebastián, 3.5 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre and 3.8 km from Calle Mayor.

Kitchen was very clean, just like the bath- and bedroom. Busstop right next to hostel.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
910 reviews
Price fromUS$49.40per night
Downtown River Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

Situated in San Sebastian, an 8-minute walk from La Concha Beach, Downtown River Hostel offers accommodation with free WiFi. You can enjoy city view from the room.

Comfortable bed, location
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
931 reviews
Price fromUS$70.78per night
Blai Blai Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

The Blai Blai Hostel is located in Zarautz the closest beach is Zarutz . All rooms feature a kitchenette and a shared bathroom. The hostel features family rooms.

Everything
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,223 reviews
Price fromUS$90.17per night
Kein Hostel, hotel in San Sebastián

Situated in Zarautz, a few steps from Zarautz Beach, Kein Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Great proximity to the beach and on the Camino path.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
264 reviews
Price fromUS$168.79per night
Zarautz Surf House, hotel in San Sebastián

Set in Zarautz, Zarautz Surf House offers beachfront accommodation 100 metres from Zarautz Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The staff were great! They had someone in line before me and from time kept assuring that I was not forgotten and they’ll be right with me. Such a simple thing but does wonders. Everyone were cool and relaxed, just happy to work there.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
275 reviews
Price fromUS$101.39per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,423 reviews
    Great location, neat and tidy. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff. Room was adequate size and bathroom was clean. Great place to stay if you like to be out and about and need somewhere safe & clean to sleep.
    Emma Keating
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 638 reviews
    We had a lovely trip, lovely balcony, comfortable and spacious. Super safe and great location.
    Olivia
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,722 reviews
    Everything was wonderful. Room superb. Great location. Staff were so friendly & helpful. The breakfast was so worth it, but book through the hotel it's a lot cheaper.
    susan
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 763 reviews
    Great location, close to the beach and Conference center, lots of restaurants around. It was safe and clean around, grocery store opposite the street.
    Piotr
    Group
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 8 reviews
    The apartment was very well decorated, was comfortable and had everything we needed. It is in a great location for the beach, shops and the old town and the area is very safe.
    Keith
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$250.47
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 993 reviews
    Great location, helpful staff. Had a lift! Good value. Small kitchen to make tea & coffee & microwave. Lots of wardrobe space & safe & frig in the room
    Pamela
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$406.47
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,902 reviews
    Hostel dormitory setup is great, very safe place, good internet, great shower. Kind people at the desk. Location, even having to walk a little bit to the main beach is really not that far. If you want to go to the center takes a little more but anyway, you are there to know the place, walking is a good option.
    Serge
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,692 reviews
    wonderful stay at beautiful hotel . Great location 5 mins walk from either old town or local beach . really safe area and lovely nearby cafes and restaurants. Reception lady was lovely and accommodation was immaculate
    judith
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,178 reviews
    Great location for us. It was about 10 to 15 min walk to the old town and Beach of La Concha but also cafes, bars, and restaurants in the area near the hotel and especially just across the river. The room had a bunk bed (perfect for our children) and a queen bed (for us). It was a little tight but then again, that is what you expect from an economy hotel. It was clean. The bathroom was large with nice shower.
    Peter
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,023 reviews
    Amazing spaces VERY well thought/designed, one of the best if not the best hostel I've ever been, and I've been around... every bed has a big lockable drawer half the size of a bed, lovely staff, secure and safe place, curtains on every bed, electronic bracelet keys for entering the facilities, the room and the lockers.
    Gabriel
    Solo traveller
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