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Balea Hostel

Property class: 2

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A bunk bed room with wooden frames, a central bed, and a light green wall.
A compact laundry area with a stacked washer and dryer, a sink with a dish rack, and a green cabinet.
A room with a chalkboard, a surfboard, a bookshelf, and a small table with a plant.
A kitchen area with a coffee maker, toaster, spatula, and a stove.
A reception desk with a brick-patterned backdrop, a 'STAFF ONLY' sign, and informational posters.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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bajo, Hipica Bidea, 8, San Sebastián, 20014
  • Place, Reale Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Concha Promenade
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Concha Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Sebastian (EAS)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of trees, a radiator, and a wall-mounted fan.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a hallway, and a door marked 'SALIDA'.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

San Sebastián

At Balea Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Reale Arena and Cristina Enea Park. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Loiola hostel include Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium and Concha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Reale Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Maria Cristina Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Concha Promenade - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Concha Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Pasaia Station - 6 min drive
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Euskal Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Divinum - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Txamarta - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Plaza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aukera - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Balea Hostel

Balea Hostel offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Balea Hostel also features a television in common area, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area.

This San Sebastián hostel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Balea Hostel offers 4 accommodations. This San Sebastián hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balea Hostel San Sebastian
Balea San Sebastian
Balea Hostel San Sebastián
Balea Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Balea Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Sebastián

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balea Hostel?

Balea Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Balea Hostel?

The closest beach to Balea Hostel is Concha Beach (2.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balea Hostel?

No, Balea Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balea Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balea Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Balea Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place, nice staff a bit far from town but accessible with buses
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😜
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed here for 2 days. Firstly, hotels.com forgot to send me late check-in instructions, which I emailed them about. The room was ok. The pillow was really uncomfortable. There is no lock on the room. Shower was ok. I wake up to construction noise in the morning. There is no proper kitchen and if someone is cooking you can smell it from your bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
The fact that they keep to themselves forgotten items, even after they agreed to mail them to the guest domicile and guest agrees to pay the shipping fee. I'm still waiting for my expensive sunglasses, even after I contacted the person in charge a couple of times .THAT'S NOT VERY PROFESSIONAL,, I have never experienced something like this. And I call that "THEFT".
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue muy buena experiencia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadia final (descanso)

Habitacion amplia con camas muy comodas. Tiene lockers la hab Bastante espacio entre las literas Habia ventilador
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Caro para lo que ofrece.

Llegué de noche, pude acceder porque habia gente por alli y me encontré un posit con mi nombre y que cama tenia. La habitacion con ventiladores y un aire portatil que tuvimos que apagar porque salia aire caliente. Litera con una cortina de apenas un metro que no tapaba la cama. Los baños bastante bien.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un sitio escondido en la ciudad.

Ha ido genial.El lugar más tranquilo de toda la ciudad. A 20m del bus 26 que te deja en el centro, he podido hacer buenas combinaciones. También tiene algún supermercado "Alimentación" a 5 minutos. La limpieza excelente, baños y duchas muy cómodos y siempre disponibles. He estado tres dias y la convivencia ha sido encantadora.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Son flexibles en la entrada y te atienden muy amablemente. Contrariamente, no hay control a partir de las 20h. Los huéspedes gritan, cantan y ponen lavadoras. Los baños están bastante sucios. Las paredes de las literas tienen muchas manchas de roce. Respecto a la temperatura de la habitación era horrible y no tenía ventilación ninguna porque la ventana no se podía abrir totalmente. Para acabar, las sabanas tenían manchas y agujeros.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than a big one

Lovely staff they do help with all sort of things Enjoyable stay a receptionist he is awesome and he plays nice his guitars so it was great hostel to sleep in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Acogedor

Un sitio acogedor, tranquilo, limpio y con un servicio excelente. Ideal para descansar tras recorrer la ciudad. Y el trato del personal es muy agradable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good, recommended

All good at this hostel. Nice clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es como estar en casa, todos son geniales!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Difícil parqueo,poco aseo, no me gusto la ropa de cama
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋다

친절하고 깨끗하고 너무 좋습니다! 대신 중심지와 거리가 있어 버스를 타야합니다. 추천합니다~~
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023