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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. The property is situated 2.6 km from Ondarreta Beach, 2.7 km from Santa Clara Island Beach and 1.3 km from Calle Mayor. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

déjeuner vraiment fantastique really great ambience young and sociable people common areas are super comfortable and relaxed

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8.8
Fabulous
1,947 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

A Room In The City Hostel offers both shared and private rooms, all are bright and modern with city views. Rooms have either single beds or bunk beds, and there is a sink in each one. They have access to shared bathrooms and showers.

Location, price, cleaning , space

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8.3
Very good
3,899 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Situated conveniently in the centre of San Sebastián, Colo Colo Hostel - Single Private Beds offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set 600 metres from Victoria Eugenia Theatre, 800 metres from Calle Mayor and less than 1 km from Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Great service, beds are comfortable and private, facilities are great and check in and out is quick and easy.

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8.9
Fabulous
851 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Surfing Etxea - Surf Hostel in San Sebastián provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view.

Very clean, amazing location next to the beach and really ideal if you want to go surfing. Staff is super friendly. And the limited number of couches really keppa the atmosphere "human" and friendly.

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8.7
Fabulous
439 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

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.

All rooms come with a private bathroom, and the studios also include an equipped kitchenette. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Personal muy amable, flexible. Experiencia agradable.

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8.4
Very good
950 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

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.

At Koisi Hostel you can find both private and dormitory rooms. All dormitory rooms come with capsule bunk beds and nightlight. Some rooms come with private bathroom with shower. Bed linen is provided.

Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Spacious rooms with own bathroom, comfy beds, and good location - 5 min walk to beach! Staff were amazing. Super friendly and very helpful. There is a bar and food in the main common area and also laundry services available. Hope to be back one day!

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7.6
Good
2,805 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Balea Hostel is set in San Sebastián, 3.5 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre and 3.8 km from Calle Mayor. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.8 km from La Concha Beach.

It is a very cozy and clean hostel. Bed was comfortable, very good curtains which make room dark during the night (no distractions). I really liked the receptionist who plays guitar and sings :) and the hostel smelled very nice.

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7.3
Good
910 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

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.

At Downtown River Hostel you will find a shared kitchen, shared lounge, tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking and canoeing.

Convenient location close to the main bus station, the center and the beach.

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7
Good
907 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

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.

The hostel has a small football pitch, and there is also a terrace with picnic tables and park views. Free on-site parking and a storage room are also available.

I like the bathroom very clean. The lights where very good and bright. The location is in a park. It felt like a get-away-place. The room had big windows with strong blinds to close out the sun. The room and bed was very clean.

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6.8
Review score
150 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Located in the centre of the old quarter, this guest house offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with shower. Playa de la Concha Beach is only 300 metres away.

All air-conditioned rooms at Pensión San Fermín feature parquet flooring and some of them have a small balcony overlooking the street. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower.

The location is convenient, the price is cheap, and the travel experience is excellent.

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6.1
Review score
677 reviews
Price from
£24
per 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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  • Avg. price/night: £154.49
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,657 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
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,132 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
  • Avg. price/night: £280.12
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 269 reviews
    Beautifully furnished, clean, spacious and quiet apartment. Easy check in process. Great location. Ideal for a couple or solo traveller. I had a lovely stay here and felt safe as a solo traveller.
    Jessica
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £212.01
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,440 reviews
    Great location - less than ten mins to main bus station (to get to and from airport!) and less than ten mins to La Concha beach. Lots of super cheap restaurants and cafes on the doorstep. Staff were very helpful and hotel SUPER clean!! Great pool rooftop too.
    Louise
    Young couple
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 947 reviews
    Great customer service from the gentleman at the reception such a lovely person. Hostel at the great location 5min from the Beach and 10 from City centre
    Bartosz
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,947 reviews
    very good hostel - well located, clean & safe - & nice breakfast included too
    david
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £163.48
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 439 reviews
    Super friendly staff, very helpful and it felt like a welcoming environment to be in. Nice bar area and lounge area to chill out in. Everything was very clean and tidy and the hostel smelt nice of surf wax. Great location very close to the beach. Overall a great hostel to stay.
    Ellen
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,947 reviews
    Had the best time at this hostel! Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, it was super clean and the common areas are great for meeting people as a solo traveller. Having the breakfast included was a bonus. Highly recommend staying here!
    Layla
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 851 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at. Comfortable, capsule-type beds, great kitchen facilities, very clean, and friendly staff. The location is also perfect near the bus station and on the edge of the old town.
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,898 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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