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The 10 Best Hostels in San Sebastián, Spain

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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.

Very clean hotel and walkable to the beach . It's in a street with a lot of bars.. The service from the reception was excellent. The kitchen and dining areas are large with a lot of options . Over all an excellent place in San sebastian.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,880 reviews
Price from
£23
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.

Comfortable beds in a fair sized room, with useful chairs and mirror. There's a window, which is always a positive point in a shared room. Practical magnetic key system. Comfortable and cute common areas with well organized system for storing luggage after check out (for free). Greatly managed, friendly staff, one of the best hostel structures I have ever seen. I can't wait to be back!

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8.3
Very good
3,820 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

New, clean, air-con works well, friendly staff, private sleeping spot, sleeping area essentially a quiet zone when I was there. Nice bathrooms and kitchen area

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8.9
Fabulous
820 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
436 reviews

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
927 reviews
Price from
£56
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.

Clean nice stuff very comfortable..

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7.6
Good
2,755 reviews
Price from
£20
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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7.2
Good
903 reviews

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.

The staff was fabulous. It was clean and comfortable.

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7
Good
878 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.

The hostel is good for the money that you pay. The room was big and clean. Also there is free parking.

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7.3
Good
100 reviews
Price from
£25
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: £159.41
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,880 reviews
    very good hostel - well located, clean & safe - & nice breakfast included too
    david
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £113.13
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 436 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
  • Avg. price/night: £159.41
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,880 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
     · 820 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
     · 3,820 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location and the 6-bedroom where I stayed was big enough and comfortable. Very recommended for a stay in the beautiful city of San Sebastian!
    Martina
    Solo traveller
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 903 reviews
    best hostel I've ever seen, very clean, comfortable, new furniture and wooden beds, nice lounge with tables/kitchen/board games/books/free cookies and tea! you feel at home there :) extremely clean bathroom, late checkin made possible
    Michael
    Group
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 927 reviews
    This is not the youth hostel "of your youth." It is basically a relaxed hotel! Rooms are clean. Floors are heated (nice!). Community terrace has a LOVELY view! We collapsed into the comfy beds and slept great. We'll stay here again!
    Sofia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £141.41
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,857 reviews
    Great location don't hesitate because the room has double insulated windows which makes it quite sound proof from the morning and nighttime noise of the Plaza of the Constitution. The room pictured with the exposed brick wall behind the bed isn't room 4.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 820 reviews
    The casitas offered more privacy than a normal hostel room with bunk beds. It was surprisingly quiet for the fact that there are 28 casitas in the room (however, I don't know how busy it was so I'm not sure how many were actually there). Good amount of showers and WCs. Nice that there was always tea and coffee for free.
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,820 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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