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Balea Hostel

Guipuzcoa - San Sebastian · Spain

Bajo Hipica Bidea 8View location

7.8/10Very good31 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Neighborhood6.6/106.6
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Balea Hostel

When you stay at Balea Hostel in San Sebastian, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Concha Beach and Basque Culinary Center. This hostel is 2. 9 mi (4. 6 km) from Ondarreta Beach and 5 mi (8. 1 km) from Monte Igueldo.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

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Located in San Sebastián (Loiola), Balea Hostel is within a 10-minute drive of Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium and Concha Beach. This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Cristina Enea Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Tabakalera Donostia. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Cristina Enea Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Reale Arena 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Tabakalera Donostia 2 km / 1.2 mi
Maria Cristina Bridge 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Academia de Baile Natalia y Fermin 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Edificio de Correos 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Centro de Danza 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
El Raton de Getaria 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Concha Promenade 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
San Ignacio Church 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Victoria Eugenia Theater 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Concha Beach 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Alderdi-Eder Park 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 4
  • hostel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage room
  • TV lounge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    Balea Hostel

    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.BK

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH-1

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    Balea Hostel

    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Balea Hostel

    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Balea Hostel

7.8
Very good
31 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
6.6 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
15 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2024
JESUS
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\".
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2024
Verified traveler
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2021
Abdellah

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
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Angel
Todo fue muy buena experiencia
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Martin

Estadia final (descanso)

Habitacion amplia con camas muy comodas.
Tiene lockers la hab
Bastante espacio entre las literas
Habia ventilador
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2024
Antonio

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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Victor

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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Aug 2024
YURENA

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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2023
Paolo
Nice place, nice staff a bit far from town but accessible with buses
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2022
Iñaki
😜
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

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.
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2020
Verified traveler

All good, recommended

All good at this hostel. Nice clean and friendly staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2019
Monica
Es como estar en casa, todos son geniales!!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2019
Marcela
Difícil parqueo,poco aseo, no me gusto la ropa de cama
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

좋다

친절하고 깨끗하고 너무 좋습니다! 대신 중심지와 거리가 있어 버스를 타야합니다. 추천합니다~~
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Balea Hostel
Bajo Hipica Bidea 8, San Sebastian, Spain

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