Balea Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in San Sebastián
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property entrance
Family dining

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
bajo, Hipica Bidea, 8, San Sebastián, 20014
  • Reale Arena
    18 min walk
  • Maria Cristina Bridge
    4 min drive
  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
    5 min drive
  • San Sebastian (EAS)
    20 min drive

Room options

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

San Sebastián

At Balea Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Cristina Enea Park and Guau 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. .Near this San Sebastián hostel, you'll find Concha Beach.

What's nearby

  • Reale Arena - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Concha Promenade - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Txirrita - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Haritza 22 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bar Sacha - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paulaner Amara - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Telepizza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balea Hostel

Hostel in San Sebastián
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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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
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. 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

JESUS, Oak Park

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Emiliano

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdellah

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

YURENA

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

6/10 Okay

Paolo

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

6/10 Okay

Anne-Marije

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iñaki

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

8/10 Good

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

6/10 Okay

Marcela, Bogota

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Difícil parqueo,poco aseo, no me gusto la ropa de cama
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019