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Downtown River Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Concha Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
San Martin, 2, San Sebastián, 20005
  • Maria Cristina Bridge
    2 min walk
  • Izarraitz
    1 min walk
  • Donostia Bus Station
    3 min walk
  • San Sebastian (EAS)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Shared Dormitory, Corner (4 people)

Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Corner (4 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

San Sebastián

Downtown River Hostel places you steps from Maria Cristina Bridge and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and noon. .Near this San Sebastián Centro hostel, you'll find Concha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 3 min walk
  • Concha Promenade - 7 min walk
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - 11 min walk
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 20 min walk
  • Reale Arena - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Donostia-San Sebastián Station - 4 min walk
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Antonio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Narru - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Iturralde - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Con Leche Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Downtown River Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Concha Beach
As a guest of Downtown River Hostel, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Downtown River Hostel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a front desk safe.
  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
Downtown River Hostel offers 7 shared accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 3.50 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 3.5 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

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

Downtown River Hostel San Sebastian
Downtown River San Sebastian
River Hostel Sebastian
Downtown River Hostel San Sebastián
Downtown River Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Downtown River Hostel?

Yep, Downtown River Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Concha Beach.

Does Downtown River Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downtown River Hostel?

No, Downtown River Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Downtown River Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Downtown River Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Downtown River Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 25 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Does what it says on the tin
A basic hostel which does the job. Good location for the beach and the old town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful hostel
This hostel is awful. No common area, only bar stools on which to eat food in the kitchen. The only other seating is your bed, which is far too small. I'm only 5'6 and my feet were hanging off the end. Beds are disgustingly unclean with yellow, stained sheets and foul smelling duvets. Showers fluctuate between hot and cold, so virtually impossible to use. No enclosed space to change in the bathroom - you step out the shower door and you can see the street and reception desk. Horrible. Room was very cold too, although they did give me another blanket. No plugs or lights by the beds or any other nice touches often found in hostels. The man on reception also played dance music loudly 24/7 so impossible to relax. The only good thing this place has is location, with it being close to the bus and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice events. Social. Good kitchen. Clean.

2/10 Terrible

Louisa , Perth, WA Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisey, unclean and worst bed in Spain
I had 3 nights in the hostel. From the out side it looks lovely but no. Next to a very busy rode, so traffic noise all night. Windows don't open for fresh air. Bathrooms only cleaned once a day, should be twice and rubbish under the beds. My mattress and pillow where in need of replacing, but so were all the bunk beds. not enough room for all the peoples gear. I also thought I had booked a female 4 bed dorm, it was not! And it's all way too expensive €33 per night, nothing included!

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visita rapida a esa Gran ciudad que es Donosti
La verdad que no me fui de la reseñas y muchas veces veces para tener mi experiencia propia. Tampoco entiendo mucho lacriticas que porque a mi en todo me senti muy comodo y bien atendido
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ness

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No me sentí especialmente seguro dentro del albergue y tuve que buscarme otro para pasar la noche
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maria de

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alleen de locatie was goed
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
La localización es muy buena, se encuentra cerca de la estación de autobuses. Las instalaciones como el baño y la cocina no son tan limpias como debería ser para un lugar con tantos huéspedes ya que solo limpian una vez al día. La chica de la recepción que estuvo en el turno de la tarde no era para nada amable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Aziz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Optimale Lage, nah zum Zentrum, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Strand.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

M. Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Anjana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buon ostello
ostello situato in una buona posizione. adatto a chi viaggia da solo oppure con amici. staff cordiale. l'unica pecca è le docce fuori dalla camera
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
バスターミナルから近くて便利
バスターミナルから近く、場所もわかりやすくて便利。街の中心部へも歩いてすぐ行ける。

2/10 Terrible

Benjamín

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nunca volvería a ese hostal
Mi experiencia fue horrible, presumen seguir sus reglas al pie de la letra pegando anuncios en las paredes que debe de haber silencio después de las 11:00 pm y las personas encargadas del Hostal no hacen nada al respecto, llegaron unas personas en la madrugada borrachas y no respetan a las personas que estamos durmiendo. Además el chico Argentino de la recepción me faltó al respeto, jamás regresaré a ese hostal en mi vida
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sentralt San Sebastian
Jeg valgte dette hostel da det var sentralt og de reklamerte med vaskemaskin. Denne var opptatt i mange timer så jeg måtte finne annen plass. Ikke noe særlig oppholdsplass og wifi fungerte heller ikke.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostal limpio y muy céntrico
Personal excelente!!! Muy amables, responsables y divertidos :) Sólo se debe corregir en la web lo de que hay desayuno disponible (a precio módico) porque no lo hay. Lo que hay es la posibilidad de comprar cápsulas para la cafetera. Hay cafeterías y mercados muy cerca, así que no fue grave.

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly receptionist, but tiny, cramped anf stuffy dorm rooms with dirty bedsheets and bad wifi signal.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mauvais rapport qualité prix
Hostel bien situé mais très cher pour un confort tres réduit.

6/10 Okay

Klaus

Liked: Staff & service