Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Concha Promenade - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
Monte Igueldo - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
San Sebastian (EAS) - 20 min drive
Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque) - 39 min drive
Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 65 min drive
San Sebastian Amara Station - 24 min walk
Donostia-San Sebastián Station - 25 min walk
San Sebastián (YJH-San Sebastián-Donostia Train Station) - 25 min walk
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
Balea Hostel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Concha Beach.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Library
Television in common areas
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
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
Does Balea Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balea Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Balea Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Balea Hostel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balea Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Balea Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Kursaal (6-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Balea Hostel like?
Balea Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from Reale Arena and 14 minutes' walk from Cristina Enea Park.
Reviews
7.4
Good
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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 Fair
Aug 6, 2024
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".
JESUS
JESUS, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 4, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 27, 2024
Emiliano
Emiliano, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 21, 2023
Tomasz
Tomasz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2021
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
Abdellah
Abdellah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 10, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 29, 2024
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.
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
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.
Victor
Victor, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2024
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.
YURENA
YURENA, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 17, 2023
Nice place, nice staff a bit far from town but accessible with buses
Paolo
Paolo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2023
Anne-Marije
Anne-Marije, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2022
😜
Iñaki
Iñaki, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 18, 2022
Georgia
Georgia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2022
Sergio
Sergio, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 19, 2020
All good, recommended
All good at this hostel. Nice clean and friendly staff.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2019
Es como estar en casa, todos son geniales!!
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 10, 2019
Difícil parqueo,poco aseo, no me gusto la ropa de cama
Marcela
Marcela, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2019
Mercedes
Mercedes, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2019
좋다
친절하고 깨끗하고 너무 좋습니다! 대신 중심지와 거리가 있어 버스를 타야합니다. 추천합니다~~