Balea Hostel

Property class: 2

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Balea Hostel provides amenities like a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of trees, a radiator, and a wall-mounted fan.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a hallway, and a door marked 'SALIDA'.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 10-Bed Dormitory Room)

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor and a window.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Loiola, a neighborhood in San Sebastián, is home to Balea Hostel. Concha Beach and Cristina Enea Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium and Zaldiko Maldikoa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reale Arena or Stadium Gal. Visit our San Sebastián travel guide
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Map
bajo, Hipica Bidea, 8, San Sebastián, 20014

What's nearby

  • A stone bridge with ornate carvings and colorful mosaic tiles.
    Maria Cristina Bridge
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by buildings with balconies and trees.
    Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear blue sky, and buildings in the background.
    Concha Promenade
    5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear blue sky, and boats in the water.
    Concha Beach
    5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Reale Arena
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Pasaia Station
    6 min drive
  • San Sebastian (EAS)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Euskal Pizza
    5 min drive
  • Divinum
    18 min walk
  • Txamarta
    20 min walk
  • Cafeteria Plaza
    3 min drive
  • Aukera
    19 min walk

About this property

Balea Hostel

  • Hostel near Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium
  • Balea Hostel provides amenities like a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hostel include:
    • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
    • Smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Balea Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balea Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Balea Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balea Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balea Hostel located?

Located in Loiola, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cristina Enea Park, Reale Arena, and Tabakalera Donostia. Maria Cristina Bridge and Academia de Baile Natalia y Fermin are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Sebastian Amara Station is 24 minutes by foot and Donostia-San Sebastián Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Balea Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue muy buena experiencia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadia final (descanso)

Habitacion amplia con camas muy comodas. Tiene lockers la hab Bastante espacio entre las literas Habia ventilador
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Difícil parqueo,poco aseo, no me gusto la ropa de cama
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023