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Downtown River Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Bay of Biscay

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Front of property
In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Reception
Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
San Martin, 2, San Sebastián, 20005
  • Popular LocationCathedral of the Good Shepherd3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaza de La Constitucion11 min walk
  • Popular LocationDonostia-San Sebastian Aquarium20 min walk
  • AirportBilbao (BIO)69 min drive

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Corner (4 people)

  • 36 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Sebastián

Located in San Sebastián Centro, Downtown River Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Bay of Biscay and Concha Beach. The 7 rooms at this hostel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 3 min walk
  • Concha Promenade - 7 min walk
  • Concha Beach - 9 min walk
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - 11 min walk
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Donostia-San Sebastián Station - 4 min walk
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />San Sebastian (EAS): 21-min drive, 12.4 mi/19.9 km<br /> Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque): 40-min drive, 29.4 mi/47.4 km<br /> Bilbao Airport (BIO): 70-min drive, 64.2 mi/103.3 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafés Panchito - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Antonio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bideluze - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Legarda - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Downtown River Hostel

Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Bay of Biscay
At Downtown River Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a library. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 11 AM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

What is there to do around Downtown River Hostel?

This hostel is situated in San Sebastián Centro within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Concha Beach. You'll also find Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium and Maria Cristina Bridge less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Downtown River Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Downtown River Hostel have a casino?

No, Downtown River Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Downtown River Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Downtown River Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a library and a 24-hour front desk plus some rooms include city views.

Are there hot tubs at Downtown River Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Downtown River Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Downtown River Hostel offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Downtown River Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Downtown River Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Downtown River Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Downtown River Hostel?

The closest major airport to Downtown River Hostel is San Sebastian (EAS), which is 12.4 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque), which is located 29.4 mi away (40-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Downtown River Hostel?

No, at Downtown River Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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!

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 traveler

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