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Downtown River Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Concha Beach

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Reception
In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
San Martin, 2, San Sebastián, 20005
  • Concha Promenade
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Plaza de La Constitucion
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Sebastian (EAS)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Room options

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Corner (4 people)

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

San Sebastián

Located in San Sebastián Centro, Downtown River Hostel is adjacent to Maria Cristina Bridge and within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. The 7 rooms at this hostel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Concha Promenade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Concha Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
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 luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry.
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

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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 7:00 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor

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
  • 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 at the property

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, just steps from Maria Cristina Bridge and Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, and within a short walk of Concha Beach. You'll also find Concha Promenade and Bay of Biscay less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Downtown River Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

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 amenities will couples enjoy at 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.

Does Downtown River Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Downtown River Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Downtown River Hostel.

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!

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 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

2/10 Terrible

Aziz

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

M. Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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