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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
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check out 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
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Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Corner (4 people)

Highlights

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

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About the area

San Sebastián

Located near the beach, Downtown River Hostel is in San Sebastián Centro, a neighbourhood in San Sebastián. Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Biscay and Concha Beach. Naval Museum and Monte Igueldo are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 3 min walk
  • Concha Beach - 9 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

  • 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 located in San Sebastián Centro
Close to Concha Beach and Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium, Downtown River Hostel provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Downtown River Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Building
  • 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
  • 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

Pets not 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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

Is Downtown River Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown River Hostel?

Downtown River Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Downtown River Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM.

What time is check-out at Downtown River Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Downtown River Hostel located?

Located in San Sebastián Centro, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Maria Cristina Bridge, Bay of Biscay and Concha Beach. Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Edificio de Correos are also within 5 minutes. Donostia-San Sebastián Station and San Sebastian (YJH-San Sebastian-Donostia Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Downtown River Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 24 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

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!

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