Downtown River Hostel - San Sebastian
43.31854474, -1.97933071The 2-star Downtown River Hostel is a 13-minute stroll from Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus and offers bicycles for rent. If you need to keep in touch with the outside world, this hostel provides Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Location
Also, Kontxa hondartza - Playa de la Concha is 0.6 km away. The hostel is 13 minutes on foot from the seaside Aquarium, while sport lovers will appreciate Estadio Municipal de Anoeta Stadium, located 2.1 km away.
San Sebastian airport is 25 km from this accommodation, and Etxaide 3 bus stop is 5 minutes' stroll away.
Rooms
Each guest room at Downtown River Hostel is equipped with reading lights, with select rooms featuring a view of the city.
Eat & Drink
The property is close to Restaurante Tracamundana, offering dishes of Spanish cuisine. Along with a shared kitchen provided for cooking purposes, this accommodation also offers tea and coffee-making facilities for guests' convenience. Facilities like a microwave, a refrigerator, and kitchenware are provided in the kitchen.
Leisure & Business
Canoeing and hiking are available in the surrounding area.
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Bed in shared room
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Bed in shared room
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Bed in shared room
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River view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Essential information about Downtown River Hostel
💵 Lowest room price | 81 NZ$ |
📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
✈️ Distance to airport | 21.8 km |
🧳 Nearest airport | San Sebastian, EAS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of Downtown River Hostel
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missingWrote a review on 04 Nov
We had such a fun and social experience during our stay at Downtown River. The staff organized an amazing pub crawl night out of town for us, and we had a blast! The rooms were spacious and had everything we needed, and the kitchen was a great social area where we met new people and enjoyed card games. The location was excellent, close to attractions and supply stores. The staff were also very helpful with directions. I would definitely recommend this hostel.
One drawback was that our room was located close to the road, so it was a bit noisy. We also had some issues with the drains in the showers, as the water would spread all over the shower room.
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missingWrote a review on 22 Jul
I had an amazing stay at this hostel! the staff at Downtown River was incredibly friendly and helpful. They gave me a great rundown of local places of interest on a free map, which was really useful. the kitchen in the hostel was amazingly well-equipped, and there was always good music playing. I also loved the fact that they organized kayaking trips, hiking trips, and pub crawls at affordable prices. It was a fantastic way to meet fellow travelers. the location of the hostel was perfect, just a 5-minute walk to the bus and train station, as well as the beach. Highly recommended!
Nothing not to love! 😊.
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missingWrote a review on 25 May
Great location right across the river from the bus station. We loved being able to explore the town and hang out on the beach during the day and at night. The air-conditioned room was a relief from the heat. And despite some drawbacks, the staff were friendly and helpful. a decent place to stay in San Sebastian.
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missingWrote a review on 15 May
The sociable atmosphere at Downtown River made my stay in San Sebastian truly enjoyable. From the moment I arrived, I found it easy to connect with fellow travelers in the open plan kitchen area. The clean and spacious dorm room provided a comfortable space to rest. Although there were some issues with the facilities, such as the shower doors not locking and an incident with an intruder, the overall experience was positive. The location is convenient, allowing easy access to all the must-see attractions. The kind and helpful staff added to the positive atmosphere of the hostel. I would recommend Downtown River for its sociable ambiance and great location.
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missingWrote a review on 12 Apr
During our stay at Downtown River, we were thrilled to find the hostel in a convenient location near the bus and train stations. With just a short walk, we found ourselves surrounded by vibrant bars, restaurants, and beautiful beaches. The male staff members, including Ben, Josh, and Mario, were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about San Sebastian and the local culture. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour and pub crawls organized by the hostel.
Although the common space was limited to the kitchen, it was well-equipped for our needs. We had a clean, friendly, and fun stay at Downtown River, and we would definitely return in the future!
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missingWrote a review on 08 Apr
Walked 8 minutes to Old Town full of tapas bars, had a shared kitchen and lounge with a tour desk, luggage storage, library, and laundry services. Free WiFi and close to the train station and La Concha Beach.
Couldn't hear myself think over the noise of the busy street.
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missingWrote a review on 04 Mar
I had a wonderful stay at a hostel in Europe recently. The location was perfect, just a quick walk from the bus station and close to everything in the city. The hostel had a cozy and friendly vibe, and the staff were incredibly helpful. I enjoyed participating in the group dinners and pub crawls they organized, which added to the fun atmosphere. The hostel was also well-renovated and super clean, which made my stay even more comfortable. I highly recommend this hostel.
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missingWrote a review on 08 Feb
The value for money at Downtown River was great, and the room was clean and cozy. The location was convenient, close to attractions and supply stores, and the staff were really helpful and friendly.
The breakfast option could have been better.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Dec
We had a wonderful stay at Downtown River. The location was perfect, allowing us to walk to all the attractions and supply stores. The kitchen was well-equipped with a fridge and freezer, which was great for keeping our drinks and snacks cold. The staff were very helpful and gave us excellent directions to nearby places on the map. The spacious showers were a pleasant surprise, and the fact that our room was on the ground floor made it easy to manage our luggage. We were also delighted to receive a 10% discount for our next stay. I highly recommend this hostel for solo travelers.
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missingWrote a review on 27 Nov
I had an amazing stay at this hostel. The staff was lovely and the location was perfect, just a short distance from the city center. The hostel was very clean and the facilities were great. I had a comfortable night's sleep in the air-conditioned room. The lockers provided added security for my belongings. I was impressed with the cleanliness, facilities, location, and staff.
Nothing, all excellent.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Oct
The hostel is conveniently located just a couple of minutes walk from both the train and bus stations. It made it super easy for us to explore the city and also catch our transportation to other destinations. the hostel had all the necessary amenities, including a kitchen with cooking facilities and a nearby supermarket. the friendly receptionist went above and beyond to help us find a printing service, even though it was late at night. Thanks to her, we were able to get our boarding passes printed in Barcelona. we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Downtown River to fellow travelers!
Nothing.
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missingWrote a review on 18 Oct
Good location for the price, close to train station and old town. Clean bathrooms and spacious bedrooms. Well-equipped kitchen and good wifi access. WiFi and bathroom facilities worked well, great for meeting other travellers. Nice atmosphere.
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missingWrote a review on 03 Sept
had a great stay at a hostel in San Sebastian, amazing christmas party with friendly people, exceeded expectations, will definitely come back!
No bed-side lamps.
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missingWrote a review on 29 Aug
Convenient location near transportation and beaches. Social atmosphere in well-equipped kitchen. Enjoyable paella night. Clean communal bathrooms. Efficiently designed dorms with privacy curtains and lockers.
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missingWrote a review on 19 Aug
I recently stayed at Downtown River in San Sebastian for a few nights and had a great experience. The hostel is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the train station and a short 25-minute walk from the bus station. The receptionist, a very helpful and friendly Latvian girl, went above and beyond to assist me with finding a printing service late at night. The hostel also has a kitchen with all the necessary cooking facilities, and there is a supermarket just a 10-minute walk away. I particularly enjoyed the comfortable bed-side lamps in the rooms.
I highly recommend this hostel.
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