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Downtown River Hostel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Living area
Hallway
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Martin, 2, San Sebastián, 20005
  • Place, Maria Cristina Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Concha Promenade
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Sebastian (EAS)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Corner (4 people)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

San Sebastián

Downtown River Hostel places you steps from Maria Cristina Bridge and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. .Near this San Sebastián Centro hostel, you'll find Concha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Maria Cristina Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Concha Promenade - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Sebastian City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Donostia-San Sebastián Station - 4 min walk
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antonio Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kai Sushi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caravanserai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Narru - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Gastrobar Centro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Downtown River Hostel

As a guest of Downtown River Hostel, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Downtown River Hostel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a front desk safe.
  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
Downtown River Hostel offers 7 shared accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using 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

Are there any beaches close to Downtown River Hostel?

Yep, Downtown River Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Concha Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downtown River Hostel?

No, Downtown River Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Downtown River Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Downtown River Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Downtown River Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 29 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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!

10/10 Excellent

MUTSUAKI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelly sheets and blankets
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El personal muy amable. El espacio es acogedor y está muy limpio. La situación es inmejorable. A 5 minutos de la estación de autobuses y tren. Un lugar para repetir, sin duda!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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 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

2/10 Terrible

Aziz

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

M. Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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