San Sebastian
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Dorm beds in San Sebastian, Spain range from $32 to $304/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 21 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Sep 6, Sep 7, Sep 8.
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Hostel prices in San Sebastian, Spain
A typical dorm night in San Sebastian runs about $40.
Across the upcoming months, September tends to be the cheapest month (from $32/night) and August the most expensive (from $39/night).
At $32/night and up, San Sebastian is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Spain.
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Hostels we track in San Sebastian
- A Room In The City Hostel 9.0 · 2,970 reviews
- Downtown River Hostel 8.0 · 1,544 reviews
- Koba Hostel 9.4 · 1,066 reviews
- San Fermin 6.7 · 1,034 reviews
- Surfing Etxea Surf Hostel 9.0 · 908 reviews
- Pension Aia 10.0 · 764 reviews
- Pension Goiko 8.3 · 431 reviews
- Pension Bretxa 9.9 · 339 reviews
- Balea Hostel 7.6 · 325 reviews
- Colo Colo the Smart Hostel 8.4 · 151 reviews
- Residencia Universitaria Resa Manuel Agud Querol 8.9 · 149 reviews
- Surf Camp and Party Hostel by Stoke Travel 9.2 · 143 reviews
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Local knowledge for San Sebastian
Where to stay
Parte Vieja, the Old Town, is where most budget travelers end up, close to La Concha beach and the pintxos bars on Calle Fermín Calbetón. Gros, just across the Urumea river, tends to run a little cheaper and puts you near Zurriola beach if you want to surf.
Getting around
- Get to pintxos bars in Parte Vieja right when they open around 7pm. The trays are freshest then and you can actually reach the counter without squeezing past a tour group.
- Zurriola beach in Gros is significantly less crowded than La Concha and has surf rental shops within walking distance of most hostels in that neighborhood.
- The Bretxa market in Parte Vieja sells local produce, cheese, and cured meats at normal prices. Grabbing breakfast or lunch ingredients there instead of eating out every meal makes a real difference over a few days.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest November through March. July and August fill up fast, especially around Semana Grande in mid-August, and the San Sebastian Film Festival in mid-September causes a second price spike that catches a lot of people off guard.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in San Sebastian cost per night?
Dorm beds in San Sebastian currently range from $32 to $304/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in San Sebastian?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in San Sebastian are September 6, September 7, September 8.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in San Sebastian?
HostelHawk currently tracks 21 hostels in San Sebastian, Spain.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in San Sebastian?
Based on current availability, September has the lowest hostel prices in San Sebastian, with dorm beds from $32/night.
Is San Sebastian affordable compared to other hostel cities in Spain?
San Sebastian is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Spain, with dorm prices starting from $32/night.
Where do backpackers stay in San Sebastian?
Parte Vieja, the Old Town, is where most budget travelers end up, close to La Concha beach and the pintxos bars on Calle Fermín Calbetón. Gros, just across the Urumea river, tends to run a little cheaper and puts you near Zurriola beach if you want to surf.
What is the best time of year to visit San Sebastian?
Hostels are cheapest November through March. July and August fill up fast, especially around Semana Grande in mid-August, and the San Sebastian Film Festival in mid-September causes a second price spike that catches a lot of people off guard.