Title: Downtown River Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Downtown River Hostel Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Concha Beach ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15132900/15132875/ee2f630b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15132900/15132875/0efc05fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15132900/15132875/baada882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15132900/15132875/b58823ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15132900/15132875/3a0ad7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Downtown River Hostel in San Sebastián Centro offers travelers a library, WiFi, and dry cleaning. The 24-hour front desk helps plan adventures, and bike rentals make beach exploration easy. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Sebastian-Hotels-Downtown-River-Hostel.h15132875.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Sebastian-Hotels-Downtown-River-Hostel.h15132875.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.31854%2C-1.97941&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yCitS12UtyVBffZCXvK4N2h8xlo=) San Martin, 2, San Sebastián, 20005 #### What's nearby - Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Concha Promenade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Plaza de La Constitucion - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Reale Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Donostia-San Sebastián Station - 4 min walk - San Sebastian (EAS) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Antonio Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪Narru - ‬2 min walk - ‪Caravanserai - ‬4 min walk - ‪La Bodeguita Del Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kai Sushi - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Downtown River Hostel Hostel near Concha Beach Downtown River Hostel provides amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Bike hire, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information 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 ## 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 ### 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 - 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### 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 and Concha Beach. Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Edificio de Correos are also within 5 minutes. Donostia-San Sebastián Station and San Sebastián (YJH-San Sebastián-Donostia Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Downtown River Hostel Reviews 6.2 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 7 ### 6.4/10 Cleanliness ### 6.6/10 Staff & service ### 5.6/10 Amenities ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location and great staff ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francesca M 22 Jun 2025 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a2c7c7d0-9672-4acd-8218-7b6c0f19fc6f-1750577876158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7e71f4d7-be12-4126-9be4-17244657bd25-1750577871682.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Francesca M Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin 10 Jun 2024 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 ##### Martin Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ness 11 Dec 2022 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 ##### Ness Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Steve 14 Oct 2022 ##### Steve Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Maria de 30 Sept 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Alleen de locatie was goed ##### Maria de Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 3 Jul 2021 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Aziz 24 Feb 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Aziz Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 16 Nov 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Optimale Lage, nah zum Zentrum, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Strand. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Nov 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 10 Aug 2019 Liked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### M. Fernanda 5 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness ##### M. Fernanda Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy 5 Jun 2019 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. ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 31 Mar 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 13 Jan 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Anjana 9 Jan 2019 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 ##### Anjana Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joaquin 7 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Joaquin Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 May 2018 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。 ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 10 Jul 2017 Disliked: Room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Benjamín 4 Jul 2017 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 ##### Benjamín Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 16 Jun 2017 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan 11 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice events. Social. Good kitchen. Clean. ##### Jordan ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen 5 Jan 2017 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. ##### Carmen ### 2/10 Terrible #### Louisa 23 Sept 2016 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! ##### Louisa ### 2/10 Terrible #### Christopher 16 Sept 2016 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. ##### Christopher ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Mercure-Bilbao-Jardines-De-Albia.h891192.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Villa Eugenia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Hotel-Villa-Eugenia.h46105666.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental Bilbao](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Occidental-Bilbao.h542156.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Zenit San Sebastián](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Hotel-Zenit-San-Sebastian.h9129200.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel ILUNION San Sebastian](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Hotel-ILUNION-San-Sebastian.h430.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Bilbao City by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Voco-Bilbao-City-By-IHG.h67113839.Hotel-Information) > > [Belle Époque Self Check-in Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Belle-Epoque.h58133906.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Bilbao Nervión](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Barcelo-Bilbao-Nervion.h527408.Hotel-Information) > > [Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Catalonia-Gran-Via-Bilbao.h65380281.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Tayko Bilbao](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Hotel-Tayko-Bilbao.h31625512.Hotel-Information) > > [Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Akelarre-Relais-Chateaux.h17945691.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Parma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Hotel-Parma.h17375796.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Sercotel Coliseo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Hotel-Sercotel-Coliseo.h4071592.Hotel-Information) > > [Abba San Sebastián Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Abba-Hotel-San-Sebastian.h48526364.Hotel-Information) > > [Parador de Hondarribia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Parador-De-Hondarribia.h1133313.Hotel-Information) > > [NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-NYX-Hotel-Bilbao-By-Leonardo-Hotels.h34963374.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Miro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Hotel-Miro.h903454.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Bilbao City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Bilbao-City.h41710363.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Fulham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fulham-London-Hotels.0-n6047479-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Barceló Costa Vasca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Barcelo-Costa-Vasca.h10765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lasala Plaza Hotel - Adults only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Lasala-Plaza-Hotel.h23467248.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Collection Bilbao](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Radisson-Collection-Bilbao.h69382203.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure San Sebastian Monte Igueldo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Mercure-San-Sebastian-Monte-Igueldo.h20020562.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Melia Bilbao](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Hotel-Melia-Bilbao.h974122.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Nicolasa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Pension-Casa-Nicolasa.h10625417.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel SANSEbay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Hotel-SANSEbay.h19821676.Hotel-Information) > > [Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Hotel-Gran-Bilbao.h2967253.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Bilbao Centro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bilbao-Hotels-Ibis-Bilbao-Centro.h2340510.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/fra/london-to-frankfurt) ### Activities > [Things to do in Bedford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bedford.d4565.Travel-Guide-Activities)