The staff ignored us for a while. Explanations were insufficient. But nothing serious ever happened. How much explanation is needed for a hostel anyway :) The only shortcoming is that I think this hostel is a bit out of town. But you can still go everywhere on foot and it is a good reason to explore the city.

The hostel was very spacious. The rooms were very big. The ventilation was very good. Entry and exit procedures were comfortable. In a clean part of the city. The beds were comfortable. Toilets were clean. In brief, I left very satisfied and happy.

Stayed in September 2024

Kitchen was a mess

It was available

Stayed in September 2024

The after hours key was on a stupid chain. 40 minute walk from town

Very cosy, hippie vibes. As we a walked in another traveller was noodling on a guitar. Great green space. Beautiful whale painting on wall. Dark dormitory. The hostel worker did my washing for me.

Stayed in August 2024

The location wasn’t the best and I didn’t feel the safest walking back at night. It’s also 40 minutes walk from the old town and the buses don’t run at night

It was clean and nice

Stayed in August 2024

Far from the Camino. Crowded rooms with folks mostly going to work using snooze and leaving the room with alarms on. Few pilgrims. Few places to eat close by.

They had beds available when the albergue in Passajes was full. Good showers. Escalators taking us up the hill on the way to the hostel.

Stayed in May 2024

No good possibilities to storage larger bags save...

Everything nice, everyone friendly! Beds and Bathroom's were clean, kitchen has everything one needs.

Stayed in May 2024

I was greeted very warmly and could park my car next to the hostel

Stayed in April 2024

It’s a fair walk, 30-40min to the centre

The staff were really friendly and helpful I arrived on the weekend and obviously they can’t control who stays in the hostel but for the weekend it was very busy, I asked to be moved into a room that had less people and they where happy to let me move in the morning into a room that happened to be empty They also have a washer and dryer for clothes.

Stayed in March 2024

Staff was so nice

Stayed in October 2023

The room was dusty and dusty fans everywhere working. The security is non existent...everyone has access to everyone's room. No reception after 8 and although we are informed the door should be closed someone left a vase so the door would always be open. The fridge was not cleaned for a while. The room was supposed to have its own bathroom but the door was not working so we could not use. There were two people sleeping in the reception in the morning.Not sure why as there were available beds.

It was tidy.

Stayed in October 2023

People kept partying later than they were meant to in common areas and smoking by the bedroom windows on a hot summer night, so I didn't get to rest as well as I would have liked.

They were flexible with late night arrivals. The atmosphere seemed lively and friendly.

Stayed in September 2023

It was overpriced for the conditions.

Nice and friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2023

Only down side was some of the other people...

Reception was amazingly friendly and helpful. Gave great tips for getting around. Made me feel welcome and safe as a woman traveling alone.

Stayed in September 2023

The room Is really hot

Stayed in August 2023

There was no airconditioning in the rooms, so it was very hot.

Stayed in August 2023

The ventilation in the room was very bad and the price too high

The friendly staff who helped us all the time and kept the vibe of the place high

Stayed in July 2023

The kitchen war quiet poorly equipped and dirty.

One guy of staff was really friendly, the women were a bit reserved. It's not very central but it is easy to reach by bus.

Stayed in June 2023

The showers are on a timer, so you have to continuously hold the tap in or press the button every 5-15 seconds (depending on which cubicle you’re in). My preference also would be to stay closer to the beaches and the old town. But, it was still easy to get there with some extra time.

The staff were very nice and the facilities are good. It was also quite easy to catch a bus into the city or away from the city with a bus stop directly outside.

Stayed in June 2023

The stove is working, a lot of stuff for cooking, free coffe and cakes. Very nice.

Stayed in October 2022

room too crowd and toilette very dirty

The common space was very nice

Stayed in November 2022

The bed wasn't sturdy and was shaking when moving The bedroom was very hot, even when the day wasn't that hot (late October)

Best thing is the spacious living room and kitchen area, where it is possible for guests to cook their own meals. Quiet part of the city Instructions for late check in if arriving during the last hour or later Hostel is from the cheaper price range in the outer regions of the city Didn't expect much, got what I paid for in this nice town

Stayed in October 2022

Not clean, uncomfortable beds, tiny pillow

Guy at reception was friendly and helping

Stayed in September 2022

Rooms felt crowded and noisey. Bathroom were a bit dirty and smelly. No AC so got pretty hot at night

staff helpful and friendly, bed was comfortable. price was pretty good in comparison to other properties in San Sebastian. Place to hang up your clothes In the room was handy. Despite being a while away from the city, the bus was right outside and easy to catch.

Stayed in September 2022

Balea has a really nice local community but its not located near the major touristy areas.

Balea is modern and well organised. The staff are really friendly (a point only too apparent by comparison with my next accommodation location...).

Stayed in August 2022