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Hostal Ganbara

2.0 star property
Friends gather at this vibrant hostel for billiards matches and easy access to nearby attractions like San Mames Stadium and the Guggenheim

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A modern interior with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. - Hostal Ganbara (Bilbao)
A building with a sign reading 'GANBARAHOSTEL' and a Heineken banner. - Hostal Ganbara (Bilbao)
A modern kitchen with wooden accents, a green accent wall, and a view into the dining area. - Hostal Ganbara (Bilbao)
A modern interior with a sofa, a table with a vase, and a person working at a desk. - Hostal Ganbara (Bilbao)
A modern interior with large windows, multiple tables, and pendant lighting. - Hostal Ganbara (Bilbao)
Ganbara Hostel offers an urban base in Bilbao. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and social spaces for billiards. Conveniently located near San Mames Stadium and the Guggenheim Museum, the property also features vending machines for quick snacks.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with white linens and a folded towel on top.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with green tiles, a white sink, a trash bin, and a set of lockers.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with green tiles, a white toilet, a sink, and a mirror.

Room of 6 with Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Room of 8 with Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk room with three beds, a door leading outside, and a window.

Room of 4

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bilbao City Centre, a neighborhood in Bilbao, is home to Hostal Ganbara. Etxebarria Park and Parkea Mendikosolo reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Azkuna Zentroa and Culture House Barrainkua. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Mames Stadium or Bizkaia Frontoia. Visit our Bilbao travel guide
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Prim Kalea, 13, Bilbao, Basque Country, 48006

What's nearby

  • A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by historic buildings with arches and balconies.
    Plaza Nueva
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.
    Santiago Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.
    Ribera Market
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a bridge, and a river.
    Arriaga Theater
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Casco Viejo Station
    5 min walk
  • Bilbao (YJI-Bilbao-Abando Train Station)
    12 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gure Toki
    6 min walk
  • Café Bar Bilbao
  • Panaderia Bizkarra
    5 min walk
  • Melilla Y Fez
    5 min walk
  • Antxoa Taberna
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 12 2026 to December 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: EUR 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number BBI00004

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Ganbara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal Ganbara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hostal Ganbara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostal Ganbara located?

Located in Bilbao City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Basque Museum of Bilbao, Museum of Passages of Bilbao, and Studio Arte Marquesteria. Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya are also within 10 minutes. Casco Viejo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Ribera Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostal Ganbara Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Soenke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy. Close to old town, but quiet. Can fully recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and safe. I had a lot of communications with the staff ahead of my trip, and they were swift to respond and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sasha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The tablet was extremely difficult to use and we had to call in for help multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tomas

Fatal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mercedes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiero el reembolso íntegro de la reserva, ya que no nos ofrecieron el servicio, además según el establecimiento, a la hora de realizar la reserva ellos ya no tenían disponibilidad y nos dejaron en la calle además de tratarnos de forma inadecuada y no ofrecer solución alguna. Además, quiero poner una reclamación formal, ya que nos ocasionó un trastorno importante.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Vi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena estancia, especialmente para jóvenes. Ambiente muy bueno y cerca de todo. El personal muy amable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Albergue

Bien y poder descansar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geraldine

Liked: Staff & service

Des améliorations à effectuer

Beaucoup de bruit à cause des portes et des sanitaires. Sanitaires en partie défectueux...peut mieux faire... Emplacement idéal pour visiter Bilbao à pieds. Difficilement accessible en voiture.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

IVAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No volveré

Nos tuvieron más de una hora esperando para poder entrar, la tablet para hacer el check in estaba apagada, tuvimos que llamar al teléfonoy. Os tuvieron más de una hora esperando hasta que pudimos entrar. Al día siguiente llego más gente al hostel y les pasó lo mismo, algunos 5 horas esperando para poder entra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fung Kam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
近路邊，有些噪音，影響睡眠質素。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Propre Excellent rapport qualité prix pour le coup. Seul hic l'enregistrement où on s'est un peu galéré mais ça s'est bien pas au final
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice place in Bilbao

The staff allways provided help the were very nice; metro station is 2 blocks away from the hostel. The general area needs a bit of maintenance, the couches are in bad shape. Pillows need to be replaced very soon , they are dirty and not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy amable la chica de recepción, facilidades para dejar el equipaje y poder hacer uso de la zona comun
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Personal super amable desayuno fabuloso pero colchón pesimo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremt lyhört och inga "regler". Att väsnas, gapa, skrika och festa till 3 på morgonen i allmänutrymmen som ett litet sällskap var inga konstigheter. Öronproppar är ett måste. Bra med gratis frukost, dock näringsfattig och bara socker i form av chokladflingor, marmelad, nutella och muffins.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

객실환경 최악

반지층 4인실에 묵음.. 침대가 굉장히 노후되어 침대살을 테이프로 칭칭 묶어놓고 2층은 가드가 떨어질랑 말랑함. 바로 도로에 있는데 너무 시끄러워서 귀마개를 하고 잤어야 했음. 4인실인데 콘센트2개라서 마음껏 이용이 불가능.. 사물함 무료자물쇠는 좋았고 주방과 냉장고 라운지 이용은 편리했으며 화장실과 샤워실 청결한 편이었는데 부족해 보였음. 지하철역이 가깝긴하나 공항버스 내려서도 지하철을 타야하고 언덕가에 있어서 캐리어를 끌고 올라가기 힘들었음.. 직원들은 친절한편
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

地下鉄の駅から近くにあるホステル

地下鉄の駅の近くにあるので移動に便利。付近にはバルも多いので飲み歩きも楽しめる。ホテルの近くは比較的静か。観光スポットまで地下鉄を使えば簡単に移動できる。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jérôme

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Finn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien placé

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tomás

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023