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Olarain - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a sauna, near Concha Beach

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Escape to Olarain - Hostel, where natural beauty and modern comforts merge. Unwind in the sauna or explore the charming garden, then stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the convenient on-site amenities like laundry facilities and a gym.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Olarain - Hostel is in Ibaeta, a neighborhood in San Sebastián. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Concha Beach and Zarautz Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reale Arena or Velódromo de Anoeta.
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Paseo de Ondarreta, 24, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, 20018

What's nearby

  • Concha Promenade - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Miramar Palace - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monte Igueldo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Reale Arena - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 13 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Sebastian Amara Station - 12 min drive
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BB - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tximistarri - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kimu Sushi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukas Gourmet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Campus - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Olarain - Hostel

Hostel near Concha Beach
At Olarain - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and free newspapers
Room features
All 222 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 4 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 3.95 to 15 for adults and EUR 3.95 to 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 3.95 to 15 for adults, and EUR 3.95 to 15 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 4 per day (16 ft away)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Olarain Hostel San Sebastian
Olarain Hostel
Olarain San Sebastian
Olarain
Olarain Hostel
Olarain - Hostel San Sebastián
Olarain - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Olarain - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Sebastián

Frequently asked questions

Is Olarain - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Olarain - Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Olarain - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Olarain - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Olarain - Hostel located?

Located in Ibaeta, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Ondarreta Beach and Royal Palace of Miramar. Concha Promenade and Loretopea are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Olarain - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beds were uncomfortable and we did leave early because of this. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy bus ride or 45 min walk from main bus station. 15 mins approx from beach and Funicular. Very clean and comfortable and staff were so helpful. Excellent highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Low standard

Really low standard for the price we paid. Very simple. Not hotel standard. No air conditioner or any other way to cool down the room. Far from the senter, but near the beach. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Yuki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Les réceptionnistes très sympas et accueillants. Merci infiniment pour votre meilleur conseil pour organiser mon circuit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Vicky

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cama pequeña con un colchón deformado antiguo, además de falta de limpieza en la habitación
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très propre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jose Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jose Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jose Javier

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnar Snær

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jose Javier

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

CARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo recomendaria
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No tiene aire acondicionado y expedía no nos advirtió
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
estuvo correcto
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal muy amable, instalaciones en muy buen estado, y con posibilidad de aparcar sin problema. Gran cantidad de bares/restaurantes/cafeterías en los alrededores, a los q se puede ir andando fácilmente.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Abdellah

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

Bon rapport qualité/prix

Chambre assez spacieuse avec une bonne literie. Calme et propre. Bon rapport qualité/prix pour San Sebastian. Petit déjeuner très copieux et savoureux. A recommander.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

ROCKSTROCH

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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