About

Downtown River Hostel combines thoughtfully designed sleeping spaces with San Sebastián’s best location. Positioned along the Urumea River, you’re within walking distance of EVERYTHING, 2 minutes from the train & bus station, 8 minutes from both La Concha Beach and Old Town’s pintxos bars.

Our custom-built wooden bunk beds feature full blackout privacy curtains, individual reading lights with USB & USB-C charging, and spacious under-bed storage lockers. And don’t worry, you won’t need to bring a lock, we have you covered. Each bed is your private cocoon in a shared space, designed for actual rest, not just budget sleep.

The fully equipped kitchen gives you everything needed for real cooking with ingredients from nearby grocery stores, while our central location means zero time or money wasted on transport. Whether you’re here to surf Zurriola, explore the Basque gastronomy, or hike Mount Urgull, everything is within walking distance.

At Downtown River, we’ve focused on what matters: superior sleep quality, unbeatable location, and the freedom to experience San Sebastián on your terms.

Sleep Better. Stay Central. Experience More.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.0Fabulous(1569)
  • Value for Money
    7.0
  • Security
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    7.1
  • Cleanliness
    7.8
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    7.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Downtown River Hostel in San Sebastian boasts an unbeatable central location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff. While generally clean, some recent reviews mention issues with bathroom cleanliness and a lack of ventilation. The hostel is best suited for travellers prioritizing location and staff interaction.

Stayed in Sept 2026
8.9
B
Brooke
Female, 18-24, USA
I loved the location, close to everything and close to the bus station. It was a little expensive for a smallish room but overall it was nice, clean, and they provided towels at no charge which is always a great benefit. The staff was also very nice and were able to put all of my friends and I in the same room which we really appreciated.
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
H
Hilda
Female, 25-30, Sweden
Very nice hostel! The staff was great, we were 6 friends staying there and they put us all in the same room wich was supernice!
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.1
A
Anonymous
Couple, 25-30, Norway
Very nice. Safe and nice location. It smelled a bit weird in the bathrooms, but it looked fairly clean. The employees were really nice.
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Location

San Martin 2, San Sebastian, Spain
0.4km from city centre