Name: Surfing Etxea
Address: Zabaleta, 32, Gros, 20002 San Sebastián, Spain, Zabaleta, 32, Basque Country, 20002, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $21 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Hostel Surfing Etxea

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, bars and gourmet food – Check location Zabaleta, 32, Gros, 20002 San Sebastián, Spain – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, bars and gourmet food – Check location

*7.6* Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

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Favorite hostel! The cozy atmosphere makes for an exceptional home away from home experience and facilitates easy socializing. I booked 3 nights originally and stayed 10. It was difficult to leave even then. Location was great and staff was super friendly and helpful. Can’t say enough positive things about this place! A must stay!

Danielle, United States of America

Biggest legends as staff, the vibes are epic and the location is so good! 3 min walking to the beach and 10 to the old town. Everything works, all clean and they’re super helpful about everything you need! Surf, forecast, indications, etc. Thanks heaps David, Aritz, Diego and Ethiene!

Abraham, Chile

What makes this hostel special is the culture that it fosters, bringing in a specific kind of person. Everyone you meet is really laid back and friendly, a great place to make friends when solo traveling. Also take advantage of free skateboard rentals.

Marcus, United States of America

The location was great , rooms were better than I expected .. the staff is super helpful. They wrote down everything we should do for our stay and their suggestions were spot on!

Niki, India

The distance to the beach &amenities was great. It was clean &the people who ran it were friendly.The bunks very high, and there were 3 double bunks and a bed cramped in a small room that made for a warm room. Loved the no drinking on the premises policy which made for a less rowdy hostel.

Skevi, Australia

Hostel was in an amazing location, staff and other travelers were nice and friendly! Will be returning next year!

Christopher, United Kingdom

I liked the spacious storage space for each guest. The bathroom was a lot cleaner by the standard of hostels at this price.

Masahiro, Germany

Its amazing place for everyone who wanna meet people and spend there very comfortable time. Its perfectly located, it has style and great atmosphere. Surely i will be back there! thank you Etxea Surfing Team !

Mariakas, Poland

What a great hostel! Every time I go back there's always notable improvements and upgrades. The staff are fantastic and helpful as ever, they really go the extra mile to help and accommodate you

Phillip, South Africa

The staff is really friendly, helpful and flexible. We went there for a race and they let us have a shower after the race after the check out time. The rooms, showers and living room are clean and spacious. The location of the hostel is quite good as it is right in the center of the city and just 10 minutes on foot from the old town where the nightlife is. Again, I would like to high light the hostel staff, I rate them 11 out of 10.

Guillermo, Spain

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9.6

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
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What guests loved the most:
“Favorite hostel! The cozy atmosphere makes for an exceptional home away from home experience and facilitates easy socializing. I booked 3 nights originally and stayed 10. ”

Danielle United States of America
“Biggest legends as staff, the vibes are epic and the location is so good! 3 min walking to the beach and 10 to the old town. ”

Abraham Chile
“What makes this hostel special is the culture that it fosters, bringing in a specific kind of person. ”

Marcus United States of America
“The location was great , rooms were better than I expected .. the staff is super helpful. They wrote down everything we should do for our stay and their suggestions were spot on!”

Niki India
“The distance to the beach &amenities was great. It was clean &the people who ran it were friendly.The bunks very high, and there were 3 double bunks and a bed cramped in a small room that made...”

Skevi Australia
“Hostel was in an amazing location, staff and other travelers were nice and friendly! Will be returning next year!”

Christopher United Kingdom
“I liked the spacious storage space for each guest. The bathroom was a lot cleaner by the standard of hostels at this price.”

Masahiro Germany
“Its amazing place for everyone who wanna meet people and spend there very comfortable time. Its perfectly located, it has style and great atmosphere. Surely i will be back there! ”

Mariakas Poland
“What a great hostel! Every time I go back there's always notable improvements and upgrades. The staff are fantastic and helpful as ever, they really go the extra mile to help and accommodate you”

Phillip South Africa
“The staff is really friendly, helpful and flexible. We went there for a race and they let us have a shower after the race after the check out time. ”

Guillermo Spain

Located in San Sebastián, less than 0.6 miles from Old Town, Surfing Etxea provides accommodations with a terrace and a shared lounge. Around a 14-minute walk from Victoria Eugenia Theater, the property is also 0.7 miles away from Calle Mayor and offers free WiFi. Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is 0.8 miles away.

Featuring a shared bathroom, some units at the hostel also offer a balcony.

La Concha Promenade is 1.2 miles from Surfing Etxea, while Santa Clara Island is 1.3 miles away. San Sebastián Airport is 12 miles from the property.

Gros is a great choice for travelers interested in food, bars and gourmet food.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Sebastián, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in San Sebastián! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, bars and gourmet food – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

San Ignacio Church
0.1 miles
Victoria Eugenia Theater
0.4 miles
San Sebastian Culture Association
0.4 miles
Santa Maria del Coro
0.4 miles
Old Town
0.4 miles
Spanish Red Cross
0.5 miles
Club de Golf de San Sebastian
0.5 miles
San Vicente Church
0.5 miles
San Sebastián Tourism Office
0.5 miles
San Telmo Museum
0.5 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Zurriola Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Surfing
La Concha Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Surfing

Closest Airports

San Sebastián Airport
9.3 miles
Biarritz Airport
24.7 miles
Pamplona Airport
41.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Everything was smooth and well-organized. Perfect location and awesome atmosphere in the hostel itself. Good vibe and recommendations for surfers”

Elizaveta

Russia

“The location, its just right next to the beach. Its very clean. The people who works there are very very nice and helpful. The rules are pretty strict though ...”

Christine

Germany

9.1

“Lovely clean hostel. Great location near the beach. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere.”

Elaine

Ireland

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2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 40 years old

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“Favorite hostel! The cozy atmosphere makes for an exceptional home away from home experience and facilitates easy socializing. I booked 3 nights originally and stayed 10. It was difficult to leave even then. Location was great and staff was super friendly and helpful. Can’t say enough positive things about this place! A must stay! ”

Danielle

United States of America

“Biggest legends as staff, the vibes are epic and the location is so good! 3 min walking to the beach and 10 to the old town. Everything works, all clean and they’re super helpful about everything you need! Surf, forecast, indications, etc. Thanks heaps David, Aritz, Diego and Ethiene! ”

Abraham

Chile

“What makes this hostel special is the culture that it fosters, bringing in a specific kind of person. Everyone you meet is really laid back and friendly, a great place to make friends when solo traveling. Also take advantage of free skateboard rentals.”

Marcus

“The distance to the beach &amenities was great. It was clean &the people who ran it were friendly.The bunks very high, and there were 3 double bunks and a bed cramped in a small room that made for a warm room. Loved the no drinking on the premises policy which made for a less rowdy hostel.”

Skevi

Australia

“Its amazing place for everyone who wanna meet people and spend there very comfortable time. Its perfectly located, it has style and great atmosphere. Surely i will be back there! thank you Etxea Surfing Team !”

Mariakas

Poland

“What a great hostel! Every time I go back there's always notable improvements and upgrades. The staff are fantastic and helpful as ever, they really go the extra mile to help and accommodate you”

Phillip

South Africa

“The staff is really friendly, helpful and flexible. We went there for a race and they let us have a shower after the race after the check out time. The rooms, showers and living room are clean and spacious. The location of the hostel is quite good as it is right in the center of the city and just 10 minutes on foot from the old town where the nightlife is. Again, I would like to high light the hostel staff, I rate them 11 out of 10.”

Guillermo

Spain

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Reviewed: November 14, 2018

Guillermo
Spain
10

“Great hostel in the center of San Sebastian.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The staff is really friendly, helpful and flexible. We went there for a race and they let us have a shower after the race after the check out time. The rooms, showers and living room are clean and spacious. The location of the hostel is quite good as it is right in the center of the city and just 10 minutes on foot from the old town where the nightlife is. Again, I would like to high light the hostel staff, I rate them 11 out of 10.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 12, 2018

Danielle
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Favorite hostel! The cozy atmosphere makes for an exceptional home away from home experience and facilitates easy socializing. I booked 3 nights originally and stayed 10. It was difficult to leave even then. Location was great and staff was super friendly and helpful. Can’t say enough positive things about this place! A must stay!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Abraham
Chile
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Biggest legends as staff, the vibes are epic and the location is so good! 3 min walking to the beach and 10 to the old town. Everything works, all clean and they’re super helpful about everything you need! Surf, forecast, indications, etc. Thanks heaps David, Aritz, Diego and Ethiene!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Marie
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
What a good hostel!! We meet amazing people, the atmosphere is really friendly and welcoming, the staff too! I will definetly come here if I come back to San Sebastián. Gracias por todo!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Anna
Netherlands
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Very pleasant, spacious hostel. Comfortable beds, gave quite some privacy. Very kind staff, they also gave a lot of accurate information about the city.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Kojiro
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Most of the guests stay here for surfing. Bathroom can be wet all the time.
Good location for surfing. Has cheaper board and wetsuit for rent. I like the selections of host’ recommendations for bar and restaurants.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Lara
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect place to stay, comfortable beds, clean and very nice owner.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 25, 2018

Marcus
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
What makes this hostel special is the culture that it fosters, bringing in a specific kind of person. Everyone you meet is really laid back and friendly, a great place to make friends when solo traveling. Also take advantage of free skateboard rentals.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 23, 2018

Stephan
Belgium
7.9

“Ok For a short stay, unless you re a surfer dude 😄”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As a Youth hostel it is perfect but for motorbike travel it s not very suitable. (No real safe parking ). House rules says: no alcohol on the premises. Very bad WiFi connection
Very clean and cosy common room. Good bunk beds. Good showers. International company

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 15, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
9.6

“Great hostel near the beach”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No drinking inside the hostel and some other strange rules. No stove in the kitchen
Small hostel so all the guests had to get to know each other which worked really well. Comfortable beds with good lockers and clean showers/bathrooms

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 8, 2018

Elizaveta
Russia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was smooth and well-organized. Perfect location and awesome atmosphere in the hostel itself. Good vibe and recommendations for surfers

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 5, 2018

Niki
India
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location was great , rooms were better than I expected .. the staff is super helpful. They wrote down everything we should do for our stay and their suggestions were spot on!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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The friendliest place!! Very clean, smells awesome! 😊 The beds are just wow!!! Awesome location! The staff are the friendliest bunch. Great place!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 27, 2018

Carly
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
-very friendly welcome from reception; thank you Diego! -hostel layout is somewhat like a flat with a nice living space which makes it easy to meet other guests! -location is perfect, really close to both the surf and the old town! Both are just a short walk!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 1, 2018

Twan
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The surfkessons are a bit complicated
Nice people! Chill hostal Friendly Flexibel

Stayed in August 2018

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