Hostels
Hostels in Bilbao, Spain
There are 20 hostels listed within about five miles of central Bilbao, which is 2.2% of everything on offer in the city: a strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Bilbao's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
Hostels in Bilbao: 20 hostels are listed within about five miles of the centre, 2.2% of everything on offer in the city. They average 7.8/10 in guest scores against 8.6/10 for the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
How strong is the hostel scene in Bilbao?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Bilbao's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels, since a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Bilbao | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 20 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 2.2% | A strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. Measured against all 899 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.8/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.6/10 | The same measure for Bilbao’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Bilbao score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. The gap is 0.8 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Bilbao, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Bilbao. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs. Hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Pil Pil Hostel Bilbao
Av. Sabino Arana 14, Bilbao
Proximity to San Mamés Stadium Located just a minute's walk from Athletic Bilbao’s iconic San Mamés Stadium, Pil Pil Hostel offers a prime location for sports enthusiasts and even…
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Optimi Rooms Bilbao
Doctor Areilza 58, Bajo, Bilbao
Conveniently located in Bilbao Modern Facilities and Amenities Optimi Rooms offers air-conditioned rooms with a garden, free WiFi, and a shared lounge. The shared kitchen and tour…
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Bilbao Akelarre Hostel
C/ Morgan 4-6, Bilbao
Convenient Location Located just 20 minutes' walk from Bilbao city centre, Bilbao Akelarre Hostel offers easy access to major attractions like the Guggenheim Museum and Euskalduna…
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Moon Hostel Bio
Calle Luzarra 7, Deusto, Bilbao
Convenient Location near Guggenheim Museum Located just a short walk from the iconic Guggenheim Museum, Moon Hostel Bio offers vibrant rooms with individual lockers. Comfortable A…
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Bilbao Central Rooms
Fernández del Campo, 24, Bilbao
Convenient Location and Modern Amenities Located just 500 meters from Plaza Moyua and Gran Vía Avenue, Bilbao Central Rooms offers a perfect blend of convenience and comfort. The …
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Bilbao Central Hostel
Fernández del Campo, 24.2 planta, Bilbao
Convenient Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, a communal TV area, and tour assistance. Complimentary Breakfast Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast …
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Poshtel Bilbao - Premium Hostel
C/ Heros 7, Bilbao
Modern Premium Hostel in Bilbao Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, sauna, and stylish bar and restaurant serving local dishes and Pintxos. Comfortable Accommodations: Refurbish…
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Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel by Bossh! Hotels
Calle Nicolás Alcorta, 2, Bajo, Bilbao
Modern Accommodation in the Heart of Bilbao Convenient Location: Situated just 1.2 km from Catedral de Santiago, our hostel is centrally located near major attractions like Arriag…
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Botxo Gallery - Hostel
Avenida de las Universidades, 5, Bilbao
Convenient Amenities Make use of complimentary wireless internet, common area television, and tour/ticket assistance during your stay. Featured Amenities Enjoy the convenience of …
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Bilbao Hostel
Carretera Basurto Kastrejana, 70, Bilbao
Garden Oasis with Sports Facilities Bilbao Hostel, conveniently located next to the A8 Motorway, offers a serene stay just a short drive from central Bilbao. The lush gardens and …
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Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
Calle Bruno Mauricio Zabala Kalea 15, Bilbao
Convenient Location in Bilbao Modern Amenities and Comfort Nearby Popular Attractions Book your stay at Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel for a comfortable and convenient experience…
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LATROUPE La Granja
Plaza Biribila 3, Bilbao
Central Location in Bilbao: Located in the heart of Bilbao, LATROUPE La Granja offers convenience and accessibility to the city's top attractions such as San Mamés Metro Station a…
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Guitar Hostel
Calle Fernandez del Campo 6, Bilbao
Terrace and Garden Views Enjoy stunning views from our terrace and garden, providing a perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the city. Complimentary Amenities Make the m…
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CASUAL FUENTES
Kapelagile Kalea 2, Bilbao
Convenient Parking Options The hostal offers discounted nearby and offsite parking, including a car charging station, catering to guests' convenience and eco-friendly needs. Moder…
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Quartier Bilbao Hostel Casco Viejo
Artekale Kalea 15, Bilbao
Central Location in Bilbao Historic Centre Nestled in the heart of Bilbao Historic Centre, Quartier Bilbao Hostel is a stone's throw away from Santiago de Bilbao Cathedral, offeri…
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Ganbara Hostel - Self Check In
Prim, 13 Bajo, Bilbao
Central Location in Bilbao’s Old Town Explore the historic Seven Streets on your doorstep. Modern Dorms with Shared Facilities Comfortable and well-equipped accommodation for budg…
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All Iron Hostel
Calle Jose Maria Ugarteburu 2, Bilbao
Modern Hostel with Mountain Views Lockers with Individual Sockets: Keep your belongings safe and charged during your stay. Accessibility for All Guests: Ensuring a comfortable sta…
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Hostal Agarimo
Experience comfort and convenience at Hostal Agarimo, nestled in the heart of Valle de Trapaga. Prime Location Just minutes away from key attractions like the Guggenheim Museum an…
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Albergue Bide-Ona
Julio Gutierrez Lumbreras Kalea, 10, Portugalete
Welcome to Bide-Ona, your cozy retreat in Portugalete! Modern Comforts: Enjoy free WiFi, heated rooms with wardrobes for your convenience. Relaxation Hub: Unwind in our shared lou…
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Pension Iruna
Calle Vapor Habana, 1, Santurce
Convenient Location Pension Iruna is strategically situated near popular landmarks such as Las Arenas Beach, Vizcaya Bridge, and Bilbao Exhibition Centre, making it an ideal choic…
Staying in a hostel for a Bilbao event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip, because event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room: a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Bilbao
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Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Bilbao sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check: many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money, so compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout, which is worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these (cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes) are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many hostels are there in Bilbao?
Our accommodation partner lists 20 hostels within about five miles of central Bilbao, out of 899 places to stay in total, or 2.2% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes, because you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates. If only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
Are there hostels near the venues in Bilbao?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Bilbao, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page. Each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
Are hostels in Bilbao any good?
Bilbao's hostels average 7.8/10 in guest scores against 8.6/10 for the city's hotels, so they score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
