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Bilbao Akelarre Hostel

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Cinzia P wrote a review Jul 2019
12 contributions7 helpful votes
This is a clean and safe place close to the metro and only a 15 min walk from the Guggenheim museum of Bilbao. I slept in a room with 4 beds and my roommates were all kind and respectful. The hostel reception was always ready to answer questions and address any issue. Highly recommended
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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AnniCatti wrote a review Jun 2019
Cologne, Germany949 contributions163 helpful votes
I stayed at Akelarre for two nights. It is a nice, smaller hostel with charme. Staff was nice. Make sure to list your arrival time since reception was closed from around 22h till 8h. Breakfast is pretty basic with muesli, toast and jam nad some packed sweets but good to fill you up. Since staff comes at 8 you might have to wait a few minutes to start. There is a lot of information in the hostel about Bilbao in the region. Some flyers are old though (they had flyers from different walking tours and they said the tours start at 9/9.30 am but they post start at 11). So maybe check online again if it's still accurate to make sure. The people staying in the hostel is a mix of people: some are doing the camino de Santiago (mixture of older and younger people), some come over from France for a weekend getaway, some students for a semester abroad, some "regular international city tourists"... It is a bit outside the city center. Walking to the bus terminal takes about 25 minutes and to the old town about 55. There is a metro station close by (sometimes only the top entry is open). You can buy a metro card for 3€ and fill it up with whatever amount you need. Then you only spent about 1€ per ride. A Lidl supermarket is just around the corner. The key diposit is 5€.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Erin P wrote a review Sept 2018
13 contributions6 helpful votes
The receptionists were very kind and helpful, the rooms are comfortable and the bathrooms always very clean. The hostel is in a very strategic position, 10 minutes walking from the gughenheim and the stadium. Breakfast is included and you can have coffee or tea for free at any time in the common area. Recommended!
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Date of stay: August 2018
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Response from NAIARABilbao, Propietario at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel
Responded 13 Dec 2018
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AngeinLondon wrote a review Sept 2017
London, United Kingdom103 contributions80 helpful votes
I arrived late and left early. this was just a bed for me to sleep in for a few hours. The thing that stood out most from this place is the staff. I was leaving before breakfast so they made me a breakfast pack and they waited up for me to check in. The rooms were comfortable and clean so this did the job for me.
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Date of stay: April 2017
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Responded 18 Sept 2017
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Eirian J wrote a review Aug 2017
2 contributions1 helpful vote
A nice, small hostel in a quiet area of Bilbao (but still only 30 minute walk max. to the city centre). The staff are really friendly and helpful, and the rooms are pretty good. It's not the fanciest hostel in the world, but for 20€ a night you can't complain at all. I've stayed there three times already and I'll stay there next time I go to Bilbao! Eskerrik asko!
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Date of stay: August 2017
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Responded 18 Sept 2017
Thanks a lot! gracias!
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Emilia L wrote a review Nov 2016
5 contributions3 helpful votes
Very nice and helpful staff, the room was clean and the atmosphere in the hostel was open and calm. I really liked the style they had there slightly Asian comic style inspired. They also had free breakfast included which is nice!
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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Cristina Edith P wrote a review Sept 2016
Saranda, Albania74 contributions39 helpful votes
It's a very cozy place, just a few rooms, people are from all ages and you can find a lot of people from el Camino. The cheapest in town, I found a very good qaulity. Breakfast is good, plenty of space in the rooms and receptionist are absolutely adorable! Lidl around the corner is a plus.
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Date of stay: September 2016
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Responded 29 Sept 2016
Thanks and buen camino!!!!!!!
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Camille M wrote a review Sept 2016
74 contributions35 helpful votes
Very good Hostel - especially in that price range. We stayed for one night. The staff were all incredibly friendly, and let us check in early (it was bucketing down with rain outside) as well as leave our bags for the day. Breakfast was basic, but very good considering it was included. An important thing to remember - this hostel isn't in the city centre. But you can easily get there from the Metro, which is close by. It's on a main road, but the rooms were really quiet. The best bed I've slept in for a while. The rooms were quite stuffy, but that won't be a problem really now that summer is over. All in all, I would definitely recommend it to others to use - the staff are fantastic, and there's a great vibe! Just remember that it's quiet time after 11 p.m.
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from NAIARABilbao, Propietario at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel
Responded 29 Sept 2016
Muchas gracias! thanks a lot!
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Leanne J wrote a review Aug 2016
Scotland, United Kingdom46 contributions20 helpful votes
This was very clean and modern, with a good breakfast selection (as far as hotels are concerned) with fresh fruits, as well as the normal carbs. The beds were so comfortable and the rooms cleaned daily. Free tea and coffee were offered whenever guests wished. The only downfall was the temperature in our room. It was so hot, and the air cooler (not conditioner) was so noisy that made it difficult to sleep. Perhaps an old fashioned fan would have been better.
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Response from NAIARABilbao, Propietario at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel
Responded 8 Sept 2016
Hello! thanks for your review! We have to install air conditioning! We have A/C in some rooms so during this year we will put in all hostel! sorry for the noisy :-(!
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SteveLeMonde wrote a review Dec 2015
Madrid, Autonome Gemeinschaft Madrid7 contributions4 helpful votes
It just took us 5min walking to come to the river on which along it´s a beautiful walk to the center (which also doesn’t take long – alternatively we could have also taken the metro). We spend there two nights for a very good price. The dormitories, bathrooms and everything else were absolutely clean and the beds were nice mattresses (unlike the ones we had on the next day in San Sebastián). Our Basque friend told us that “Akelarre” means as much as “night of the witches”. Starting from the logo, this is implemented in parts of the facilities making it look quite authentic. The people on the front desk were very friendly, showed us some sights on a map and helped us to find the best burger place we’ve ever been at. (no spoilers here ;-) ) All in all a great place to spend the weekend or even longer!
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Response from NAIARABilbao, Gerente at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel
Responded 7 Dec 2015
Thanks a lot! we are vey happy!
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₹1,741 - ₹6,798 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainBasque CountryProvince of VizcayaBilbao
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bilbao Akelarre Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Bilbao Akelarre Hostel?
Nearby attractions include La Ratonera Escape Room (0.9 km), Escape Mania (1.1 km), and Eskapa2 (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and laundry service.
What food & drink options are available at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Bilbao Akelarre Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Il Basilico, Restaurante Aizian, and Restaurante Enol.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Bilbao Akelarre Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mercado de La Ribera (2.9 km), Torre de Salazar (7.6 km), and Ermita de Santa Agueda (2.1 km).
Is Bilbao Akelarre Hostel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.