Bilbao Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Bilbao cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Bilbao, Spain range from $20 to $127/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 15 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23.

Based on current listed prices, November is typically the cheapest month (around $23/night) and October the most expensive (around $24/night).

At $20/night and up, Bilbao is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Spain.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 8 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-12T03:24:53.930Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include December 1 (one night),December 2 (one night),December 3 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Bilbao

Where to stay

Casco Viejo is the default base for budget travelers, with hostels clustered around the Siete Calles grid and walking distance to the Guggenheim. Bilbao La Vieja, across the Nervión along Calle San Francisco, runs quieter and cheaper, about 10 minutes on foot from the main sights.

Getting around

The Guggenheim offers free entry on Tuesday evenings (except in July and August). If your dates are flexible, build your visit around that.
Pintxos bars on Calle Jardines and around Plaza Nueva price most pieces cheaply. Go at noon or 7pm when bars put out fresh rounds, not at 9pm when the selection is picked over.
Metro Line 1 gets you to Getxo beach in about 30 minutes for a small fare each way. No need to pay resort-town prices elsewhere on the coast.

When to go

January through March offers the cheapest beds. August fills up fast, especially during Aste Nagusia, the main festival week that usually falls mid-month.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Bilbao cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23. Dorm beds currently range from $20 to $127/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Bilbao?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Bilbao include December 1, December 2, December 3.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Bilbao?

HostelHound currently tracks 15 hostels in Bilbao, Spain.

What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Bilbao?

Among the upcoming dates we track, November has the lowest median daily starting price in Bilbao. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23/night.

Is Bilbao affordable compared to other hostel cities in Spain?

Bilbao is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Spain, with dorm prices starting from $20/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Bilbao?

Casco Viejo is the default base for budget travelers, with hostels clustered around the Siete Calles grid and walking distance to the Guggenheim. Bilbao La Vieja, across the Nervión along Calle San Francisco, runs quieter and cheaper, about 10 minutes on foot from the main sights.

What is the best time of year to visit Bilbao?

January through March offers the cheapest beds. August fills up fast, especially during Aste Nagusia, the main festival week that usually falls mid-month.