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How much do hostels in San Sebastian cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in San Sebastian, Spain range from $25 to $279/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 21 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $32.

Based on current listed prices, November is typically the cheapest month (around $26/night) and October the most expensive (around $33/night).

At $25/night and up, San Sebastian 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 10 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: 2026-09-19T08:08:12.218Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include November 9 (one night),November 10 (one night),November 11 (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 San Sebastian

Where to stay

Parte Vieja, the Old Town, is where most budget travelers end up, close to La Concha beach and the pintxos bars on Calle Fermín Calbetón. Gros, just across the Urumea river, tends to run a little cheaper and puts you near Zurriola beach if you want to surf.

Getting around

  • Get to pintxos bars in Parte Vieja right when they open around 7pm. The trays are freshest then and you can actually reach the counter without squeezing past a tour group.
  • Zurriola beach in Gros is significantly less crowded than La Concha and has surf rental shops within walking distance of most hostels in that neighborhood.
  • The Bretxa market in Parte Vieja sells local produce, cheese, and cured meats at normal prices. Grabbing breakfast or lunch ingredients there instead of eating out every meal makes a real difference over a few days.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest November through March. July and August fill up fast, especially around Semana Grande in mid-August, and the San Sebastian Film Festival in mid-September causes a second price spike that catches a lot of people off guard.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in San Sebastian cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $32. Dorm beds currently range from $25 to $279/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in San Sebastian?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in San Sebastian include November 9, November 10, November 11.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in San Sebastian?

HostelHound currently tracks 21 hostels in San Sebastian, Spain.

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

Among the upcoming dates we track, November has the lowest median daily starting price in San Sebastian. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $26/night.

Is San Sebastian affordable compared to other hostel cities in Spain?

San Sebastian is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Spain, with dorm prices starting from $25/night.

Where do backpackers stay in San Sebastian?

Parte Vieja, the Old Town, is where most budget travelers end up, close to La Concha beach and the pintxos bars on Calle Fermín Calbetón. Gros, just across the Urumea river, tends to run a little cheaper and puts you near Zurriola beach if you want to surf.

What is the best time of year to visit San Sebastian?

Hostels are cheapest November through March. July and August fill up fast, especially around Semana Grande in mid-August, and the San Sebastian Film Festival in mid-September causes a second price spike that catches a lot of people off guard.