Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in San Sebastian?

The average price for a night in a hostel in San Sebastian is AED 89 compared to AED 372 for a night in a hotel.

Hostels in San Sebastian from AED 81/night

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Best San Sebastian hostels

Green Nest Hostel Uba Aterpetxea

San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

7.0Good(2750)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Antiguo

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

AED 714+

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Residencia Universitaria Manuel Agud Querol

San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

7.4Good(1606)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

AED 588+

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Surfing Etxea - Surf Hostel

Gros

8.6Very Good(519)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 362+

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Downtown River Hostel

Centro

7.2Good(1365)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 190+

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Olarain

San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Free Wi-Fi

Centro

Free Wi-Fi

Old Town

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 422+

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Colo Colo Hostel - Single Private Beds

Centro

8.9Very Good(771)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 278+

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San Sebastian Surf Camp

San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

7.7Good(51)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

AED 181+

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Albergue/Auberge Ulia Youth Hostel

Gros

8.2Very Good(1418)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

AED 305+

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Single room in the heart of the Old Town

Centro

Air conditioning

AED 242+

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Balea Hostel

San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Free Wi-Fi

Gros

Free Wi-Fi

Lezo, Gipuzkoa, Spain

6.7Okay(240)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Centro

Centro

Old Town

Gros

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in San Sebastian

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in San Sebastian with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in San Sebastian?

Hostels are cheapest in San Sebastian in February, with average rates of AED 511. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at AED 1,520.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in San Sebastian?

Wednesday offers the lowest rates in San Sebastian, with an average nightly price of AED 505. The highest prices are found on Thursday, with average rates at AED 1,789.

How early should you book a hostel in San Sebastian?

Book at least 61 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your San Sebastian hostel.

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2 stars and below

Low season	February
High season	August
Average price (weeknight)	AED 287
Average price (weekend night)	AED 291

Cheapest month to stay with an average 56% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 31% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 29 days before your stay to get the best price for a San Sebastian hostel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in San Sebastian for 7 days.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in San Sebastian?
The average price for a night in a hostel in San Sebastian is AED 89 compared to AED 372 for a night in a hotel.