Bilbao Akelarre Hostel: Clean, Quiet Hostel Living in Deusto
Bilbao Akelarre Hostel is a great fit for travelers who want a clean, quiet, and straightforward place to stay in Bilbao. Located in Deusto, it offers easy access to the Camino de Santiago route and is within walking distance of the bus station, making it especially convenient for walkers, backpackers, and short-stay guests. Visitors often mention the peaceful atmosphere, comfortable rooms, and the well-kept shared spaces that make the stay feel calm and organized.
The shared kitchen is useful for simple meals, and the property is praised for being tidy, practical, and thoughtfully run. Guests also appreciate the friendly communication with the host and the extra touches that improve privacy and comfort. With its relaxed vibe, basic but useful amenities, and excellent location for getting around, Bilbao Akelarre Hostel is a dependable hostel for budget-conscious travelers who still want comfort and good service in Bilbao.
✨ Review Highlights
Convenient Location
The hostel is well-located, with proximity to the estuary and supermarkets, making it a convenient choice for travelers.
Friendly and Helpful Staff
Many reviewers praised the staff for being excellent, friendly, and helpful, providing all necessary information and assistance.
Clean Accommodations
Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the bed linens, towels, and rooms, contributing to a comfortable stay.
Noisy Environment Due to Fans
Several reviews mentioned that the fans are quite noisy, especially in warm weather, which can be a disturbance.
Issues with Air Conditioning
Some guests reported that the air conditioning was not working despite being advertised, which was problematic during hot weather.
Bathroom Cleanliness Concerns
A few reviews noted that the bathrooms were not as hygienic as expected, indicating a need for improvement in cleanliness.
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Cristina Almenara
in the last weekAdrià Palau
in the last weekNot really a common Hostal. More like rooms with bunk beds and no common hostal facilities. No communal spaces for people to sit in sofas to socialise and rest, no proper kitchen or a place to cook, the rooms extremely hot (not even hot outside) I guess because the lack of proper insulation and no ventilation at all. Also basic showers without the holder on top. It’s about the little things. Also quite far from the centre and more expensive to those with all the facilities missing I mentioned earlier and also closer to the centre which some of them even with breakfast included. My room was facing the big street and because it was so hot the windows had to be opened so it was super noisy (and still hot). With all of that mentioned + no personal in case you need help, it definitely should be cheaper than what it is. I won’t recommend. Also the host contacted me after the review and didn’t even listened. He took it personal and no desire to improve the service, they even blocked me, childish reaction, sad Edited to Answer the host: de descuento nada, me hicisteis el precio que booking os da así que no digas mentiras.
Maxence Munch
a week agoA very practical, clean, and pleasant hostel. It's located in the student area of Deusto and not far from the Flixbus station. We stayed in a mixed 6-person dorm, which was quiet with very clean linens (it was still quite warm, despite the fans). A locker for storing a backpack is available for each bed (bring your own padlock). The bathrooms were also well-maintained. You can also make coffee or tea in the kitchen (which has a refrigerator). Usually hesitant about hostels, this one definitely comes highly recommended!
Stanisław Łętocha
2 weeks ago👍
Marcin Legierski
a month ago