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Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Beach
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Welcome to El Hostel & CO, your spirited getaway in the heart of Santander, Spain! Nestled just 0.5mi from the bustling city center at Plaza Las Estaciones 1, this cozy spot is not only a perfect launching pad for your adventures, but also a vibrant hub of comfort and charm. With rates starting as low as €XX per night, you’ll find it hard to resist the allure of this lively haven.
El Hostel & CO is a dream for travelers looking to soak up the local culture without burning a hole in their pocket! Picture yourself enjoying delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, or sipping a cocktail at the bar while listening to live music performances—all without spending a fortune. Free WiFi makes it easy to share your travel tales with friends and family, while air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms offer a sanctuary for relaxation after a day of wandering through the scenic streets of Santander.
Guests rave about El Hostel & CO, with glowing reviews praising its friendly atmosphere and convenient location. The close proximity to the stunning beach means sun-soaked days are just a short walk away. Whether you're interested in exploring new places, meeting fellow travelers or simply kicking back and enjoying live tunes, this place captures the essence of adventure in a uniquely welcoming environment!
At El Hostel & CO, each day is an opportunity for escapades, and what better way to start your morning than with a hearty breakfast at Restaurante #1? Indulge in Mediterranean delights that will tantalize your taste buds and fuel your adventures for the day ahead! Whether you're mulling over plans to hit the beach or explore the vibrant streets of Santander, the delicious food will ensure you're ready for anything that comes your way. And if you’re in the mood to wind down after a busy day, why not revisit the restaurant for an evening feast that puddles with local flavors?
The atmosphere here is nothing short of electric, often buzzing with laughter and stories shared amongst fellow international travelers. One of the highlights? The nightly live music performances! Feel the rhythm pulse through you as local artists strum guitars and croon their hearts out. There’s truly nothing like it—sure, you could go see a show in the city, but why not slip into a cozy corner at the hostel and absorb the glow of the performers in a more intimate setting? This unique feature turns every evening into a celebration of creativity and connection, ensuring memories to reminisce about long after your journey is complete.
Of course, no trip would be complete without meeting other travelers! El Hostel & CO is a social haven where travelers from all over the globe come together. Swap travel tips, share local secrets, or simply enjoy new friendships over a cocktail at the bar. With laughter echoing through the halls and a joyful atmosphere enveloping the space, you’re guaranteed to leave with a heart full of stories and perhaps a pocketful of new acquaintances. After all, travel isn’t just about the places you visit; it’s the people you meet along the way that make the experience truly unforgettable!
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Santander Airport
2.3miBilbao Airport
46.6miRestaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Beach
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
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Paul
8.2
June 2024
The sleeping pods with curtains give a lot more privacy than normal bunks. Has light and power outlet for charging. Nice and quiet. The lounge area was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was good, excellent coffee and a sweet croissant or similar.
Fridge not working in the lounge area, so drinking warm beer. Shower is excellent once the hot water reaches the head, like the sign says, give it a couple of minutes before you get in. No where to put clothes while showering. Small niggles, don't let it put you off. Excellent for the small cost.
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Julia
10
November 2023
The breakfast is great! Staff are very helpful, even allowed us to keep our bags in our lockers after check-out since no one was coming in after us as an exception and trusted us with the keys for a few hours until it was time to catch our train back home. Although I believe it wouldn't be feasible for them to do this with everyone, we felt very grateful that they even gave us this option.
Noisy roommates well past bedtime, who also turned on the main lights in the room while everyone else was asleep. However it had nothing to do with the place itself or the staff at all. Just the luck of the draw you have to deal with when sleeping at a hostel.
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James
10
October 2023
It’s true, I don’t have a great deal of experience with hostels but this one is fantastic! Comfortable beds attached to the wall. Clean cotton sheets. Privacy curtain. Air conditioned. A small shelf with an electrical outlet. Large comfortable common area. Use of a kitchen. Best of all; the cafe! Breakfast is served in the attached cafe. Tortilla, croissant, chocolate pastry thing coffee/tea: your choice. I had a wonderful sandwich upon arrival. If I were staying longer I would definitely have dinner here as well. I hope to find other hostels as wonderful as I continue on the Camino del Norte.
The bathroom needs more hooks for each shower.
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Freedom
10
June 2023
• This is probably one of my most favorite hostels I've ever stayed at. Let's start with the location. It is in an old bus station terminal. The husband and wife own the restaurant in the front and the hostel in the back / on the side. You can enter the Hostel either through the restaurant or around the left side; there is a door where you can enter / check in. I'd go around to the side if the restaurant is full, or, during peak dining times. • Bathrooms were massive! 4 showers, multiple urinals, toilets and sinks in the men's. I read a review that said the hot water didn't work, I found this to be untrue. I used 3 different stalls while I was there and hot water wasn't an issue. It does take 20 to 40 seconds to heat up though. • Bedrooms were all vaulted ceilings, fresh paint, amazing beds, super comfy with a privacy screen / curtain. Each room had air conditioning and functional power outlets. Rooms were cleaned daily by the staff. Each bed has two lockers, one under the bed (massive) and one on the wall (smaller). Both have keys and locks provided by the hostel. • Kitchen and recreation area is a good size and the refrigerators for food storage are quite large (2). Definitely eat at the restaurant when you stay here. Cannot speak highly enough of these amazing people and there establishment.
Internet didn't work in the rooms was the only downside. It does work in the common / recreation areas though. So you can download movies, work, study or plan your day from there.
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Lea
8.2
September 2023
Clean, comfortable and staff are friendly. They provide you with sheets and blanket as well as keys for under bed storage and a locker. Spare toiletries in the bathroom - maybe left from others previously but useful if you're in a pinch. Location is good - supermrcado, farmicia and kebab shop all in vicinity
WiFi is very poor which is a shame. Make sure you are equipped with some Spanish to understand and communicate or have Google translate at the ready. Remember you have to adapt to another culture and language.
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Andrea
9.1
August 2024
The room was clean, with big lockers and curtains for each bed. The bathroom was big and there is a bar next to the hostel.
The fact that you have to leave the hostel for the cleaning, which is common in that area, is a little uncomfortable. The bathroom wasn't always clean. It is located by the bus station, so there's weird people around.
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Darrell
10
September 2022
I first stayed here in June and was very impressed with the central locality, just 15 minutes from the airport to the bus terminus, cross the road to the railway station and you're there! All facilities are very modern and continually cleaned to a sparkle. There's air conditioning and beds are comfortable with individual strip lighting and plug sockets above each mattress. For complete privacy, each bed boasts black-out curtains and for safety, you're given a locker and a cage beneath each bed. There's no need to bring a padlock. This place is too modern for that! No curfew as you are given a key to the reception entrance. Adrian, your host, is so nice, with a welcoming smile backed up with an efficient manner.
I would have liked a laundry/drying area.
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Jacobus
9.1
June 2024
Excellent location opposite the bus stations and facilities. The bed bunks are the best I have ever experienced in hostels so far. Spacious, comfortable matras, more than sufficient storage and the curtain provides your privacy. The hostel has its own kitchen and hang out area, but part of El Hostel is the bar with good food, coffee and a pleasant atmosphere.
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Derek
8.2
July 2023
The hostel is located next to train station and bus station is opposite . Large bright dorms with lockers and underbed storage. At front of the hostel is a bar and restaurant, nice atmosphere.
Airconditioner controller was not available for guests to use so needed to request air con to be turned off and on . the room was quite warm at times. Zero english spoken by the staff so commmuication mostly difficult .
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Ankit
8.2
September 2023
Comfortable bed space with locker. AC kept the room chill in hot weather. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. Good common area space. Super friendly and helpful hostel staff.
Some basic tea/coffee options in common area could be added for the guests. No proper breakfast like milk, cereals, muffins, bread, jam/butter, juice etc. Breakfast plays an important role if it is being offered with the stay, try to work out on breakfast please.
Airports
Santander Airport
2.3miBilbao Airport
46.6miAirports
Santander Airport
2.3miBilbao Airport
46.6miRestaurante #1
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Free wifi
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Beach
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24-hour security
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First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 80 years old
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:30 and 06:30
Parking may not be available
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
This property accepts cash only.
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