Hostels in Portugalete

Tomasz Poland

The place has several group rooms, we stayed in the smaller one, for 4 people. We were not time-limited in terms of access to the site. It has a kitchen equipped with a kettle, toaster and fridge. There is also a laundry room with an automatic washing machine, a hand washing machine and a dryer. The people taking care of the place were very nice and could communicate in English. I highly recommend.

Lance United States of America

Fantastic modern, beautiful woods, clean, and a short walk to the beach. Thanks especially to the cook Paul who was very kind (and served up delicious meals!)

Mehdi United Kingdom

That was good and very clean very beautiful hostel and location was very good staff was very cooperative and everything was in good manner.

JohnGunther United States of America

Bilbao Hostel is an excellent choice, very nice and well run, but let’s get the one negative out of the way right now: If you plan on cooking your own meals, well... go somewhere else. The communal kitchen, potentially shared among 170 guests, isn’t even suitable for preparing one person’s meal. The total cooking facilities consist of one induction burner and two small microwaves, one of which was broken during my stay. No pots and pans, no cutlery, no can opener, no corkscrew, nothing. Yes, you can get a small frying pan, a modest cooking pot, and one place setting for a €30 deposit, but with only one heating element, what’s the point? OK, if you plan on always eating out or just heating take out food, this is no problem and the rest of this high rise, 8 floor, hostel is great. Shared rooms are 4 or 6 beds, very clean, and typically but not super-cheaply priced (I paid €26/person in late October before 10% Genius discount). The property is beautiful, with an expansive view of Bilbao through the many large windows, large outdoor areas, plenty of free parking, a parking lot for motor homes, unshared rooms available, and at 170 beds, much more capacity than the typical hostel. In the off season, you have a reasonable chance of having a dormitory room to yourself. There is a generous noon deadline for vacating your room and you're still free to stay in the public areas after that. There are several comfortable public spaces (although the nicest lounge is reserved for employees, and usually empty), the included breakfast is all you can eat and above average (but notably lacking any fresh fruit), you can do your laundry (extra fee), and the 24 hour desk means you can arrive anytime.

Annamária Hungary

Clean rooms, nice fresh smell, got towels and blankets without charge, the receptionist even helped us, and locked our bags in a room before our check-in time, so we could go aroung without them. We had no problems with the bar next door, the location is excellent.

Ffrench Ireland

I really liked the decor and the security system in place. Also, the choice of mixed dormitory or female only. Staff was lovely.

Gerdi Albania

Very friendly staff and good common facilities. It was a pleasure that optimi rooms was my first capsule hotel.

Kelly United States of America

Very relaxed. Fantastic that it has an eatery attached. Rachel at checkout was amazing: so friendly and accommodating with a great sense of humor. The next day, the gentlemen working at the desk was so sweet: he asked if I was cold and offered me a sweatshirt.

Emerson_FS Spain

Staff truly helpful and friendly

Yoanna Bulgaria

The check in is online which is super convenient. The doors are locked with a code which you receive per WhatsApp so you don't have to worry about your time of arrival. The common area is big and nice - a great place to meet fellow travelers! Great location!