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Ganbara Hostel

Calle Prim, 11, 48006 Bilbao, Spain
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Cyprus
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I stayed at Ganbara Hostel at the end of April since I was travelling alone. It wasn't high season so the hostel wasn't too crowded, therefore not so noisy as expected (but anyway I'm always prepared with ear plugs when I'm staying in a hostel). It's new, it's clean, great location, amazing friendly stuff, basic breakfast (cornflakes, fruits, biscuits,marmalades,bread, milk,... More

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Rome, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I was in this Hostel por a couple of days, The Hostel is not bad but it´s quity noisy during the night, I couldn´t sleep well. The room was too small for 4 beds and there are not enought showers. The rest is quite ok

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Arequipa, Peru
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30 reviews 30 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

The Ganbara Hostel has a very good location, and all the facilities are quite new. It looked all very clean and new. The staff was very helpful, in a couple of minutes the front desk guy pointed me all the important and nice places to visit in my short stay in Bilbao. The hostel has 2 common rooms, great place... More

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Como, Italy
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

One of the greatest hostels that I have ever been. The social area was big, it has two television rooms (one upstairs and one down) the kitchen is large to fit so many people, has large tables to sit everyone. The staff is very nice and they will help you find something to do. The roooms are clean, we were... More

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Sheffield
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

Me and 10 others stayed here on a stag do. I was in a room of 4 people, (room 12). It was tiny. There was just enough room for the 4 of us to stand in there at once. But it was a stag do. And so we only slept in the room. Which was very comfortable really. The Bed... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

Surely a good hostel, nice to meet people for its kitchen and living room. Position is good, just above the "Barrio viejo" for night bars, and 15 minutes walk from Gugheneim Musuem. The room was a good 4 beds, The only non good thing was the bath: Only one shower and one wc for the whole floor.Anyway a very good... More

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London
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

We stayed here for the BBK Bilbao music festival and had a great time. The staff were really helpful and friendly, the place was clean and the dorms were a decent size. Although it was really busy for the festival we still were able to get into the bathrooms and got a lot of sleep! Comfy TV area, although we... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

I was thoroughly happy with my stay in this hostel - I booked it at the last minute and wasn't expecting much. But the staff were very pleasant despite my late-night arrival, and the atmosphere was very good. It has a large, open common area with a decent enough kitchen, all tastefully decorate and laid out with communication in mind... More

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MK
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012 via mobile

I had a four night stay here in June 2012 and it was exactly what I was looking for from my accommodation in Bilbao. The location is great, right by Casco Viejo and a short walk to the river. The hostel was clean, the showers had hot water and the common areas were really comfortable. There was also free wifi... More

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London, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2012

A very clean hostel with friendly staff with a very chilled out vibe. They have lots of games/books/DVDs, free wi-fi and breakfast included!

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Address: Calle Prim, 11, 48006 Bilbao, Spain
Region: Spain > Basque Country > Vizcaya Province > Bilbao
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Ranked #3 of 19 Speciality lodging in Bilbao
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