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80%San Fermin
Calle Fermin Calbeton 23, San Sebastian
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Reviews of San Fermin
San Fermin has a rating of 80% from a total of 160 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of San Fermin
Great location and great people. The kitchen is minimal and there is only one bathroom per floor but honestly it was worth it. I would recommend staying here!
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by katierkaufman6605 – posted on Jun 29, 2009
Localización inmejorable
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by cla-85 – posted on Jun 23, 2009
San Fermin was on the most happening street in town, which was fun but also a little bit scary when coming home late at night. Fun though!
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by emidu – posted on Jun 22, 2009
Great location on the main street in the old town. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Pity there was only one shower/toilet per floor for all dorms. Terrace was cool. Kitchen ok for storing food. No cooking facilities. Generally could have been cleaner.
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by sarah-anthony – posted on Jun 20, 2009
The staff were awesome and helpful. It gets a bit annoying with all the loud fratboy types, but the location can´t be beat. They have lockers for 5 euros but you can´t lock your room (though you can lock the floor).
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by samerenberger1693 – posted on Jun 16, 2009
The surfing lessons were fun. It was close to both the bay and the beach with waves. you dont have a key for your room just for the floor. there is an optional 5 euro locker you can get. overall i loved it here.
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by vicamezquita6066 – posted on Jun 13, 2009
Stellar example of how a hostel should be, great location, fantastic friendly staff , nice people,ready to help any way they could,They gave us a map and showed us some good walks and places to see as soon as we arrived. The room was comfortable and clean.One of the best places i have ever... more Stellar example of how a hostel should be, great location, fantastic friendly staff , nice people,ready to help any way they could,They gave us a map and showed us some good walks and places to see as soon as we arrived. The room was comfortable and clean.One of the best places i have ever stayed, highly highly recommend!!!and The Surfing lessons and equipment through the hostel have been great!!!!! GRACIAS TOTALES!!!!!!!!!! 100% Customer Rating Novice Nomad (3)close
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by mana8 – posted on Jun 10, 2009
Great spot, right in centre of old town and close to beach Kitchen area only good for fridge (one on our level didnt work) as there is no stove or anything Kept pretty clean, nice bathrooms There is not a person at reception at all times
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by samarmstrong1012476 – posted on Jun 2, 2009
The staff here are so lovely and the location is great, that´s pretty much where the positives end! There is no common area, just a roof terrace with 2 tables - which if you had weather like we did (cold and wet) was useless. no kitchen, no internet (wifi only) unbelievably noisey at night - but... more The staff here are so lovely and the location is great, that´s pretty much where the positives end! There is no common area, just a roof terrace with 2 tables - which if you had weather like we did (cold and wet) was useless. no kitchen, no internet (wifi only) unbelievably noisey at night - but that is out of there control as the hostel is on a main party street.close
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by specialk6184 – posted on May 28, 2009
It is a nice dorm...not really a hotel...better for young people, especially you are travelling with friends....the location is awesome...in the old town...so many bars just down in the street...during the weekend, if your room is facing the street..you would find it hard to sleep...the music,... more It is a nice dorm...not really a hotel...better for young people, especially you are travelling with friends....the location is awesome...in the old town...so many bars just down in the street...during the weekend, if your room is facing the street..you would find it hard to sleep...the music, the people....quite noisy...but, if you go out to have fun too, then there is no problem! Do ask the girl at the reception for infos about bars and restaurant! and she is really nice and helpful!close
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by anonymous – posted on May 25, 2009
I had a really great time there!! the location of the hostel was amazing, ( el parte de viaje) and 5min from the beach.. you can 24hours in the hostel, thats nice if you go out :) thanks for the great time ! agur.. Michael
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by michaelvanrapenbusch7287 – posted on May 25, 2009
The staff have been so friendly and helpful, we decided to stay in San Sebastian longer than planned because we loved it here so much. The access to surfing lessons and equipment through the hostel have been great and the local knowledge of the area and restaurants have made our time here...
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by chook3479 – posted on May 19, 2009
Great hostel. Pretty clean. There's no common room though, but there's a rooftop area that they open at night that's pretty neat
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by jovieyulo6358 – posted on May 5, 2009
Fun roof-top party on almost every night, right in the heart of the old town tapas district, breakfast not great. Generally a very good place to stay
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by nlbrow – posted on Nov 6, 2008
No lock on each bedroom door. Only one toilet and bathroom on each floor. We booked a 4 bed dorm but on arrival was told that there were 6 beds in the room, and 2 of my party would have to share a double bed. (there were 2 double beds and 2 singles) This was not made clear when booking.
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by Clarelward99 – posted on Sep 28, 2008
This is a good place to stay if you can handle the noise and the lack of cooking facilities.
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by elandjesse5378 – posted on Sep 26, 2008
Dirty bathrooms, No lock on doors, if you want a locker you have to pay 5 euro, breakfast is the worst breakfast iv seen. Overpriced for what you get wouldnt stay again and would recemend it to anyone.
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by holliegoo – posted on Sep 26, 2008
Really bad set up for solo travellers. If you´re in a group with no desire to talk to anyone else than you´ll be thrilled.
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by rachel-levy3332 – posted on Sep 24, 2008
A "home made surfing" type of a hostel. The hostel is located in the old part of the city. The only really negative point is, that the rooms can not be locked... But there is someone at the reception all the time.
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by andrejfirm8151 – posted on Sep 24, 2008
only one bathroom per floor is not nearly enough- had to wait for 40 minutes just to use the toilet in the morning.
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by emw-116501 – posted on Sep 23, 2008
The perfect hostel for San Sebstian, the location could hardly be better, it is right in the middle of the old town and surrounded by tapas and a 2 minute walk to the beach. I would highly recommend it!
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by bustamaa – posted on Sep 15, 2008
Best hostel ive stayed at by 110%!!
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by baubau1900 – posted on Sep 10, 2008
this place is rite near everythin & rooms are very big. but security is very bad! u get one key and thats for the floor you are on. but there is no locks on the bedroom doors and your key can open all the main doors on all floors!!! also they offer an all u can eat buffet and all u can drink... more this place is rite near everythin & rooms are very big. but security is very bad! u get one key and thats for the floor you are on. but there is no locks on the bedroom doors and your key can open all the main doors on all floors!!! also they offer an all u can eat buffet and all u can drink for 5 euro. however there was around 20 people and only 2 potato omlettes ans 1 stick of bread! totally a waste of money!close
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by jammy – posted on Sep 4, 2008
lo mejor la ubicacion muy cercana a las dos playas de san sebastian
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by ossma – posted on Aug 29, 2008
San Sebastian is a very expensive place and not a great deal of fun - The language barrier is the main cause although if you can speak spanish it may be more enjoyable. Too hectic during the months of August etc
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by adamb1323166 – posted on Aug 27, 2008
one room with running water, shower and toilet for about 25 people at each floor one of the worst I have ever been
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by josef4016 – posted on Aug 20, 2008
This is a very good hostel to stay in. Staff are very friendly.
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by conway – posted on Aug 18, 2008
The hostel was very nice, though it is lacking in bathrooms, a stove to cook on (very essential for budget travellers) and a common room for everyone to hang out together! Though the terrace parties were awesome, Matt the aussie did a great job bringing everyone together. All in all, two thumbs...
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by krbarry16327 – posted on Aug 18, 2008
The description how to find the hostel in town does not exist. But how to come from Madrid to San Sebastian, they let you know...
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by balticwave3548 – posted on Aug 18, 2008
strange place. three toilets/ showers for approx 60 - 90 people. so always waiting for the tioilet or the shower. the rooms were either squashy or small. breakfast was a joke. biscuits or cornflakes. no internet wi fi, which is crap if you dont travel with a laptop. very expensive for nothing.. i... more strange place. three toilets/ showers for approx 60 - 90 people. so always waiting for the tioilet or the shower. the rooms were either squashy or small. breakfast was a joke. biscuits or cornflakes. no internet wi fi, which is crap if you dont travel with a laptop. very expensive for nothing.. i saw a lot of other hostels which are tonnes better and cheaper.. not worth the money!close
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by klara8022 – posted on Aug 14, 2008
They could publish better directions. I was placed in a 8-person room though I ordered a 4-person room. I paid to place my luggage in a secure room, which I found unlocked when I came to pick it up. There are way too few bathrooms for the amount of people there. The breakfast was mostly cereal... more They could publish better directions. I was placed in a 8-person room though I ordered a 4-person room. I paid to place my luggage in a secure room, which I found unlocked when I came to pick it up. There are way too few bathrooms for the amount of people there. The breakfast was mostly cereal and coffee. The street was extremely noisy, but if you want to be near the bars and the parties, the location is superb. The staff was friendly and helpful when I needed them.close
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by haakon – posted on Aug 12, 2008
Only 1 bathroom for over 20 people is not good enough! Too bad if you need the toilet and someone is having a long shower!!
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by almanac150 – posted on Aug 12, 2008
I would be good to have more bathrooms and toilets (one toilet for about 16 people).
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by fennaandreessen7786 – posted on Aug 12, 2008
great location, great staff, not the cleanest but terrace drinks were fun. strange that some people were forced to sleep in double bunks with people they didnt know though.
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by captainc6214 – posted on Aug 11, 2008
There are no keys for any of the rooms, and they charge €5 to use a locker. Only one bathroom per floor so there is quite a queue in the mornings. Located in the old town, noisy street so bring earplugs!
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by chuckyblame6889 – posted on Aug 10, 2008
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Facilities at San Fermin
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