Albergue Juan Sebastián Elkano

Albergue Juan Sebastián Elkano in Hondarribia

Albergue Overview

Type: Public hostel-style albergue operated by the Gipuzkoa Youth Service, welcoming pilgrims, youth groups, and REAJ/IYHF cardholders.
Location: Camino Higer/Faro road, s/n, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Spain (≈800 m from town centre, ≈400 m from the beach).
Opened: Long-standing municipal youth facility (exact date unspecified).
Accessibility: Fully accessible—ramps, elevator, and adapted rooms and bathrooms.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 943 415 164
Email: elkano@gipuzkoa.eus
Website: —

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Multiple room types across three floors: 2-, 4-, 10- and 14-bed dorms; total capacity ~152 beds.
Prices: Offers bed & breakfast, half-board, and full-board (season-dependent rates).
Total Capacity: ~152 guests
Reservations: Accepted online for groups (minimum 12), REAJ/IYHF cardholders, schools, youth associations, and non-profits.
Pilgrim Credential: Required
Operating Season: Open year-round; reception 09:00–16:00; meals served (breakfast 09:00, lunch 13:30, dinner 20:30); closes at 24:00.

Albergue Amenities

• Comedor (dining hall), salón de actos (auditorium), TV/DVD/video rooms, meeting rooms, library, and study rooms.
• Laundry facilities and lockers for personal effects.
• Outdoor recreation area: garden, children’s playground, sports field with artificial grass, plus camping area.
• Secure bike parking and vehicle parking.
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout the facility.
• Adapted facilities for reduced mobility guests.

Pilgrim Insight

Although there aren’t many individual reviews, the Albergue Juan Sebastián Elkano in Hondarribia is valued for its:

• → **Spacious and well-equipped spaces**, ideal for large groups and families.
• → **Excellent accessibility**, with elevators, ramps, and adapted bathrooms.
• → **Strong facilities**, including dining hall, sports area, library, and communal spaces—making it feel more like a youth hostel than a traditional Camino stop.