Albergue Juan Sebastián Elkano

Albergue Juan Sebastián Elkano in Hondarribia

Albergue

Tipo: Albergue Juan Sebastián Elkano is a public hostel-style albergue operated by the Gipuzkoa Youth Service, welcoming pilgrims, youth groups, and REAJ/IYHF cardholders.
Ubicación: Camino Higer/Faro road, s/n, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Spain (≈800 m from town centre, ≈400 m from the beach).
Abierto: Long-standing municipal youth facility (exact date unspecified).
Accesibilidad: Fully accessible—ramps, elevator, and adapted rooms and bathrooms.
Contacto:
Teléfono: (+34) 943 415 164
Correo electrónico: elkano@gipuzkoa.eus
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Instalaciones del Albergue

Habitaciones: Multiple room types across three floors: 2-, 4-, 10- and 14-bed dorms; total capacity ~152 beds.
Los precios: Offers bed & breakfast, half-board, and full-board (season-dependent rates).
Capacidad total: ~152 guests
Reservas: Accepted online for groups (minimum 12), REAJ/IYHF cardholders, schools, youth associations, and non-profits.
Credencial de Peregrino: Requerido
Temporada de funcionamiento: Open year-round; reception 09:00–16:00; meals served (breakfast 09:00, lunch 13:30, dinner 20:30); closes at 24:00.

Servicios del Albergue

• 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.

La visión del peregrino

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.

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