Hostal la Numantina

Designated as our stopover on a tour of the north of Spainthis is a basic hostal - in a good central position for walk and near the river Ebro which runs through the town. Though some way through a renovation process with work in progress the rooms were clan and not too small for a single person. Rooms have TV and basic facilities and the shower OK though mssing the attachment for the head meant I had to hold while showering. My bed was 2 singles opushed together but made up as singles so I had to remake as they were short for me. Reception has free coffee and tea making and the staff are friendly though I was disappointed when the commitment to fix the shower was not fulfilled.

They advertised AC, but it didn’t work. We had to keep the window open to cool the room and the street lights lite the whole room along with all of the street noise.

Stayed here twice during my camino, before and after I went to Bilbao. Awesome location near the major sites and Calle del Laurel (known for its tapas bars). Loved the vibe at the reception area, and the receptionist was very nice and helpful; she even printed my Correos envelope for free. My first room was the perfect size for one person and was nice, bright, and clean; the bathroom was also spotless. The only problem was that the wifi could not be detected from the room. My second stay was better, wifi signal was strong and I was placed in a bigger room. However, it was a weekend so the noise from Calle del Laurel could be heard through the closed windows.

The first you will see when you arrive is that the reception is not on the ground floor, but on the second one (ring the bell by the street entrance). In addition to this, in February they were installing an elevator in the building, which means that the stairs were a mess and made a bad first impression. But this is actually a really good hostel, starting with the kind, friendly, helpful staff that speaks good English. In the reception customers can also get coffee, hot chocolate and hot water for free. The wifi is also free and works well. As for the rooms, they are spacious, very clean, but basic. They are equipped with A/C (and heating), a flat TV and an ensuite, modern, nice bathroom. The hostel's location is great, right in the middle of the action in the old town and very close to many tapas bars, restaurants and the main tourist attractions, while it is also a 15 minutes walk from the bus station.

It’s a nice basic place to stay and it is reasonably priced.

When you first get to the Hostel you might think, this does not look promising! An elevator is being constructed so the entrance is in rough shape. Once you get upstairs, though, it is a very pleasant place. It has a nice big lobby with free coffee/tea and lots of room to lounge, and the rooms were surprisingly big and well-appointed. The only downside is that it is located close to the pinxtos action, which means that if you are early to bed, there will be a lot of street noise coming in from the night life. The room has blackout blinds - they let in quite a bit of light still but with an eye mask I was able to manage. The air conditioning works like a charm and the shower was fantastic.

Close to everything.

Great location