All Iron Hostel

This is an absolute revolting hostel. They will place you in a room they feel you will be suited for. So if you’ve had a long journey and don’t look like a Madonna when you arrive you’ll be in for a surprise. The surprise: 1. Mites in the duvets 2. Duvets are not washed 3. Bugs in the lockers 4. Not even slippers will protect you from tinea pedis 5. If you pay for your clothes to be washed - they wont wash them all and some go missing! 6. Disgusting guests with no basic hygiene Unable to sleep due to someone constantly letting off gas in my room and without a care in the world, I requested a room change. They offered me a room with folks that were not much different from the one I was in. After all the days of scratching and then seeing bugs in my locker at 2am I thought this was the final nerve and decided to get a hotel. Save more money if you have to come to Bilbao. And for the hostel folks “keep the change”.

I'd like to give this a higher review but unfortunately I had a couiple things stolen from me. Luckily they were expendable, including some hair gel and a full bag of walnuts, but it makes me wodner what worse could have happened if I had left my passport of wallet out, or did not bring a padlock with me for my locker. Made me not feel very great. However, the laundry service, staff (shoutout Eliot), free breakfast, and loung area made up for this fault. It is also near El casco viejo, but it requires a good walk up a hill. But grocery storee is nearby which is super appreciated. Bring your own towel because you have to rent one here.

The shower place had some bugs so I wasn’t happy about it but still it is worth the price and the staff were really friendly. I would definitely go again when I visit Bilbao.

Really dirty, sheets were stained, no locks on doors or rooms anyone could wander in. A lot older than other hostels definitely avg age was 50+ people in kitchen talking loudly. Bathrooms were clean and spacious

Other than the place being clean and cheap (though not cheap enough for the quality), not a place I recommend. First, when I came to check in, the person at the desk was showing someone around, saw me, and ignored. No “just a minute” or “I’ll be with you in a sec”. Small, but usually you’re at least acknowledged. The bed and sleep were fine but have headphones if you’re a light sleeper. The shower is a timed shower. So, you have to press the button to keep it on which doesn’t allow it to warm up. (Just hold it down for awhile and you’ll get some lukewarm water). People were allowed to sleep on the sofas in the public space. The breakfast didn’t open til about 810 (the kitchen stays locked from 1045p until then). I was rudely told to wait when I just wanted some hot water for my personally brought coffee. A few things that occurred which aren’t directly the hostel’s fault but just gives some insight: a guy taking a number two with door wide open, a guy washing his feet in the sink where you brush your teeth, a couple in the male shower together in the morning, a guy walking around in his underwear back and forth in the public areas, music on in main areas all day. Needless to say, I ended my stay early.

Nice hostel, good value for money, with plenty of hot showers and good cooking facilities. Next to supermarket but located up from Bilbao old town so a bit of a hike up the hill. Only 500m from Bilbao metro. Would stay here again if travelling through Bilbao