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Safety index

92 out of 100

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Safe area

Botxo Gallery - Hostel

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6.0

Poor (66 ratings)

Bilbao, Spain - 

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1.05 km Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

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1.19 km Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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1.26 km Plaza Moyua

Hotel Overview

Botxo Gallery - Hostel is a relatively well-received accommodation option located in Bilbao. The hostel has garnered feedback from guests that highlight both its strengths and weaknesses. Based on a collection of user reviews, here’s what stands out about Botxo Gallery - Hostel:

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Hotel highlights

Location

  1. Location: Situated in a prime area, making it convenient for exploring the city.
  2. View: Offers stunning views that enhance the stay experience.
  3. Affordability: Provides good value for money, making it an ideal option for budget travelers.
  4. Friendly Staff: The hostel is known for having welcoming and helpful staff.
  5. Cleanliness: Maintains a high level of cleanliness throughout the property.
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Area for improvement

Sleep

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  1. Noise Levels: Some reviews mention issues with noise, which can affect sleep quality.
  2. Room Size: Guests have noted that some rooms may feel cramped.
  3. Amenities: Limited amenities compared to other accommodations.
  4. WiFi: Connectivity can be inconsistent, which may inconvenience some guests.
  5. Bathroom Facilities: A few guests have reported that the bathroom facilities could be improved.

Amenities

Microwave

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

Business services

Business services

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

No onsite parking available

TV in common areas

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Total 66 Reviews

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Blended Web Rating

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6.0

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66 Reviews

6.0 / 10

Reviews

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Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.

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Sleep was mentioned 81 times

69% Negative17% Positive

Reviews based on Sleep

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Werbung Werbung11 months ago
1/5Google icon

The one thing that was great about this hostel is the location. There are two dormitories in total with 15 and 21 beds, something that is conspicuously missing from booking.com(it is mentioned on their website though) where they only ever show 4 beds in one room. The two rooms are also not even completely separated meaning you can hear if any of the other 35 people are snoring. Also the beds are triple bunks, meaning that you have basically no room and due to the layout there is also no privacy. They have the beds one against the other with foot/head ends against each other with no separation and in one place the person in the middle bed can only choose whose person's feet they want to put their head next to. There are lockers but you have to bring your own lock, they are also located in the dormitories which makes it that you disturb anyone sleeping while searching for something and don't have light while using them. The dormitories are also cooled down to a point where you are quite cold at night(I'd guess 15°C) with the provided bed sheet as a blanket, yes a singular bed sheet. The bathroom and toilets aren't properly cleaned and also all other parts of the hostel are visibly dirty in some places. The showers have horrendous hot water pressure meaning that you're either showering cold or for quite a long time. The staff also exclusively spoke Spanish which made communication rather difficult, i.e. using google translate for everything. So don't go here but if you do bring earplugs, a few large towels for privacy around the bed and a lock for your locker.

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Angus Thornborough1 year ago
1/5Google icon

Is genuinely criminal how this place is still in operation, definitely violates multiple EU health laws. People are made to sleep in the single bedroom at this place which holds 36 people on triple bunk beds. Meaning everyone has an extremely tight space to sit and lie awake all night (because it’s impossible to sleep). Hostel is apparently targeted for youth but the drunken old men who lie on ventilators on the floor makes you question the name? As there are so many people in one room, the light floods in at all hours when different people return from being out and with no curtains or way of stopping this light it wakes everyone up every time. If you’re unfortunate enough to be on the middle bunk, you will be surrounded by bodies on every single side of you, diagonally and above and below you which adds to the morgue feel. The best thing about this hostel is definitely leaving it doesn’t ever feel safe and is beyond dangerous.

Hotel Quality

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General Info

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Total number of rooms 2

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Number of floors 1

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Number of buildings/towers 1

WiFi Quality

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Idle

6

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301

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280

Wifi Speed Is Good For

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web browsing

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HD online movies

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group video calls

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online streaming

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4K online movies

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online gaming

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Location Area Map

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What's nearby

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

1.05 km

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

1.19 km

Plaza Moyua

1.26 km

Plaza Nueva

1.4 km

San Mames Stadium

2.5 km

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Getting around

Abandoibarra Tram Stop

840 m

Bilbao (YJI-Bilbao-Abando Train Station)

1.33 km

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Airports Nearby

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

6 km

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Restaurants

Amorino

490 m

Cafe Guggenheim

560 m

ARVO Coffee & Plants

560 m

Singular

630 m

Buenas Vistas Terrace

420 m

Street View

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Daytime safety

58 out of 100

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Nighttime safety

38 out of 100

Unsafe

Bilbao safety index

Safety

Crime

92

Overall Safety Index

Very Safe

An average rating of the six safety categories

92 out of 100

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Women safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.

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89

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Physical safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.

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100

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Property safety

Safe

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Likelihood of theft.

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71

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Political safety

Very Safe

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Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.

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91

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LGBTQ safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.

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100

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Medical safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.

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100

52

Overall Crime index

Moderate

An average rating of the crime categories

52 out of 100

Property crime severity

Moderate

56

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Mugging or robbery  55/100

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Car theft  42/100

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Car break-ins  49/100

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Home break-ins  50/100

Violent crime severity

Moderate

52

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Physical attacks  54/100

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Racism or religion motivated attacks  36/100

Other crime severity

Moderate

55

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Insult or harassment in public  49/100

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Corruption or bribery  51/100

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Drug problem  54/100

Prices Around Property

Average Daily Costs Per Person

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Bottle of water 1.5L

$0.5 - $1.1

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Coffee

$1.5 - $2

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Beer 0.5L

$0.6 - $1.1

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Meal, inexpensive restaurant

$12 - $15

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Public transport, one-way ticket

$1 - $1.8

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Taxi 1km (normal tariff)

$0.8 - $1.3

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Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course

$50 - $90

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Bottle of mid-range wine

$3 - $10

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8 - $10

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Coke/Pepsi 0.33L

$1.8 - $2.5

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Public transport, monthly pass

$30 - $46

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Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.5 - $1.8

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Mobile phone monthly plan

$10 - $20

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Fitness club, monthly fee

$35 - $50

Weather In Bilbao

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Air Quality

Moderate

PM2.512

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27

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Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.

Drinkable Water Quality

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Poor

Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.

Traffic around property

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Light

Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.

House Rules

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Check in after 16:00

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Check out until 11:00

Children welcome

No pets

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