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:
1/5
Safety index
92 out of 100
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Botxo Gallery - Hostel
6.0
(66 ratings)
Bilbao, Spain -
1.05 km Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
1.19 km Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
1.26 km Plaza Moyua
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
- Location: Situated in a prime area, making it convenient for exploring the city.
- View: Offers stunning views that enhance the stay experience.
- Affordability: Provides good value for money, making it an ideal option for budget travelers.
- Friendly Staff: The hostel is known for having welcoming and helpful staff.
- Cleanliness: Maintains a high level of cleanliness throughout the property.
Area for improvement
Sleep
Cleanliness
Bathroom
- Noise Levels: Some reviews mention issues with noise, which can affect sleep quality.
- Room Size: Guests have noted that some rooms may feel cramped.
- Amenities: Limited amenities compared to other accommodations.
- WiFi: Connectivity can be inconsistent, which may inconvenience some guests.
- Bathroom Facilities: A few guests have reported that the bathroom facilities could be improved.
Amenities
Microwave
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Business services
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
No onsite parking available
TV in common areas
RateScore
Total 66 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
expedia
66 Reviews
6.0 / 10
Reviews
Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.
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Sleep was mentioned 81 times
Reviews based on Sleep
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.
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
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
General Info
Total number of rooms 2
Number of floors 1
Number of buildings/towers 1
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
6Download
301Upload
280Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
58 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
38 out of 100
Unsafe
Bilbao safety index
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
92 out of 100
Women safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
89
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
100
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
71
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
91
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
52 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
56
Mugging or robbery 55/100
Car theft 42/100
Car break-ins 49/100
Home break-ins 50/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
52
Physical attacks 54/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 36/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
55
Insult or harassment in public 49/100
Corruption or bribery 51/100
Drug problem 54/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.5 - $1.1
Coffee
$1.5 - $2
Beer 0.5L
$0.6 - $1.1
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$12 - $15
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1 - $1.8
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.8 - $1.3
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$50 - $90
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3 - $10
McMeal at McDonalds
$8 - $10
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.8 - $2.5
Public transport, monthly pass
$30 - $46
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.5 - $1.8
Mobile phone monthly plan
$10 - $20
Fitness club, monthly fee
$35 - $50
Weather In Bilbao
Precipitation In Bilbao
Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.512
PM1021
27
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 16:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets