No. Although the “camino del norte” would suggest that the route hugs the Basque coast, it is half an hour drive inland from where we are. Also, there is another hamlet called Olabe near Gernika that shouldn’t be confused with our hostel.

No, however we do have a large, modern, self-catering kitchen for guests to use. We also try to keep a regular supply of coffee, decaf coffee and tea (incluing Yorkshire tea!) for guests to enjoy.

The hostel has 6 rooms (32 beds). If you have reserved the whole hostel by contacting Olabe directly then you and your group have exclusive use of the whole hostel. Otherwise the kitchen, bathrooms and communal areas can also be used by other guests. All bathrooms can be locked from the inside for more privacy of course. 

Yes, we offer discounted rates which will give you and your group exclusive use of the whole hostel. Please call us directly or email us to check availability.

We are afraid not. The minimum stay is 2 nights. 

There is free, private, on-site parking for up to 12 cars at the top near the hostel entrance. 

No. Olabe is registered as a hostel and not a campsite. Parking is strictly for hostel guests only. There are places to park camper vans nearby in Ea and Lekeitio, but not in Bedarona. 

There are small shops in Ea and Ispaster and larger supermarkets in Lekeitio and Gernika, but all shops are closed on Sundays and national holidays. Ea is a 15 minute walk through the woods from Olabe, but the walk back is uphill, so allow for 30 minutes.

• Check-in is between 17:30 and 21:30 and it is advised to message us with your estimated time of arrival so we can be ready to welcome you
• Check-out is before 11:00
• If you need to check-in or out at another time outside these hours this needs to be arranged and confirmed with the host a minimum of 2 days before arrival

No. As well as a hostel, Olabe operates as a farm. We keep sheep, pigs, chickens and sheepdogs, and we cannot allow for other animals that are beyond our control.