Hostal Costa

About Hostal Costa

Hostal Costa suits travellers who want a straightforward, low-cost base within reach of Ibiza Town's historic core and the south-coast beaches. The one-star guesthouse does not aim for frills: the facilities are practical, and the location puts you between the walled old town and the Playa d'en Bossa strip. It is a sensible choice for a short holiday where the room is mainly for sleeping and showering.

The property is a hostal, the Spanish term for a modest guesthouse. It has one star and no guest score is listed. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a safe and free WiFi. A terrace and a balcony are available, and the guesthouse offers a laundry service, car rental and family rooms. The lack of on-site dining or a pool means guests eat out and spend their days exploring.

Location: Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town

Hostal Costa is on Sa Basora street, in the lower part of Ibiza Town. Dalt Vila, the UNESCO-listed walled upper town, is 1.8 km away in a straight line. The port, with ferries to Formentera and the mainland, is 2.5 km from the guesthouse. The area is urban: streets of shops, bars and restaurants, with the marina and the old town walls within a 20-minute walk.

In high summer the streets around the guesthouse are busy with visitors and traffic. The shoulder months of May, June, September and October are quieter, and the town stays open all year. A car is not essential for the town centre, but a hire car or taxi is useful for reaching coves and beaches further out. The guesthouse lists a car rental service.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Hostal Costa are listed with air conditioning, a TV, a safe and free WiFi. Some rooms have a balcony. The guesthouse has family rooms, so it can accommodate groups with children. For late arrivals, check-in times should be confirmed directly with the property, as the reception may not be staffed around the clock.

The facilities are basic but cover the essentials: cleaning, laundry service and a terrace. There is no restaurant or bar on site. Guests who need to eat late should note that many restaurants in Ibiza Town close by midnight outside the peak season. The guesthouse provides a safe for valuables, and first aid is available.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 5.1 km straight line from Hostal Costa. Taxis from the terminal to the guesthouse take about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. A bus from the airport to Ibiza Town runs more frequently in summer; the stop is about 1.5 km from the guesthouse, a short taxi ride or a 20-minute walk. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the whole stay.

From Ibiza Town port, the guesthouse is 2.5 km straight line, a 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride. Ferries from the port connect to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer; check the schedules with the operators.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins is 1.4 km from the guesthouse, a 15-minute walk. The walls of Dalt Vila are 2.1 km away, a 25-minute walk up the hill. The Ses Salines dunes are 8.2 km away, reachable by car or seasonal bus. Playa d'en Bossa, the longest beach on Ibiza, is 2.3 km straight line, about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride.

Ibiza's food is based on fish and rice. Bullit de peix and arròs a banda are the classic fish stew served in two courses. Fresh fish and rice dishes are common on menus around the town. For a day out, the coves of the south coast, such as Cala d'Hort facing Es Vedrà, are about 10 km by road and best reached by car or seasonal bus.

A day from Hostal Costa

Start the morning with a walk to Dalt Vila, 2.1 km from the guesthouse. Climb through the Renaissance gate to the cathedral at the top. The views over the port and the sea take about an hour. Descend to the port area, 2.5 km from the guesthouse, and take a fast ferry to Formentera for a few hours; the crossing takes about 30-35 minutes. Return to Ibiza Town in the afternoon.

In the late afternoon, walk to Puig des Molins, 1.4 km from the guesthouse, to see the Phoenician-Punic tombs. From there, head towards Playa d'en Bossa, 2.3 km straight line, for a swim. The beach is long and busy in summer. For dinner, find a seafood restaurant in the town centre. The guesthouse is a short walk back from the port.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Hostal Costa for its opening dates. July and August are the peak months, with the highest demand and temperatures. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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