FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Times, rules and the little details that make your stay perfect.
Here are the answers to the most common questions. If you can't find yours, just write to us – that's what we're here for.
From 15:00 to 24:00. If you arrive earlier, we have somewhere to leave your luggage. It's free.
By 11:00. Please stick to this time so we can prepare the rooms for the next guests. You'll need to return your electronic key (there is a €3 charge if you don't).
Yes. You can access the building at any time of day, but at night we'll ask you to show your key as a security measure. On the odd day, reception may be closed for a few hours overnight.
Yes, from 07:30 to 10:30. If you need to have breakfast earlier, let us know at reception.
Yes. In the shared rooms the bed linen is in your locker: take it out and make up your bed. Before check-out, strip the sheets and leave them back in the locker.
Yes, towel hire costs €3. Ask at reception and hand it back when you leave. In private and family rooms, towels are included.
Yes, from 11:30 to 23:00. You can leave your food in the space assigned to your room number. Eating or drinking in the rooms is not allowed.
From 09:00 to 22:00. Please keep the noise down, as it's part of a courtyard shared with neighbours.
Yes. Private rooms have one in the room; for shared rooms it's in the bathroom or available on request at reception.
Every bed has its own locker. They close with a padlock, which you can bring yourself or buy at reception with a €5 deposit. We recommend keeping your personal belongings safe: Koba is not responsible for any loss or theft.
By law, under-18s cannot stay in shared rooms with strangers without a guardian. They can stay in private and family rooms accompanied by an adult.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the hostel. Please go out to the street or the terrace if you want to smoke. Breaking this rule carries a €30 fine.
Much as we love animals, we don't allow pets for hygiene reasons.
Climbing out of the windows and hanging any object from the windows anywhere in the building is not allowed.
Yes, there is a fridge for guests to use. There are stickers and a pen to write your name and check-out date, so we don't throw your food away when we tidy the fridge. Any food without a name and date will be discarded.
Yes, at no extra cost. We have a secure storage room for surfboards and bikes. We also hire out bikes, boards and wetsuits.
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