Hotels in San Sebastian

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Located on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastian is a beautiful city that is an integral part of the Autonomous Basque Community of Spain. Medium in size but large in culture and history, it boasts award winning urban beaches and stunning architecture that has been likened to that of Paris and a reputation for fine cuisine.

Anyone planning a budget vacation to San Sebastian can find appropriate accommodation throughout the town. It’s worth paying a little bit extra for a stunning view of the seafront and ocean.

Neighbourhoods of San Sebastian

San Sebastian consists of a number of districts:

  • Old Quarter: This is where you will find many of the city’s most important historical buildings, along with plenty of tapas bars and restaurants.
  • Downtown: One of the best areas for shopping, featuring an organised grid network of busy roads.
  • Gros: This is arguably the most scenic area of the city, home to Zurriola beach and standing across from the Uremea River.
  • Beaches: The four main beaches in San Sebastian are the Playa de la Concha, the Playa de Ondarreta, the Playa de la Zurriola and the Playa de Gros.

What to see and do in San Sebastian

There is plenty to see and do in San Sebastian, with some highlights including the San Telmo Museum of Basque history, the Good Shepherd of San Sebastian Cathedral, and a visit to the picturesque Santa Clara Island.

What to eat in San Sebastian

Some of the traditional dishes that you must try in San Sebastian are boquerones en vinagre which are pickled anchovies, pintxos which are a tapas mixture of olives, peppers and anchovies, and txuleta which is a grass fed beef dish.

Typical events and festivals in San Sebastian

Some of the best annual festivals in San Sebastian include Carnival in March, the Olatu Talka in June, and the huge Semana Grande celebration in August.

How to move around in San Sebastian

San Sebastian is a perfect city for walking, but visitors can also take advantage of the bus routes, taxi services, and bike rental opportunities across the region.

The climate in San Sebastian

The weather is pleasantly mild all year round in San Sebastian. The period of Midsummer, from July to August is always the hottest, and this sees an annual surge in tourism over the summer holidays.

More interesting facts about and sights in San Sebastian

Did you know that the very first Cristobal Balenciaga retail shop opened in San Sebastian in 1924?

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In San Sebastian we will have light rain, nice temperatures probable throught the day.

    • Wednesday
    • 68°F | 55°F
    • Thursday
    • 64°F | 55°F
    • Friday
    • 66°F | 55°F
    • Saturday
    • 55°F | 50°F

Locations near San Sebastian

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Hotel Abba San Sebastian

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Sercotel Europa

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in San Sebastian

The most centrally located hotels in San Sebastian with the best ratings are: Hotel Pension Alameda, Hotel De Londres Y De Inglaterra and Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection , San Sebastian.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in San Sebastian, the average price per night is 38 , while you will pay an average of 27 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 154 .

You can make reservations at Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection , San Sebastian and Hotel Ilunion San Sebastian if you´re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to San Sebastian.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in San Sebastian, like Hotel Leku Eder, Hotel De Londres Y De Inglaterra or Hotel Villa Soro.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in San Sebastian, we recommend Hotel Leku Eder, Hotel De Londres Y De Inglaterra and Hotel Villa Soro.

If you´re looking for peace and quiet and want to stay at an adult-only hotel in San Sebastian, we recommend Hotel Silken Amara Plaza.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in San Sebastian are Pensión Ametzagaña, Hotel Donosti and Hotel Palacio De Aiete.

If you want to save time, the hotels in San Sebastian with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection , San Sebastian, Irenaz Resort Apartamentos and Hotel Zaragoza Plaza.

The best hotels with a pool in San Sebastian are Hotel Barcelo Costa Vasca, Hotel Avenida and Hotel Mercure San Sebastián Monte Igueldo.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in San Sebastian are Hotel Nh Collection San Sebastian Aranzazu, Hotel Pension Alameda and Hotel Leku Eder.