San Sebastián · Basque Country · Spain
Where you stay in San Sebastián is part of the experience, not just a base. We match you with a hotel that fits how you like to travel — a grand house on the river at the edge of the old town, or a quiet one on the hills above the open sea.
01Where to stay
Distances are in a straight line to the Plaza de la Constitución in the Parte Vieja.
The city’s centre, laid out when the walls came down, between the Parte Vieja, the Urumea and La Concha Bay: the Belle Époque streets of the Romantic Area and the shops of Urbieta and Getaria. For the old town’s bars and the beaches, both on foot.
A five-star house on the Urumea at the edge of the Parte Vieja, a short walk from La Concha, with two restaurants, a cocktail bar and river-view suites.
Suits Travellers who come to San Sebastián to eat well and walk the city, couples, and families, with family rooms for four and suites that connect into several bedrooms.
West of the bay, on the far side of Monte Igeldo, the hills of Igeldo look out over the open sea along the Gipuzkoan coast. For a quiet house above the sea, with the city a short drive away.
A five-star house of 22 rooms on Monte Igeldo, every one looking out to sea, with Pedro Subijana's restaurant and an adults-only spa.
Suits Couples, and travellers who come to San Sebastián to eat and want a quiet house on the coast to come back to rather than a hotel in the middle of town.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
San Sebastián’s centre lies between La Concha Bay and the mouth of the Urumea, with the Parte Vieja at the foot of Monte Urgull; Monte Igeldo closes the bay to the west. The map shows our featured hotels and the Plaza de la Constitución.
02Side by side
| Hotel María Cristina | Hotel Akelarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Centro | Igeldo |
| Setting | City house on the Urumea, at the edge of the Parte Vieja | Hillside house on Monte Igeldo, over the Bay of Biscay |
| Star category | Five-star | Five-star |
| Rooms | 138 | 22 |
| Beach | La Concha and the Zurriola, each under 500 m away | Not confirmed |
| Pool | Not confirmed | A hydrotherapy pool in the spa; plunge pools in the Ocean Suites |
| Spa and wellness | A 24-hour fitness centre | Adults-only spa and a 24-hour fitness room |
| Dining | Amelia, The Gallery and the Dry Martini bar | Akelarre and Espazio Oteiza |
| To the Plaza de la Constitución in the Parte Vieja | 420 m | 5.0 km |
Facts from the hotels' official websites and official tourism sources, checked 1 October 2026. Distances are straight lines from each hotel's checked map position to the Plaza de la Constitución in the Parte Vieja. A dash means we have not confirmed that detail.
03Arranging a stay
A selection of hotels we recommend in San Sebastián, both five-star. We can also arrange other properties to suit your preferences and travel plans, including a private villa by the sea or in the country.
After discussing your plans, we prepare a tailored proposal with a quoted trip price and clear inclusions. Once you approve it and complete the agreed booking requirements, we confirm your arrangements, coordinate the details and support you while you travel.
For the city itself, our San Sebastián travel guide covers its neighbourhoods and what to see, and our guide to San Sebastián’s food its tables and bars.
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