Hotels in San Sebastián

San Sebastián is one of the most beautiful cities in the country and, the best thing is that its tourist attractions are very close to each other, which is perfect for discovering this town at your own pace. It is an ideal destination to spend a weekend in the Basque Country. If you are planning a visit to the north, read on and discover our recommendations to enjoy San Sebastián.

San Sebastián is known mainly for its beautiful coast of the Cantabrian Sea, its gastronomy and its architecture. Playa de la Concha is one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Its promenade, adorned with an ornamental white railing, has become the symbol of the Basque city. Other beaches worth visiting are Ondarreta and Zurriola. The latter especially if your visit to the Basque city is to practice surfing, since it is one of the most popular among surfers.

If you like viewpoints, you can't miss the views from Mount Igueldo. From there, you will have the best panoramic views of San Sebastián, La Concha Bay and the island of Santa Clara. To enjoy the opposite view, climb Mount Urgull, located on the other side of the bay.

Once you have seen La Concha Bay, we recommend one of the best things to do in San Sebastián: walk through the old town. The nucleus is the Plaza de la Constitución, which draws special attention to its balconies that, in the past, were the boxes from which bullfights were watched.

If you are traveling with your family, the San Sebastián Aquarium is a great option to visit with the little ones. After its remodeling, it has become one of the largest in Europe and has a tunnel that runs through the main pool. Another attraction for the little ones is to visit the city with the train or the tourist bus. They will have a great time!

San Sebastián is one of the cities best known for its gastronomy. If you like gastronomic tourism, San Sebastián is undoubtedly the city you should visit. It has 16 Michelin stars spread across 9 restaurants. It is also well known for its pintxos, the best place to try them is in the old part of the city, where you will find the largest concentration of bars you have ever seen.

If you travel by car to San Sebastián, the best option is to leave it in a parking lot and, although there is public transport, we recommend that you explore the city on foot, since the distances are very short.

Your best option when visiting San Sebastián is to stay at the Catalonia Donosti hotel. Located on the San Bartolomé hill and built on an old convent of which the northern façade is still preserved, it has magnificent panoramic views over La Concha beach and is very close to all the tourist spots in the city.