San Sebastián Small Luxury Hotels
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Nestled along the golden curve of La Concha, Small Luxury Hotels in San Sebastián offer intimate, design-forward stays where Michelin-caliber dining, bespoke service and panoramic sea or old-town views combine to create an unforgettable Basque experience. For the best stay, choose a boutique property with a spa or rooftop terrace and ask the concierge to arrange a pintxo crawl, a reservation at a top gastronomic house and local experiences like surf lessons in Gros or a guided market tour. Book well in advance for summer and festival periods to secure signature rooms and sought-after dining times.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in San Sebastián
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Lasala Plaza Hotel
Lasala Plaza Hotel sits in San Sebastián’s Old Town on the Port, just 80 metres from Calle Mayor, a 2-minute walk from La Concha promenade, about 7 minutes on foot from the Kursaal and roughly 500 metres from the Victoria Eugenia Theatre; the hotel offers à la carte breakfast and a restaurant serving Basque cuisine for lunch and dinner, free WiFi throughout, spacious bright rooms with modern décor, flat-screen TV, safe, minibar, air conditioning and heating, and bathrooms with free toiletries, radiant (underfloor) heating, bath or shower and hairdryer, while reception staff (English, Spanish and French) are available 24 hours and San Sebastián Airport is 20 km away. - Prime Old Town/Port location, steps from La Concha - On-site Basque restaurant and à la carte breakfast - Spacious, modern rooms with AC, minibar, TV and safe - Free WiFi and 24-hour multilingual reception - Close to Kursaal and Victoria Eugenia Theatre
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Downtown San Sebastián Hotels with Balcony
Room Mate Gorka
Room Mate Gorka is a 4-star hotel in the heart of San Sebastián, just 400 metres from La Concha Beach, offering a fitness centre, restaurant and bar, free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour front desk; air-conditioned rooms include a desk, kettle, minibar, safe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bidet, with some rooms featuring balconies and city views, bed linen and towels provided, and guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast — nearby attractions include Zurriola Beach, Santa Clara Island and Calle Mayor, while San Sebastián Airport is 21 km away. - Excellent central location (400 m from La Concha) - On-site fitness centre, restaurant and bar - Free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities - Some rooms offer balconies with city views - Buffet breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Hotel Palacio de Aiete
Hotel Palacio de Aiete is a modern, air-conditioned hotel in a residential area of San Sebastián offering a gym and a rooftop sun terrace with panoramic city views; bright rooms include flat-screen satellite TVs, a choice of pillows and private bathrooms with toiletries, while guests benefit from free WiFi and on-site or nearby free parking. The property also features a top-floor equipped apartment with a kitchenette, an elegant restaurant serving typical Basque cuisine, and a coffee shop with a garden courtyard and terrace; La Concha Beach and Miramar Palace are about a 20-minute walk away and Miramon Technology Park is a 5-minute drive. - Rooftop terrace with panoramic views - Free WiFi and free parking nearby - On-site Basque restaurant and coffee shop with garden - Gym and modern, air-conditioned rooms - Top-floor apartment with kitchenette
Hotel Atari
Hotel Atari is a 4-star boutique property in San Sebastián offering a shared lounge, terrace, on-site restaurant and bar, free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour front desk; the hotel serves buffet or à la carte breakfast, some rooms feature balconies with city views, and it is conveniently located near La Concha, Zurriola and Santa Clara Island beaches, with San Sebastián Airport 21 km away. - Boutique hotel - Newly opened, July 2022 - Free WiFi and room service - 24-hour front desk - Close to La Concha, Zurriola and Santa Clara beaches
San Sebastián Hotels with Private Balcony
Hotel Maria Cristina
Hotel Maria Cristina is a five-star landmark in San Sebastián, located opposite the Victoria Eugenia Theatre and offering sweeping views of the Cantabrian Sea and the Urumea River; dating from 1912, the hotel combines historic architecture with elegantly furnished rooms and complimentary WiFi. - Prime location opposite Victoria Eugenia Theatre - Panoramic sea and river views - Historic 1912 building with classic elegance - Elegant rooms with free WiFi - Five-star luxury and attentive service
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is a grand 19th-century building on San Sebastián’s seafront promenade, sitting next to the beach with sweeping views over La Concha Bay; the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and provides guests with discounted access to the nearby La Perla Spa. - Prime views of La Concha Bay - Beachfront seafront promenade location - Discounted access to La Perla Spa - Air-conditioned rooms with private balconies - Historic 19th-century architecture
Hotel Tres Reyes San Sebastián
Located in San Sebastián, 5.7 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Hotel Tres Reyes San Sebastián offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden; the property also features an on-site restaurant, a bar, room service and a 24-hour front desk, with complimentary WiFi throughout. - Seasonal outdoor pool - Private on-site parking - 24-hour front desk and room service - Free WiFi throughout - On-site restaurant and bar
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Mercure Monte Igueldo
Perched on Mount Igueldo with impressive views over San Sebastián Bay and the Bay of Biscay, Mercure Monte Igueldo offers attractive, classic décor and spacious rooms—some with private balconies—equipped with satellite TV and a minibar; the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, the El Torreón Restaurant serving gourmet and traditional Basque cuisine, plus a bar and coffee shop for drinks and light meals. Located next to San Sebastián’s old lighthouse, guests can take the nearby cable car down to Playa de la Concha, while the city centre is just 1.8 km away. - Stunning bay and city views - Seasonal outdoor pool - On-site gourmet and Basque dining - Easy access to cable car and Playa de la Concha - Spacious rooms with minibar and satellite TV
Hotel Silken Amara Plaza
Hotel Silken Amara Plaza sits quietly beside the River Urumea in Plaza Pio XII, offering elegant, air-conditioned rooms with smart contemporary décor, free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TV, work desk and private bathroom with hairdryer; the hotel houses a large modern art collection and features the Plaza Restaurant serving Basque and international dishes and Piano Bar La Ola, a gastro-pub with drinks and a small menu of modern plates, while the 24-hour reception can arrange tickets and bike hire — San Sebastián Cathedral and Anoeta Stadium are about a 10-minute walk away and Playa de la Concha is 1.5 km from the hotel. - Riverside, quiet location near major sights - Modern, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi‑Fi - On-site Basque/international restaurant and gastro-pub - 24-hour reception offering ticketing and bike hire - Extensive modern art collection throughout the hotel