Old Town San Sebastián Travel Guide

San Sebastián

Old Town showing street scenes as well as a small group of people
Old Town featuring night scenes and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Monte Urgull featuring a bay or harbour, a coastal town and a city
Old Town San Sebastián
Old Town showing interior views, food and a bar

Popular places to visit

Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium as well as a small group of people

Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium during your trip to San Sebastián. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium
Plaza de La Constitucion featuring a square or plaza, night scenes and heritage elements

Plaza de La Constitucion

You can learn about the history of San Sebastián with a stop at Plaza de La Constitucion. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Plaza de La Constitucion
Monte Urgull showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Monte Urgull

Explore the great outdoors at Monte Urgull, a lovely green space in San Sebastián. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Monte Urgull
Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro showing heritage elements and interior views

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus

You can learn about the history of San Sebastián when you stop by Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
San Telmo Museum which includes heritage elements and interior views

San Telmo Museum

You can browse the exhibits at San Telmo Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in San Sebastián. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

San Telmo Museum
Castillo de la Mota showing heritage elements

Castillo de la Mota

Castillo de la Mota is just one of the places to see in San Sebastián, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Castillo de la Mota

Top hotels in Old Town San Sebastián

Lasala Plaza Hotel - Adults only

Lasala Plaza Hotel - Adults only

4 out of 5
Plaza Lasala, 2, San Sebastián, Guipuzcoa
The price is 9.122.746 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
9.122.746 ₫
10.035.020 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (674 reviews)
"Dry nice but driving to it was an adventure. Fortunately most of the locals are used to giving directions. Overall an excellent place to stay with location and views unmatched by other locales"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Lasala Plaza Hotel - Adults only
Hotel Atari

Hotel Atari

2 out of 5
C. Mayor 18, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
Stay at this hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay at Hotel Atari. The food around you is obviously to die for and the hotel food was just as good. Really amazing breakfast. It’s close to everything that would you need, food, drinks, clothes, shoes. Great views of the church nearby. The beach is a 10 min walk and the port is ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Hotel Atari
Casa Nicolasa

Casa Nicolasa

2 out of 5
Calle Aldamar, 4, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
Stay at this pension in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and minibars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
"Our stay in San Sebastián was fantastic from start to finish. The staff were very helpful, always ready with a smile and willing to assist with anything we needed, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The location is nothing short of incredible—right outside the vibrant part of town ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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Casa Nicolasa
Hotel SANSEbay

Hotel SANSEbay

3.5 out of 5
Calle mari 21, San Sebastián
The price is 3.097.229 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
3.097.229 ₫
3.406.952 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (435 reviews)
"Fantastic boutique hotel right in the heart of the old town. A little hard to find in the car so the hotel sent a useful video on how to navigate through the narrow streets. Very warm welcome and the room was immaculate and very comfortable. 2 minute walk to the old town for pintxos, or to the seafront ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel SANSEbay
Pension Anne

Pension Anne

1 out of 5
Esterlines Kalea 15, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is 2.590.409 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
2.590.409 ₫
2.849.450 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Concha Beach and Casino Kursaal are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
Pension Anne San Sebastian
"Meets expectations of a Pension. But Anne was terrific and we appreciated her hospitality over excellent breakfasts. Thanks Anne for making us so welcome."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Pension Anne
Aldamar

Aldamar

2 out of 5
Calle Aldamar 2, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
Stay at this pension in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
"Great location. Clean. Free coffee. Easy accessto great pintxos bars."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town San Sebastián

Maria Cristina Bridge featuring a bridge, a city and a river or creek

San Sebastián Centro

4.5/5(92 area reviews)

San Sebastián Centro is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Concha Beach.

San Sebastián Centro
San Ignacio Church showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Gros

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Gros is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium and Zurriola Beach while you're in town.

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Manteo

When in Manteo, you can plan a visit to Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium and Zurriola Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Manteo
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Egia

4/5(10 area reviews)

Bars, river views and historical sites highlight some of the notable features of Egia. Make a stop by Tabakalera Donostia while you're exploring.

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Ulia

Though Ulia may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium and Zurriola Beach.

Ulia
Miramar Palace featuring a coastal town, flowers and general coastal views

Antiguo

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Antiguo is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Ondarreta Beach and Concha Promenade while you're in town.

Antiguo

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