Hotels in San Sebastián

San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is an elegant seaside city on Spain's northern coast, wrapped around the shell-shaped Bay of La Concha in the Basque Country. Famed for its belle-époque architecture, golden beaches, and a food culture that ranks among the best in the world, it draws visitors for pintxos bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere.

The city divides into the lively Parte Vieja (Old Town), the grand 19th-century Centro, and the surf-friendly Gros district across the Urumea river. Beyond the beaches of La Concha and Zurriola, Monte Igueldo and Monte Urgull offer sweeping viewpoints, while day trips reach the fishing towns and vineyards of the surrounding Gipuzkoa province.

San Sebastián is compact and walkable, with a mild, wet Atlantic climate that keeps it green year-round. It's busiest in summer and during its September film festival, but the pintxos crawl through the Old Town is a year-round pleasure.