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San Sebastian, SpainSan Sebastian, Spain

San Sebastian Guide - City Map - Top Attractions - Accommodation

San Sebastian is a trendy seaside resort on the NW coast of Spain.

San Sebastián (‘Donostia’ in Basque) lies on a beautiful bay, surrounded by green mountains. The Parte Vieja old quarter is crammed with tempting tapas bars and restaurants boasting the best of Basque cuisine, while the Paseo de la Concha is perfect for romantic evening strolls.

San Sebastian is the perfect place to base yourself for many festivals including Pamplona's annual running of the bulls. Closer to home, the city holds an international jazz festival in late July, a cider festival in September and the international film festival in September and October. Add to that the world surf championships held just over the border in Biarritz and you have yourself a funky, happening little coastal hotspot that always has something going on.

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Top AttractionsTop Attractions

Plaza Constitution
Formerly an old bull ring it's now the centre of the old town. Grab yourself a café, soak up the ambience and watch the world go by.

The Old Town
The Old Town of San Sebastian boasts some great shopping with the funkiest clothes, hats, shoes, bags and jewellery in Spain. Score yourself something that NO-ONE else at home will have. Everything unique and lots of retro one-offs! Bargains galore.

La Concha Beach
There are several beautiful beaches here to choose from. La Concha is the most famous and the most central, but also the most crowded. If it's busy in summer, your best bet for swimming is Ondaretta, but if it's surfing you're after, head to Playa de Zurriola.

Mount Urgell
Great walk and on the summit you will discover a statue of Jesus looking out over the city. Fabulous views of the coast and Isle St. Clara - keep your eye out for dolphins.

Mount Igeldo
Old fashioned amusements parks your thing? Mount Igeldo is famous for its funfair, take the bus or the funicular up from the beach.

Cider Restaurants
Cider has been produced in these parts for centuries and a visit to a "sidra" house is not to be missed. The food is amazing and best of all you can refill your glass with cider as many times as you like for no extra cost.

Tapas Bars
San Sebastian is the culinary capital of northern Spain. Tapas here are known as pintxos, more bars here selling cheap culinary delights than you can poke a stick at.

AccommodationAccommodation

Enjoy San Sebastian - Urban House
Alameda del Boulevard 26
San Sebastian 20002
Spain

Perfectly located near the beach front and close to bars and nightlife, you couldn't ask for more. Go out and enjoy the surf, shopping and socializing then retire to one of our accommodating hostel floors where you can make yourself at home!

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Prices: Dorm Rooms from 27.00 Euros; Private Rooms from 27.00 Euros.

Directions: From the train station (Estacion del Norte), cross the river, turn right and follow the river down to the last bridge. Turn left on to Alameda del Boulevard. You will find the hostel at number 26, on your right-hand side with the green door. Or from the Bus Station, take the 28 bus from the Amara Plaza Hotel and get off at the last stop. You will then see a bandstand and just beside it you will find the central reservations office at number 26 the Boulevard.