San Sebastian Day - Every year on 20 January (the feast of Saint Sebastian), the people of San Sebastian celebrate a festival known as the "Tamborrada".
Saint Agatha's Eve is a traditional event taking place at the beginning of February or end of January in many spots of the Basque Country.
Santo Tomas - This popular festival takes place on the 21 December, a date frequently shrouded in winter cold
Plaza Pio XII, 7, San Sebastian, Spain
Silken Amara Plaza Hotel from www.hotelscombined.com
Silken Amara Plaza Hotel is situated in the city's famous tourism and shopping area. Just a short walk from San Sebastian Train Station, the hotel's accessible location makes it an ideal place to stay when visiting San Sebastian.
This 4-star hotel offers an executive floor, valet parking and 24-hour room service. Corporate amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre.
The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are modern and include a mini bar, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. They all feature wireless internet access, a flat-screen TV and an in-room safe.
Guests are able to relax with a beverage at Hotel Amara Plaza Silken's bar and dine on local and international cuisine in the restaurant. Alternatively, the local neighbourhood offers several bars and restaurants serving a selection of varied cuisines.
The area surrounding Hotel Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastian is well-known for its vibrant nightlife, with lots of places to go for a drink or dance. The friendly staff at the tour desk are available to organise tours and activities in San Sebastian.
Goiko Galtzara-Berri 27, San Sebastian, Spain
Hotel Palacio de Aiete from www.hotelscombined.com
Hotel Palacio de Aiete is a modern setting when visiting San Sebastian and is close to everything the area has to offer. It also offers an express check-in and check-out feature, a coffee bar and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Palacio De Aiete San Sebastian provides a range of amenities, such as massage services, room service and a golf course. Welcoming and helpful staff are available 24-hours a day.
All the modern rooms at Palacio de Aiete provide a private bathroom, a mini bar and a flat-screen TV. They all have heating, wireless internet access and a radio.
Hotel Palacio de Aiete features an on-site restaurant, Restaurant Bera Bera, which offers lunch in an elegant setting. In the evening, guests are welcome to relax in the cosy lounge bar.
Attractions near Hotel Palacio De Aiete San Sebastian include Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Beach of La Concha and Miramar Palace. Guests are able to tour the local area using the hotel's rental bicycles. BEFORE YOU GO: Travel Clothing
Plaza De Zaragoza 4, San Sebastian City Centre, San Sebastian, Spain
Tryp Orly from www.hotelscombined.com
Tryp Orly provides elegant 4-star accommodation in San Sebastian. It is close to Beach of La Concha, shops and nightlife options.
There are a variety of facilities on offer to those staying at San Sebastian, including a 24-hour reception, 24-hour room service and a lift. A gym can be readily accessed by guests wanting to keep active while travelling.
Rooms at Tryp Orly are spacious and feature a mini bar. All offer an en suite bathroom where a hair dryer can be found.
Tryp Orly Hotel San Sebastian features both a restaurant and a bar where guests can relax of an evening. Alternatively, there is a large selection of international restaurants close by.
The hotel is ideally located for discovering San Sebastian with the Maria Cristina Bridge and Cathedral of the Good Shepherd within a 10-minute walk. Real Sociedad and Urgull are within a 20-minute drive.
Paseo del Faro 134, San Sebastian, Spain
Mercure Monte Igueldo from www.hotelscombined.com
Mercure Monte Igueldo provides an elegant setting when in San Sebastian. It also features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
There are a variety of facilities at the hotel, such as a playground, meeting rooms and a golf course. Staff are available 24/7 and can book tours and tickets.
Each elegant room at Mercure Monte Igueldo includes a mini bar and cable/satellite channels, and the bathrooms offer hair dryers and showers. All include an in-room closet, a laptop safe and heating.
Those staying at Mercure Monte Igueldo can enjoy a unique dining experience at the in-house restaurant, conveniently based for those who want to stay close by when looking for a bite to eat. Breakfast is available each morning and can be enjoyed in the comfort of the rooms.
San Sebastian's well-known attractions are within close proximity to the hotel, with Beach of La Concha only a 10-minute stroll away. San Sebastian Airport is a 30-minute drive away. BEFORE YOU GO: Travel Photography Gear
Avda. Ategorrieta, 61, San Sebastian, Spain
Villa Soro from www.hotelscombined.com
Situated under a 20-minute walk from San Sebastian Train Station, Villa Soro offers guests an ideal base when visiting San Sebastian. The various facilities this peaceful hotel offers include meeting rooms, luggage storage and free bicycle rental.
There are a variety of amenities at Villa Soro Hotel San Sebastian that guests can enjoy, such as a safe, a 24-hour reception and a golf course. A gym is available to guests wishing to keep active while travelling.
The unique rooms at this 4-star hotel have a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each provide a mini bar, heating and a private bathroom with bathrobes.
Those staying at Villa Soro can unwind at the on-site bar, conveniently based for socialising in the evening. A variety of breakfast options are on offer in the hotel's dining room.
Villa Soro Hotel San Sebastian is an ideal base to explore Real Sociedad, as well as everything the local area has to offer. San Sebastian Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Hiking - For a short easy hike visit the statue of Christ on top of the mountain between the beaches. It takes around an hour to walk up at a leisurely pace. There's a bar on the way up if you need to stop for refreshments or admire the view.
Amusement Park - an aging amusement park with quaint rides can be found at the top of Mount Igeldo, at the West end of La Concha bay. A funicular (cable-car) will take you up and down the mountain (approx euro 1.40 each way; operates 10am-9pm). If you use your own transport to get up (including walking) you'll have to pay a euro euro 2.20 per person toll at the top. As well as the rides, the top of the mountain provides a great view of the town.
Buy - Hakei, Garibai 8, phone (943)432-056),. Try for gorgeous, one-of-a-kind women's shoes and accessories (bags and jewelry). Its tiny shop, and its displays are stunning, with walls lined in delicate shoes and silk scarves arranged by color.
Breakfasts - Regatta - 20 Hondarribia Kalea. open from 7:30AM, kitchen closes at 11:30PM. Not evident from outside, this lounge-style cafe is popular place for breakfast among locals. Selection of potato-based pies, croissants with variety of meats. Good selection of infusion teas which are hard to find elsewhere in the city. euro 6-7 for an average breakfast. Menu del dia euro 10.8, 1PM-4PM
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