Hotel Maria Cristina is a 5-star hotel in a 1912 building in the centre of San Sebastián, beside the River Urumea and opposite the Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The Parte Vieja (Old Town), Zurriola beach and the Estación del Norte railway station are all about a 10-minute walk away. It is a good fit if you want a classic hotel from which you can do almost everything on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is Paseo República Argentina, 4 (postcode 20004). From the door, you can walk to Plaza de la Constitución, in the Parte Vieja, in about 10 minutes, and to Zurriola beach, on the other side of the Urumea, in a similar time. If you arrive by train, the Estación del Norte is also about a 10-minute walk away.
La Concha beach is about a 15-minute walk. Ondarreta, at the other end of the bay, is about 2 km away: a good half-hour stroll.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hotel, rooms have satellite TV and a marble bathroom with a separate bath, a rain shower, a bathrobe and slippers. Some have views of the sea or the river.
Breakfast is buffet or à la carte. According to the hotel, it is one of the landmarks of the San Sebastián Film Festival.
Who it suits
- Anyone who wants to get around on foot between the Parte Vieja, the centre and Zurriola beach.
- Train travellers who do not want to take a taxi to the hotel.
- Guests interested in staying in one of the city’s historic buildings.
- Visitors coming to San Sebastián for the Film Festival.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00, with photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is by 12:00 at the latest.
- There is no information on parking: if you are coming by car, ask in advance where to leave it.
There are more options in this category among the 5-star hotels.