Design Local
Villa Soro
“Aristocratic garden retreat”
Hotel Boutique Mendi Argia
“Restored Basque villa”
Hotel Luze Boutique San Sebastián
“Belle Époque mountaintop estate”
Hotel Lasala Plaza
“Harborside sandstone roost”
Local
Hotel Luze Boutique San Sebastián
“Belle Époque mountaintop estate”
Hotel Boutique Mendi Argia
“Restored Basque villa”
Hotel Lasala Plaza
“Harborside sandstone roost”
Villa Soro
“Aristocratic garden retreat”
Michelin Keys
Heritage Design
Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Theatrical cinema showpiece”
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián
“Minimalist Belle Époque villa”
Hotel One Shot Tabakalera House
“Repurposed tobacco factory”
Hotel Villa Favorita
“Belle Époque seaside villa”
Design
Arima Hotel & Spa
“Passivhaus forest lodge”
Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Theatrical cinema showpiece”
Akelarre
“Cantabrian cliffside hideaway”
Room Mate Collection Gorka, San Sebastián
“Neoclassical arcaded townhouse”
Hotel Arbaso
“Minimalist Basque townhouse”
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián
“Minimalist Belle Époque villa”
Hotel One Shot Tabakalera House
“Repurposed tobacco factory”
Editorial mentions
Zinema7 Hotel
“Film-festival cinema hotel”
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
“Belle Époque riverside mansion”
Hotel Arbaso
“Minimalist Basque townhouse”
Hotel Catalonia Donosti
“Hilltop convent conversion”
The Social Hub San Sebastian
“Hybrid coworking clubhouse”
Arima Hotel & Spa
“Passivhaus forest lodge”
Room Mate Collection Gorka, San Sebastián
“Neoclassical arcaded townhouse”
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AkelarreOn-site gym equipped for hotel guest useLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Arima Hotel & SpaAdults-only Foresta Fitness boutique gym featuring cardio machines, strength training units, and functional workout zones with daylight and forest views.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$H
Hotel ArbasoDedicated on-site fitness gym and electric bikes available for guest hire.DesignHeritageLocal$$$ Hotel Boutique Mendi ArgiaRestored Basque villaDesignLocalLuxe$$$ Hotel Catalonia DonostiFitness room equipped with cardio machines and weight training equipment.HeritageDesignWellness$$ Hotel Lasala PlazaOn-site gym equipped with cardio and strength-training equipment, open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.DesignHeritageLocal$$$ Hotel Luze Boutique San SebastiánFitness gym and an outdoor traditional Basque pelota frontón court on the grounds.DesignLocalWellness$$$ Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian24-hour fitness centre equipped with Technogym cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.HeritageClassicLuxe$$$$ Hotel One Shot Tabakalera HouseFitness room with cardio and fitness gear, open daily 08:00 to 21:00DesignHeritageLocal$$ Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián, Curio Collection by HiltonOn-site fitness centre with cardio and strength equipmentDesignHeritageLocal$$$ Hotel Villa FavoritaBelle Époque seaside villaDesignLuxeHeritage$$$N
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián24/7 fitness centre equipped with Technogym cardio and weight-training equipmentDesignHeritageLuxe$$$$R
Room Mate Collection Gorka, San Sebastián24/7 lower-level gym equipped with cardio and strength-training equipment.DesignHeritageLocal$$T
The Social Hub San Sebastian24/7 fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, changing rooms, and showers; fitness and yoga classes offeredDesignWellnessSocial$$V
Villa Soro24-hour fitness room and complimentary loaner city bicyclesDesignHeritageLocal$$$Z
Zinema7 HotelTop-floor fitness room equipped with workout machines, cardio gear, and weights.DesignSocialLocal$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.