Four-star hotel in San Sebastián, housed in the former Astoria cinema, with film-themed rooms, a gym and a café serving Basque pintxos.
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Hotel Zinema7 is a 4-star hotel in San Sebastián, housed in the former Astoria cinema beside the Urumea River and dedicated to the San Sebastián Film Festival. The film theme continues in its rooms, each associated with actors or directors who have visited the festival. Options include single, double, superior and family rooms, with air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and marble bathroom; some also have a balcony or terrace, city views or a seating area.
The café-bar serves a buffet breakfast in the mornings and traditional Basque pintxos; options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and American choices. The library lounge has computer terminals with free internet, and the hotel has a gym and a 24-hour reception. Private underground parking costs €25 per day and must be reserved. Amara-Donostia is 500 m away and San Sebastián bus station is 850 m away; La Concha Beach is 1.1 km away.
The rooms at Hotel Zinema7 continue the former Astoria’s film theme: each is dedicated to an actor or director who has attended the San Sebastián Film Festival. Options include an 11 m² Single Room, 17 m² Double Rooms, a 22 m² Superior Room, a 37 m² Family Room and Petite Terrace, measuring 12 m². All have a private bathroom, air conditioning and views of the city or an inner courtyard; the Single Room and Petite Terrace also have a balcony or terrace.
There is a Double Room with two single beds and another with a double bed, while the Superior Room has a double bed and a sofa bed. The Family Room combines a double bed and two single beds. The Superior Room also has a seating area and bathrobes; several room types include a coffee machine and minibar. Practical room amenities include toiletries, a bidet and a hairdryer. The soundproofed rooms offer options for solo travellers, couples and families.
At 11 m², this Single Room is on the upper floor and has a balcony, as well as views of the city or an inner courtyard. Its terrace provides additional outdoor space, while the minibar and coffee machine complete the film-themed stay.
At 17 m², this room has two single beds, city views and soundproofing. The coffee machine and minibar add convenience for a city stay; the private bathroom includes a bidet and a bath or shower, and air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature.
This 17 m² Double Room combines a double bed with views of both the city and an inner courtyard. Unlike the option with single beds, it offers these dual views, as well as a coffee machine and minibar; it also has wooden or parquet flooring.
At 22 m², the Superior Room has a seating area with an iPod dock and bathrobes, features that set it apart from the standard Double Rooms. Its main layout includes a double bed and a sofa bed; views may be of the city or an inner courtyard.
This Family Room covers 37 m² and has two single beds and a double bed, with space designed for sharing. It overlooks the city or an inner courtyard; it also has a safe and wooden or parquet flooring, as well as a private bathroom and air conditioning.
A desk and a large double bed define this 17 m² Business Room. It also has views of the city or an inner courtyard, a safe and wooden or parquet flooring. The private bathroom and air conditioning complete the film-themed stay.
Petite Terrace combines 12 m², a double bed and a terrace with city views, setting it apart from the Double Rooms without outdoor space. The room also has views of an inner courtyard, a coffee machine and a minibar. Air conditioning and a private bathroom complete this film-inspired stay.
At Hotel Zinema7, the shared spaces combine places to relax with practical services. The terrace provides an outdoor area, while the gym lets you keep up your exercise routine during your trip. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and concierge and luggage storage services help you organise your stay. There is also a lift, family rooms and spaces adapted for guests with reduced mobility; the building has wheelchair access.
For food and drink, the café and bar are places to enjoy a refreshment; special-diet menus are available on request, and rooms have a minibar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. If you are travelling by car, you can use the garage parking, while entertainment options include a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and a DVD player.
Hotel Zinema7 is in Amara, at Sagrada Familia, 1, corner of Sancho El Sabio, beside the Urumea River in the former Astoria cinema. The surrounding area has residential streets, squares and green spaces; Plaza de Pío XII is 140 m away and the Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia is 150 m away. Mentxu Gal Lorategiak is 370 m away, and Parque de Araba is 420 m away. The Catedral del Buen Pastor is 950 m away, near the city centre.
Rail and bus services make it easy to get around the city: Amara-Donostia station is 500 m away and San Sebastián bus station is 850 m away. San Sebastián Airport is 15 km away and Biarritz Airport is 39 km away. To reach the coast, La Concha Beach is 1.1 km away, Ondarreta Beach is 1.7 km away and Zurriola Beach is 1.8 km away. Parque Cristina Enea is 650 m away.
The riverside walk along the Urumea and the green spaces of Amara let you alternate city walks with quiet breaks. Miramar Palace is 1.7 km away; 1.9 km away, you can visit the San Telmo Museum and San Sebastián Aquarium, two options for spending time on culture and marine life. Monte Ulia is 2.9 km away and has walking routes with coastal views. In the warmer months, La Concha and Ondarreta beaches are perfect for combining a swim with a walk along the seafront. You can also visit Chillida-Leku Museum, 3.8 km away.
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Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, along with the staff’s service and the facilities. Value for money and the surroundings receive somewhat more moderate ratings, while the WiFi connection is also well received.
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San Sebastián Airport is 15 km away and Biarritz Airport is 39 km away. Amara-Donostia station is 500 m away and San Sebastián bus station is 850 m away. You can walk to the hotel from those stations or continue by local transport. Private parking is in a garage and costs €25 per day; it must be reserved, and spaces are subject to availability.
Hotel Zinema7 is in Amara: the Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia is 150 m away and Mentxu Gal Lorategiak is 370 m away. Parque de Araba is 420 m away and Parque Cristina Enea is 650 m away. Good Shepherd Cathedral is 950 m away, while La Concha Beach is 1.1 km away. Amara-Donostia station is 500 m away.
Hotel Zinema7 serves a buffet breakfast in the café-bar in the mornings, with continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and American options. The property also has a café and bar serving traditional Basque pintxos.
Hotel Zinema7 has private parking in an underground garage. It costs €25 per day and must be reserved; spaces are subject to availability. It’s best to reserve a space in advance to ensure you have one during your stay.
Hotel Zinema7 has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. The building has a lift, which provides access to the upper floors; there is also a toilet with grab rails and a raised toilet.
Hotel Zinema7 has family rooms and offers babysitting and child services. Guests under 18 may only stay when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, an important condition to consider when planning a family stay.
Hotel Zinema7 offers Single Rooms, Double Rooms, a Superior Room, a Family Room and Petite Terrace. The Family Room is 37 m² and combines two single beds with a double bed; the 22 m² Superior Room has a seating area and a sofa bed.
Bookings of five or more rooms at Hotel Zinema7 may be subject to different conditions and additional supplements. For bookings of more than five rooms, the hotel reserves the right to cancel.