Pensión Alemana
San Sebastián · Basque Country · 2 Stars

Pensión Alemana

Two-star guest house in San Sebastián, near La Concha, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and single, double and family options.

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8.5 Score
2.136 Reviews
2★ Stars
16:30 Check-in
Nearby La Concha · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:30

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Pensión Alemana

Pensión Alemana is a 2-star guest house in San Sebastián, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms, a short distance from La Concha beach. Its accommodation includes single, double and family rooms, with views of an inner courtyard, the city or the sea, depending on the category. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning; some also have a minibar. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

The Old Town, with its traditional pintxos bars, is a five-minute walk away. San Sebastián railway station is 750 m away and the Kursaal Congress Centre is 1.4 km away. The guest house does not have parking, which is useful to bear in mind if you’re travelling by car. Family rooms accommodate up to four people, with different bed configurations to choose from. It’s a centrally located option for combining days at the beach with walks around the city and visits to places such as the Aquarium or Mount Igueldo.

Pensión Alemana
★ 8.5 · Very good · 2.136 reviews

Plan your stay at Pensión Alemana

Two-star guest house in San Sebastián, near La Concha, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and single, double and family options.

Room types

The six room types include single, double and family rooms, ranging from 10 to 24 m² and accommodating one, two, three or four people. Double rooms offer a choice of single beds or a double bed; family options have several single beds. The largest is the 24 m² Deluxe Family Room, with sea and city views.

Private bathrooms, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs are included in every category. The views help distinguish them: some overlook an inner courtyard, others the city, and one family room category offers sea and city views. The courtyard-facing rooms also have a patio, while the single rooms include a desk. Some categories also have a minibar. This gives you a choice of a compact room for one person, a double room with city views or a more spacious room for a family trip.

Double Room - Interior-Facing - 1 or 2 Beds — Pensión Alemana
Double Room - Interior-Facing - 1 or 2 Beds
12 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Patio

At 12 m², this double room is a compact option for two people and faces the inner courtyard. Its patio and interior views set it apart from rooms with city views. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV; you can choose between two single beds or one large double bed.

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Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Pensión Alemana
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
14 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • City view
  • Minibar

This 14 m² double room offers city views and accommodates two people. Its main distinguishing feature compared with the interior-facing option is the city view; it also has a minibar. The private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV complete a functional stay for a couple or two travellers.

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Single Room — Pensión Alemana
Single Room
10 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Patio

At 10 m² and accommodating one person, this is the property’s only single room category. It faces an inner courtyard and has a patio, a feature it shares with the interior-facing Double Room. It includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, a TV and a desk, for those who prefer their own room in a compact space.

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Deluxe Family Room — Pensión Alemana
Deluxe Family Room
24 m²

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sea view
  • City view

This is the largest room, at 24 m², with space for four people. Its sea and city views set it apart from the other family room categories, which have city views. It has four single beds, a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

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Superior Double Room - 2 Beds — Pensión Alemana
Superior Double Room - 2 Beds
20 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • City view
  • Minibar

This superior category has 20 m², city views and three single beds, accommodating up to three people. It shares its size and views with the Family Room, but accommodates one fewer person. A minibar, private bathroom, air conditioning and TV complete the facilities.

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Family Room — Pensión Alemana
Family Room
20 m²

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • City view
  • TV

At 20 m², this family room accommodates up to four people and offers city views. Unlike the Superior Double Room, it has four single beds and an additional sleeping place, although both categories share the same size and city views. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to walk to La Concha beach, 100 m away.
  • you’re travelling as a family: family rooms accommodate up to four people.
  • you want a private bathroom and air conditioning in every category.
  • you need free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
  • you’re arriving by public transport: the railway and bus stations are 750 m away.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: Pensión Alemana does not have parking.
  • you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, from 16:30 to 21:30; you must let the property know your expected arrival time in advance.
  • a person under 18 is travelling without a parent or legal guardian.
  • you’re planning a party or celebration: these are not permitted, and quiet hours are from 22:00 to 08:00.

Hotel facilities & services

The facilities combine comforts for relaxing with practical services during your stay. Rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Depending on the category, you may find a bath or shower, toiletries, towels, a hairdryer, wardrobe, clothes rack and desk. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are also available.

Housekeeping is daily, and the accommodation has a concierge service and tourist information to help you plan your visit. There’s a shared TV area, and express check-in and check-out make managing your stay more flexible. The building has heating and carpeted floors. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property, and the beach is one of its main attractions: La Concha is a short walk away.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Beach
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Concierge service
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Pensión Alemana is at San Martín, 53, in an urban area of San Sebastián, within walking distance of the beach and various central sights. La Concha beach is 100 m away and the Old Town, with its traditional pintxos bars, is a five-minute walk. The Post Office Building is 450 m away and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is 440 m away. It’s easy to combine a walk through the central streets with some time by the sea.

To visit other parts of the city, San Sebastián Aquarium and Miramar Palace are 900 m away, and San Telmo Museum is 1.1 km away. Koldo Mitxelena is 440 m away. San Sebastián railway station and the bus station are 750 m away; Amara-Donostia is 500 m away and the Donostia ferry terminal is 800 m away. San Sebastián Airport is 15 km away.

The coast offers several places to walk by the sea: Ondarreta beach is 850 m away and Zurriola beach is 1.2 km away. La Concha is the closest, while the other two let you explore different stretches of the bay and urban coastline. In the Old Town, you can explore the streets and stop at the traditional pintxos bars. For a cultural visit, combine the Aquarium with San Telmo Museum or the Basque Maritime Museum, 890 m away. Mount Ulia, 2.7 km away, offers an outdoor alternative to walks around the city.

La Concha — Urban beach beside the bay, ideal for a walk by the sea. 100 m
Ondarreta — A stretch of San Sebastián coastline a short distance from the centre. 850 m
Zurriola — Urban beach where you can enjoy a different stretch of the city’s coastline. 1,2 km
San Telmo Museum — Museum dedicated to Basque society and culture. 1,1 km
San Sebastián Aquarium — Aquarium and maritime museum by San Sebastián’s port. 900 m
Miramar Palace — Historic palace with gardens overlooking the bay. 900 m

What guests say about Pensión Alemana

8.5
Very good · 2.136 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Free Wi-Fi
9.5

Reviews particularly highlight the staff and Wi-Fi, along with positive impressions of the cleanliness and comfort. Guests also appreciate the proximity to the beach and the Old Town; feedback on the facilities and value for money is somewhat more moderate.

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