Pension El Puerto
San Sebastián · Basque Country · 1 Star

Pension El Puerto

One-star guest house in San Sebastián’s Old Town, in a building dating from 1825, with air-conditioned rooms and options for groups of up to four people.

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7.6 Score
361 Reviews
1★ Star
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Diocesan Museum · 70 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Pension El Puerto

Pension El Puerto is a 1-star guest house in San Sebastián’s Old Town, in a building constructed in 1825. From Puerto 19, you can explore the Parte Vieja, visit the San Telmo Museum and head to beaches such as La Concha and Zurriola. Mount Urgull and the Aquarium offer further ways to combine heritage, walks and coastline.

All four room categories include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, with shared or private bathroom options. There are double rooms measuring 13, 15 and 16 m², as well as a 28 m² Family Studio for four people, equipped with a kitchen and coffee machine. Some rooms have a balcony and city views; the studio also has a patio. The guest house offers free WiFi throughout, a lift, tourist information and express check-in and check-out. The train station is 950 m away and San Sebastián Airport is 15 km away. The range of rooms lets you choose between accommodation for two or an option for up to four guests.

Pension El Puerto
★ 7.6 · Good · 361 reviews

Plan your stay at Pension El Puerto

One-star guest house in San Sebastián’s Old Town, in a building dating from 1825, with air-conditioned rooms and options for groups of up to four people.

Room types

Pension El Puerto’s four room types combine air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, with areas ranging from 13 to 28 m². The options include double rooms for two people and a Family Studio for up to four; depending on the category, the bathroom may be shared or private. One double room has a private bathroom, although the toilet is shared, while another has a shared bathroom and views of an interior patio.

The Family Studio is the largest option and includes a kitchen, coffee machine and patio, while the double room with a balcony offers views of the city and a landmark. There is also a 13 m² double room with two single beds and views of the interior patio. Your choice therefore depends mainly on space, bathroom privacy, capacity and the type of view; bed options include double beds, single beds and a sofa bed.

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Pension El Puerto
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
13 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views of an interior patio
  • Air conditioning

At 13 m², this double room has two single beds and views of an interior patio. The bathroom is shared, an important difference from the categories with private bathrooms. It has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and is laid out for two guests.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom — Pension El Puerto
Double Room with Private Bathroom
15 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning

This 15 m² room has a double bed and a private bathroom with a shower and washbasin; the toilet is shared. Its bathroom distinguishes it from the double rooms with shared bathrooms, while air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete the amenities for two people.

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Family Studio — Pension El Puerto
Family Studio
28 m²

  • 1 Sofa bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
  • Max 4 guests
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee machine

At 28 m² and with capacity for four people, this is the largest room category at Pension El Puerto. The studio includes a kitchen, coffee machine and patio, as well as a private bathroom. The combination of a large double bed and a sofa bed sets it apart from the double rooms and accommodates a larger group.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Pension El Puerto
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
16 m²

  • 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

This 16 m² room stands out for its balcony and views of the city and a landmark. It has a shared bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The main configuration offers a double bed, with the alternative of two single beds for two guests.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the Parte Vieja on foot and visit nearby museums and monuments
  • you’re looking for a double room for two, with shared or private bathroom options
  • you’re travelling in a group of up to four: the Family Studio has a kitchen, coffee machine and patio
  • you’re interested in staying in a building constructed in 1825 in the Old Town
  • you value free WiFi, air conditioning and lift access to the upper floors

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: Pension El Puerto has no parking
  • you want every room to have a private bathroom: some categories have shared bathrooms
  • you’re looking for accommodation where you can hold parties: parties and stag or hen parties are not allowed
  • you need a room for more than four people: the Family Studio accommodates up to four guests

Hotel facilities & services

Free WiFi is available, and air conditioning is one of the guest house’s main amenities. Entertainment options include a flat-screen TV, a TV and a radio. Non-smoking rooms and a no-smoking policy throughout the accommodation keep the indoor spaces smoke-free. The beach is among the featured amenities, while wooden or parquet flooring and heating complete the general facilities.

The lift provides access to the upper floors, and tourist information can help you plan visits around San Sebastián. The accommodation offers private check-in and check-out, as well as express options for both. Rooms are equipped with toilet paper, towels, free toiletries, a hairdryer, bed linen, a socket near the bed and a clothes rack. Audiovisual equipment includes a flat-screen TV, a TV and a radio.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Beach
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Air conditioning
  • No smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Pension El Puerto is in San Sebastián’s Parte Vieja, in the Old Town neighbourhood, where narrow streets are lined with shops, bars and restaurants. The Basilica of Santa María is 80 m away and the Diocesan Museum is 70 m away; the San Telmo Museum, 250 m away, offers a glimpse into Basque history and culture. Mount Urgull, 300 m away, has trails, viewpoints and defensive remains, while Castillo de la Mota is 270 m away.

La Concha Beach is 620 m away and Zurriola Beach is 550 m away; Ondarreta is 1.2 km away. San Sebastián train station is 950 m away and the bus station is 1.1 km away. Donostia Ferry Terminal is 140 m away, and San Sebastián Airport is 15 km away. The Basque Maritime Museum, 350 m away, rounds out the nearby sights in the old town.

You can link an urban walk with the beaches and routes around Urgull on foot. In spring and summer, the coast is ideal for combining a swim with walks along La Concha and Zurriola; boat connections to Santa Clara Island, 2.7 km away, leave from the port. For a cultural visit, the Aquarium is 440 m away and Miramar Palace is 1.3 km away. If you travel in August, Semana Grande fills the city with activities; on 20 January, the Tamborrada celebrates the feast of San Sebastián.

Diocesan Museum — Collection of sacred art in a historic building in the old town. 70 m
Basilica of Santa María — Notable Gothic church beside the city’s oldest streets. 80 m
San Telmo Museum — Museum dedicated to Basque society and culture in a former convent. 250 m
Castillo de la Mota — Fortification on Urgull with defensive remains and panoramic routes. 270 m
Urgull — Urban hill with trails, viewpoints and remnants of San Sebastián’s history. 300 m
Basque Maritime Museum — Exhibition about Gipuzkoa’s historic relationship with the sea. 350 m

What guests say about Pension El Puerto

7.6
Good · 361 reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.3
Facilities
7.4
Value for money
7.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests particularly appreciate the surroundings and cleanliness, and also value the comfort of the rooms. Staff service and facilities receive more moderate ratings, while the internet access gets a positive response.

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