Pensión Gárate
San Sebastián · Basque Country · 1 Star

Pensión Gárate

This guest house in San Sebastián combines rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi and an apartment with a terrace, 100 m from La Concha Beach.

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8.7 Score
1.051 Reviews
1★ Star
13:30 Check-in
Nearby La Concha Beach · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:30

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Pensión Gárate

Pensión Gárate is a 1-star guest house in San Sebastián, 100 m from La Concha Beach, in the Romantic Area. Its address, San Martin, 54, is between the seafront and the central streets lined with restaurants and cafés.

The guest house offers single and double rooms, some with city views, as well as a 55 m² apartment with a terrace, private kitchen and capacity for four people. The accommodation has private bathrooms; the property also offers free WiFi, a lift, heating and luggage storage. Family rooms and daily housekeeping are also available. There is no parking.

The old town and the port are within walking distance, and Alderdi-Eder gardens are nearby. Ondarreta Beach is 1 km away; San Telmo Museum is 950 m away, and San Sebastián Aquarium is 900 m away. It is an option for combining days by the sea with walks around the city and cultural visits.

Pensión Gárate
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 1.051 reviews

Plan your stay at Pensión Gárate

This guest house in San Sebastián combines rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi and an apartment with a terrace, 100 m from La Concha Beach.

Room types

The five categories include options for one person, double rooms and an apartment for groups of up to four guests. All have private bathrooms. The Interior Double Room measures 11 m² and has a patio; the Double Room with 1 or 2 Beds measures 14 m² and offers city views. The 10 m² Single Room includes an electric kettle and wood or parquet flooring.

For a more spacious stay, the Apartment with Terrace offers 55 m², a private kitchen, dishwasher, city views and outdoor space. Its bed configuration accommodates four people. The Economy Double Room completes the range with a double bed and private bathroom. You can choose between a compact stay, a room with views or an apartment equipped for sharing and preparing meals.

Interior Double Room — Pensión Gárate
Interior Double Room
11 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Patio

At 11 m², this interior double room offers a compact space for two people. The patio and air conditioning distinguish it from the options with city views, while the private bathroom and flat-screen TV complete the accommodation. It also includes an electric kettle.

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

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • City views
  • Private bathroom

This 14 m² room stands out for its city views and the choice of two single beds or one double bed. It has a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Compared with the Interior Double Room, it offers three extra square metres and an urban outlook from the room.

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Single Room — Pensión Gárate
Single Room
10 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Wood or parquet flooring
  • Electric kettle

At 10 m² and with capacity for one person, this room is designed for a solo stay. The wood or parquet flooring sets it apart from the double rooms; it also has a private bathroom, electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV.

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Apartment with Terrace — Pensión Gárate
Apartment with Terrace
55 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Kitchen
  • Terrace

At 55 m² and with capacity for four people, this is the most spacious apartment. It has a private kitchen with a dishwasher, a terrace with city views and air conditioning. The washing machine and oven offer more ways to organise an independent stay, with two single beds and one double bed.

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Economy Double Room — Pensión Gárate
Economy Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom

The Economy Double Room offers a double bed and private bathroom for up to two people. It is an alternative to the Interior Double Room and the option with city views, with a layout suited to sharing a stay. Its category sets it apart from the other double rooms available.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay 100 m from La Concha Beach and have other beaches within easy reach.
  • you'd like to walk to the old town, the port and Alderdi-Eder gardens.
  • you’re looking for a single or double room with a private bathroom.
  • you’re travelling in a group of up to four people and prefer a 55 m² apartment with a private kitchen and terrace.
  • you want free WiFi and the railway and bus stations about 600 m away.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the accommodation, as there is none.
  • you expect to arrive after 22:30: late check-in fees apply.
  • you need an apartment that sleeps five people; this apartment accommodates four.
  • you want to organise a bachelor or bachelorette party or a celebration, as these are not allowed.

Hotel facilities & services

Pensión Gárate offers free WiFi throughout the property and private bathrooms in the rooms. There is a lift to access the different floors, and heating adds comfort on cooler days. Daily housekeeping keeps the rooms looked after during your visit.

Practical services include luggage storage, tourist information and express check-in and check-out. There is also a drinks vending machine. The accommodation has family rooms and non-smoking rooms, and smoking is prohibited throughout the property. Access is via a card or key; the communal areas have security cameras. Fire safety equipment and smoke detectors are also provided.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Access card
  • Access key
  • No smoking throughout the property
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom

Location & what to see

Pensión Gárate is at San Martin, 54, in the Romantic Area of San Sebastián, an urban district with restaurants and cafés. La Concha Beach is 100 m away, and Zaragoza Square is the same distance. Nearby are Sukaldean Restaurant, Bernardo Etxea Restaurant and Lanziego Restaurant, each 30 m away. The old town and the port are within walking distance, as are Alderdi-Eder gardens.

San Sebastián Railway Station and San Sebastián Bus Station are 600 m away; Amara-Donostia is 450 m away. San Sebastián Airport is 15 km away. For getting around the coast, Ondarreta Beach is 1 km away and Zurriola Beach is 1.1 km away. Santa Clara Island Beach is 1.2 km away. There is no parking at the accommodation, so the nearby stations make arriving by public transport an option.

For cultural visits, San Sebastián Aquarium is 900 m away and San Telmo Museum is 950 m away. The Naval Museum is 850 m away, and Miramar Palace is 1.1 km away. You can combine a walk along the bay with a visit to these places throughout the year; in summer, the beaches and seafront walks take centre stage. For walks in green spaces, Cristina Enea Park is 800 m away and Mount Ulia is 2.5 km away.

La Concha Beach — Urban beach beside the bay, suitable for swimming and walks. 100 m
Ondarreta Beach — Spacious beach in San Sebastián, with views of Santa Clara Island. 1 km
Zurriola Beach — A popular stretch of coast for enjoying the sea and walking along the sand. 1,1 km
Miramar Palace — Historic palace with gardens and panoramic views of the bay of San Sebastián. 1,1 km
San Telmo Museum — Museum dedicated to Basque society and culture, housed in a former convent. 950 m
San Sebastián Aquarium — Marine attraction with aquariums and exhibitions about the local maritime tradition. 900 m

What guests say about Pensión Gárate

8.7
Fabulous · 1.051 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s service and the proximity to the beach and central attractions. Cleanliness and comfort also receive positive comments. The facilities and wireless connection receive somewhat more moderate ratings, without detracting from the stay.

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