Guest house in San Sebastián’s Old Town, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and La Concha a five-minute walk away.
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Ur-Alde is a 2-star guest house in San Sebastián’s Old Town, a five-minute walk from La Concha beach. Its rooms, inspired by different cities, have private bathrooms and air conditioning; some also have a balcony and city or inner courtyard views.
The four categories offer 12 to 18 m² of space and accommodate two or three people. A flat-screen TV and minibar complete the amenities, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day; reception is open from 09:00 to 15:00, and guests arriving later receive an access code. You can walk to San Telmo Museum, the Aquarium and the city’s beaches. If you’re travelling by car, there’s a discount for a public car park in La Concha, a ten-minute walk away.
Ur-Alde has four room categories, with an area of 12 or 18 m² and capacity for two or three people. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The interiors take inspiration from different cities, while the views range from the inner courtyard to the city.
The 12 m² Standard Double Rooms can be set up with a large double bed or two single beds. The Superior Double Rooms are 18 m² and accommodate up to three guests; one has a balcony with city views, while another combines a balcony with inner courtyard views. There’s also a 12 m² Double Room with a balcony and city views. You can choose between more space, a balcony or a room overlooking the courtyard, depending on what you prefer.
At 18 m², this category accommodates three people and stands out for its balcony and city views. The main configuration offers a large double bed; an alternative has a single bed and a double bed. The minibar and private bathroom complete a spacious stay at Ur-Alde.
This 12 m² room is a compact option for two people, with inner courtyard views instead of a balcony. You can choose a large double bed or two single beds. The wooden or parquet flooring and safe are features specific to this category, along with the minibar.
At 18 m², this room accommodates three guests and combines a balcony with inner courtyard views. It differs from the Superior Double Room with Balcony in that it overlooks the more sheltered courtyard. The main configuration offers a large double bed, and the private bathroom includes slippers among its amenities.
This 12 m² room for two people has a balcony with city views, a feature that sets it apart from the Standard Double Room, which overlooks the courtyard and has no balcony. The main option is a large double bed; it can also be set up with two single beds. It has a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Ur-Alde offers amenities for your stay and ways to discover San Sebastián. The rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. There’s also a lift, heating, a safe, concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information, as well as express check-in and check-out. The property has non-smoking rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.
Room amenities include toiletries, a hairdryer, an electric kettle and a microwave. Activities include walking and cycling tours, pub crawls, hiking, cycling, canoeing, horse riding and fishing. There are also cooking classes and activities related to local culture, as well as live music and sports broadcasts. A minibar, fruit, and wine or champagne round out the available options.
Ur-Alde is on Calle Puerto, in San Sebastián’s Old Town. There are plenty of places to explore on foot nearby: the Basilica of Santa María and the Diocesan Museum are 70 m away, while San Telmo Museum is 250 m away. Mount Urgull, 300 m away, has walking trails and viewpoints to add to a stroll through the old streets. Alde Zaharreko Azoka, a market you can visit while exploring the neighbourhood, is 310 m away.
The beaches let you alternate sightseeing with time by the sea. Zurriola is 550 m away and La Concha is 620 m away; Ondarreta is 1.2 km away and Santa Clara Island beach is 1.1 km away. The Aquarium is 440 m away and the Basque Maritime Museum is 350 m away. Donostia ferry terminal is also 140 m away. To arrive from elsewhere, San Sebastián railway station is 950 m away and the bus station is 1.1 km away.
San Sebastián Airport is 15 km away; Biarritz Airport is 39 km away. You can plan a day of culture by linking San Telmo Museum, the Basque Maritime Museum and the Aquarium, or spend time outdoors between Urgull and the bay. Nearby beaches offer different ways to stroll by the water and explore the coastline. In the Old Town, nearby pintxos bars and restaurants let you round off your visits without leaving the neighbourhood. The range of places within a short distance makes it easy to combine culture, coast and walks during the same stay.
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Guests particularly praise the staff and cleanliness, as well as the comfortable beds. They also appreciate the WiFi and how easy it is to visit the Old Town and beaches on foot; the facilities receive positive reviews.
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Ur-Alde is 15 km from San Sebastián Airport; Biarritz Airport is 39 km away. San Sebastián railway station is 950 m away and San Sebastián bus station is 1.1 km away; Donostia ferry terminal is 140 m away. Paid public parking is available nearby, with no reservation needed, and there’s a discount for a car park ten minutes’ walk away.
Ur-Alde is in San Sebastián’s Old Town. The Basilica of Santa María is 70 m away, San Telmo Museum is 250 m away and La Mota Castle is 260 m away. The Aquarium is 440 m away; Zurriola beach is 550 m away and La Concha is 620 m away. These distances make it easy to combine cultural visits, walks by the sea and exploring the neighbourhood.
The parking available to guests is public and paid: it costs €37.65 per day and doesn’t need to be reserved. Ur-Alde offers a discount for a public car park in La Concha, a ten-minute walk away. There’s no free private parking space at the property.
Yes, Ur-Alde offers free WiFi throughout the property. You can connect from the rooms and the various shared areas; internet access is one of the services available during your stay.
Check-in and check-out at Ur-Alde are available 24 hours a day, while reception is open from 09:00 to 15:00. If you arrive after 15:00, you’ll receive an access code. You need to let the property know your expected arrival time in advance.
Ur-Alde has four room categories, with an area of 12 or 18 m² and capacity for two or three people. Options include rooms with balconies and city views, as well as rooms overlooking the inner courtyard. Beds can be arranged as a large double bed or, in some categories, as single beds.