Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in San Sebastián
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in San Sebastián, Spain — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Parte Vieja.
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Top pick
Parte Vieja
The old town — highest pintxos-bar density on the planet.
9 min walk from center
#2
Gros
Surfer quarter behind Zurriola beach — younger bars, indie shops.
14 min walk from center
#3
Centro
Belle-époque shopping streets between the beaches.
8 min walk from center
#4
Antiguo
Local residential quarter at La Concha's west end, under Monte Igueldo.
27 min walk from center
Getting around
Everything walkable; city buses cover the hills. Bilbao airport is 75 minutes by direct bus.
Book Michelin tables 2-3 months out. Day trips: Hondarribia (30 min), Getaria (25 min), the French Basque coast (45 min).