Compare and book 2 Star hotels in San Sebastián, Basque Country

Playa de la Concha and Casco Viejo, the city’s attractive old town, are on the doorstep of many of San Sebastian’s two-star hotels. It’s easy to find an affordable base from which to explore this fascinating part of Spain’s Basque Country.

2 Star Hotels for San Sebastian Culture Lovers

Stay in a two-star hotel in San Sebastian’s old town, Casco Viejo to explore its mix of Belle Epoque, Baroque and 16th-century Gothic architecture. You’ll soon discover why San Sebastian was chosen as a European Capital of Culture. The learn about the history of the region in Museo San Telmo, which is set in a 16th-century Dominican convent.

There’s more history to explore in the museum in Castillo de la Mota, which is worth the climb from your two-star hotel to the top of Monte Urgull. See if you can spot San Sebastian’s cutting-edge contemporary buildings such as the Basque Culinary Centre, which is shaped like an enormous stack of plates. There’s also the giant glass cubes that make up the Kursaal, a modern complex with a concert hall and exhibition spaces.

Eating in San Sebastian

Freshen up at your two-star hotel, then head out to savour spicy and seafood-heavy Basque cuisine in one of the many pintxos bars throughout the city. Pintxos is the Basque version of tapas, and these delicious little morsels of fish, vegetables or cured meats are hard to stop eating once you start. Choose from a tantalising selection of cold and hot pintxos in one of Casco Viejo’s atmospheric bars.

Things to Do in San Sebastian with Children

Let the kids loose on the sheltered sands of Playa de la Concha. Go on a day trip from your two-star San Sebastian hotel to the neighbouring district of Gros, where budding surfers can catch the waves on Playa la Zurriola, and the lively waters attract surfers of all abilities.

The world of science is fun at the Eureka! Zientzia Museoa, which is full of exciting hands-on exhibits. Spend time in Eureka’s! planetarium and play area with simulators, too. Then introduce the kids to marine life at the aquarium, where they can walk in underwater tunnels while sharks and manta rays swim overhead.