DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN - HOTEL NIZA

HOTEL NIZA

What Eastbourne hotels could learn from Hotel Niza would fill a telephone directory. It’s got the seafront location you want and the period facade that every kiss-me-quick hotel needs.

The bedrooms are fresh, airy, and stylish, in an untrendy way

The front rooms overlook the promenade and the stunning playa de la Concha

The view to the right takes in the Parte Vieja (old town) and harbour.

It is a lovely spot to sit out and watch the world go by whilst having a glass of Basque vino.

A word of warning, the ocean view rooms do not have air con because you are told the breeze from the ocean should be enough. This is OK most of the time in San Sebastián but it can get a little hot and stuffy in the height of Summer.

The common areas are very stylish.

The bar/breakfast room looks out to the sea. It serves pintxos later in the day and a good breakfast buffet in the morning with several protein options. Breakfast is extra but you could choose to have whatever you wanted and is as good value as anywhere close by.

The feature ornate hand-operated lift worked perfectly well.

The hotel is close to the Parte Viejo (old town), the Centro (new town), and the harbour.

Strolling through the streets at night you are spoilt for choice, pintxos galore as well as all the top-rated restaurants.

You can also have dinner at Restaurante Narru which is situated below the hotel and is highly rated with terrific service.

I would also recommend exploring some of the scenic trails and views close to the hotel.

I can’t imagine a better place to stay in San Sebastián for someone who wants a perfect location, a charming small hotel with excellent staff. They are fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Basque (maybe more).

San Sebastián sunset