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#1 of 43 guest houses in San Sebastian - Donostia
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Located within a 2 minute walk to Zurriola surf beach and Kursal conference centre. The town center with its many shops and the Old Town with its many bars and bustling night life are just a five minute walk away. The perfect place to stay and enjoy the best the city has to offer.
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Jonah C wrote a review 8 Mar
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Excellent location. Wonderful hosts. Once you walk in, they show you the spots to go, the restaurants. They show you pretty much everything you want to do in San Sebastián. Comes with a shared kitchen and some books to read. Ask the hosts for food recommendations, they will not steer you wrong. They recommend us a place called Bergara Bar. It ended up being a solid bar with a Michelin star that was reasonably priced. I went with a friend for 2 nights, which came out to €80 in total. Essentially 20€ a night. What a steal. Room was clean, location was secure, and hosts are literally the best.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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KBC wrote a review Oct 2022
Raleigh, North Carolina5 contributions2 helpful votes
10/10. Excellent staff and stay. Easy check in and out, clean space, comfortable bed, good shower, quality linens & towels, perfect location, very helpful employees, everything you need. Highly recommend! …………………………………………………………………
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Tif Harris wrote a review Nov 2021
London, United Kingdom12 contributions1 helpful vote
I spent two nights looking around the city and enjoying the food. Paulo gave me some excellent advice about what to see and where to go to eat.the B&B is impeccably clean, the room is comfortable, the location is central with a car park close by. Paulo is a very friendly and helpful host.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Patrick1939239 wrote a review Oct 2020
Puybarban, France46 contributions16 helpful votes
So happy here I stayed another night ...and would have stayed another as well if the weather had held on! Great city, so much to do, and Pension Aia is the perfect base for me. Firstly great location...equidistant from the parking and the beach - both about a minutes walk away. The locality had numerous restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets and playground. City is very easy to walk /cycle around...no car required! The Pension is on the 1st floor of a very tidy upmarket block with marble entranceway and elevator, and keypad entrance. The Pension itself is a cluster of very clean and well equipped new looking bedrooms around a spotless client kitchen and information/reception area. Kitchen had everything you would need to do your own thing but was also generously supplied with lots of free stuff like tea/coffee/breakfast cereals etc. My room had a comfy double bed, good lighting, nice power shower and outdoor terrace. It was very clean. WiFi worked well. The hosts Paulo and his wife are efficient, courteous, very helpful and smiley friendly! Like the title says.......”a great find”
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Gene S wrote a review Dec 2019
Belmont Shore, California16 contributions9 helpful votes
We stayed for 2 nights and it was a great place. Paulo the owner is super cool and really helpful. The main surf beach is 2 blocks away which was great for me. Also, by a ton of food. We got the room with the shower which also had a large back terrace which was really nice. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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kamaiina wrote a review Sept 2019
Honolulu, Hawaii42 contributions18 helpful votes
Pension Aia is a small Boutique pension. 12 rooms I believe! All the rooms are tastefully decorated and immaculate. Our favorites are the ones at the end of the hall with the large patios. They have a sink and shower but no WC, which is no problem as there are 2 large, clean WC's just outside the rooms in each corridor (there are 2 corridors). They don't have any AC but a fan is provided. We did not miss the AC! There are also rooms that have ensuite bathrooms and AC, and they are a bit smaller but comfortable. This place is run by Paulo and his wife who are extremely accommodating hosts and makes you feel like family. There's nothing they won't do for you and are always available to help or answer questions! They kept our luggage for us while we went backpacking for 10 days on the Camino ;-) There's a communal kitchen with necessities like fridge, microwave, coffee and coffee maker and Pension Aia provides corn-flakes, milk, tea, crackers. Pension Aia is in a great location with restaurants across the street, bakery around the corner, grocery store a few minutes walk, beach one block away, pedestrian mall, "Old Town" a 15 minute walk and an awesome Pintxos bar around the corner. We stayed here 14 days total in June and we also stayed here in 2014 and we will stay there again in the future. It's the perfect place for us and we totally recommend it to anyone lucky enough to be visiting beautiful San Sebastian!
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Taco F wrote a review Jul 2019
Bilbao, Spain1 contribution
We stayed at this pension for 5 days. It was perfect. Good bed, clean rooms, clean bathroom and a clean kitchen. We loved that you need is nearby. The beach is 2 min, bakery 1 min, supermarket 2 min. Paolo and his wife are there for you 24/7 and they help you with everything you need. If we come back to San Sebastián we are going back here for sure!
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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James M wrote a review Jul 2019
Green Valley, Arizona178 contributions64 helpful votes
Pension in a very good location and with a wonderful host Paulo. Room was small but adequate. Good daily servicing. Paulo was very helpful regarding places to eat and where to visit. We couldn't get into the designated parking garage since it was full so Paulo went there with us and was able to negotiate a parking space. Very good restaurants in the immediate neighborhood and a 15 - 20 minute walk to nearly all of the DSS sights.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Not all rooms have an internal bath. Good windows so minimal street noise from a very busy area.
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RuskyDublin wrote a review May 2019
Dublin, Ireland153 contributions16 helpful votes
My husband and I are just back from a three night stay at Pension Aia and I would recommend it to anyone. We loved it. We stayed in a double room with private bathroom and a small balcony overlooking the street below. There was no street noise at all. The Pension was spotless and beautifully decorated. I loved the communal kitchen especially for making a cuppa when coming in at night. Excellent property.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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lucas h wrote a review Nov 2018
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Great location, excellent rooms some with private patio, wonderul host, VERY clean, close to the beach and excellent restaurants. Perfect place to stay in this lovely city. Food across the street is to die for at La Quida. Other restaurants in the same block are also excellent including the Basque tapa restaurant/bar around the corner.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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HK$391 - HK$586 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pension Aia
Which popular attractions are close to Pension Aia?
Nearby attractions include La Gintoneria Donostiarra (0.4 km), Arteuparte (0.5 km), and Church of San Ignacio de Loyola (0.3 km).
What are some restaurants close to Pension Aia?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tedone Jatetxea, Ikaitz, and Bar El Kbzón.
Is Pension Aia located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of San Sebastian - Donostia.
Are there any historical sites close to Pension Aia?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Castillo de la Mota (1.3 km) and Caserio Katxola (3.0 km).
Is Pension Aia accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.