For many visitors to San Sebastián the dream is to step out of the hotel and onto the beach, and Hotel Niza makes that wish affordable. It stands on Zubieta street, about one minute on foot from the Concha promenade and the beach itself, and that position, rather than luxury, is its selling point. It is a three-class hotel with a friendly, traditional feel, and its facilities cover the basics well. Restaurante Biarritz serves lunch and dinner, there is also a Bar Biarritz and a snack bar and deli, and a terrace gives you a place to sit outside. A breakfast buffet is served daily in the morning for an extra charge. Rooms have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, concierge services, laundry and dry cleaning, bike rental, a lift and a safe at the front desk, so it covers what independent travellers need. Babysitting is available for a surcharge and free cribs on request. Parking on site is limited and charged by the day, and pets are not allowed. If you want a simple, well-located base, it delivers.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Zubieta 56. The Concha promenade and the beach are about one minute on foot, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd about six, the María Cristina bridge about nine, the Amara train station about nine and the Plaza de la Constitución in the old town about thirteen. San Sebastián airport is about twenty-three minutes by car. It is a very walkable base for most of the city’s attractions.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and the hotel has a terrace, a bar and lounge, Restaurante Biarritz, a snack bar and deli, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, concierge services and bike rental. Parking is on site with limited spaces and a daily charge. Breakfast is a buffet served in the morning for an extra fee. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
Couples, families and independent travellers who want to be near La Concha at a reasonable price, and anyone who values location over amenities. It is not a luxury property and does not have a spa or a pool, so if you want those, look at the other hotels in this guide. It is a good base for walking to the old town, the cathedral and the beach, and it works well with the Monte Igueldo funicular and the hop-on hop-off bus. Book early for summer, when beachfront locations fill quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓One minute from La Concha beach
- ✓Restaurante Biarritz
- ✓Bar and snack bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How far is Hotel Niza from La Concha beach?+
The Concha promenade and beach are about a one-minute walk from the hotel.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
Yes, Restaurante Biarritz serves lunch and dinner, and there is also a bar and a snack bar.
Does Hotel Niza have parking?+
Yes, on-site parking is available for a daily charge with limited spaces. Pets are not allowed.
