Villa Soro sits in the Gros district of San Sebastián, on the east side of the Urumea river, which makes it a good base for travellers who want to be close to the city’s attractions without staying in the busiest streets. Guests give it very high scores, and its appeal comes from a combination of calm, service and a few well-chosen extras. Breakfast is a buffet with local specialities and made-to-order dishes, served in the Eguzki Soro bar or outside on the garden terrace when the weather allows. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness room, two private treatment cabins for massages and spa treatments, free in-room Wi-Fi and complimentary bikes that you can use to explore the city, which is a real advantage in a place where cycling is easy. It also has a private off-street garage with electric car chargers, which is unusual in San Sebastián and valuable if you arrive by car. Zurriola beach, the surfers’ beach, is about five minutes away on foot, and La Concha beach and the Tabakalera cultural centre are also nearby. Pets are not allowed, and breakfast is charged separately.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Gros, across the Urumea from the old town, and the Zurriola beach is about a five-minute walk. La Concha beach and the old town are within a reasonable walk, and the free bikes make it easy to cover the distance. The Gros district has its own bars and restaurants with a more local feel than the old town, which many visitors enjoy.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have free Wi-Fi, and the hotel offers a 24-hour fitness room, complimentary bikes, two private treatment cabins and a garden terrace. Parking is in a private garage with electric car chargers, at a surcharge, and spaces are limited. The breakfast buffet is served in the Eguzki Soro bar or on the terrace and carries a charge. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
Couples, active travellers, surfers and anyone who prefers a quieter, more residential area with good access to the city. It is a good choice for guests arriving by car who need secure parking, and for people who like the idea of cycling to the sights. If you want to be in the middle of the pintxos bars, a hotel in the old town may be a better fit, but for a calmer stay with great service, Villa Soro is a strong choice. Book early for summer and for the film festival.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden terrace
- ✓Breakfast buffet with local specialities
- ✓24-hour fitness room
- ✓Two private treatment cabins
- ✓Complimentary bikes
- ✓Private garage with EV chargers
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Five minutes from Zurriola beach
Good questions
Where is Villa Soro?+
It is in the Gros district of San Sebastián, about five minutes on foot from Zurriola beach.
Does the hotel have free bikes?+
Yes, complimentary bikes are available for guests, which makes it easy to explore the city.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, there is a private garage with electric car chargers, available at a surcharge. Pets are not allowed.
