In the heart of San Sebastián, Pensión Urkia offers a cozy retreat. With in-room WiFi and concierge services, your stay will be seamless; enjoy coffee or tea in the lobby and take advantage of luggage storage for a stress-free getaway. Guests rave about this pension’s convenient location near Concha Beach.
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Maria Cristina Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
San Sebastian City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
San Sebastian (EAS) - 23 min drive
Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque) - 42 min drive
Bilbao (BIO) - 64 min drive
San Sebastian Amara Station - 8 min walk
Donostia-San Sebastián Station - 8 min walk
San Sebastián (YJH-San Sebastián-Donostia Train Station) - 8 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Maun - 1 min walk
Bar basque - 2 min walk
East Crema Coffee - 3 min walk
La Brasserie Mari Galant - 3 min walk
Caravanserai - 3 min walk
About this property
Pensión Urkia
Pensión Urkia offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Concha Beach and Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Ondarreta Beach and Miramar Palace are a short five-minute drive away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
24-hours off-site parking nearby (EUR 26 per night); discounts available
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Accessibility
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
10 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 26 per night (1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Access to the elevator (lift) requires few steps.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Pensión Urkia Pension
Pensión Urkia San Sebastián
Pensión Urkia Pension San Sebastián
Frequently asked questions
Does Pensión Urkia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pensión Urkia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pensión Urkia?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Pensión Urkia?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Pensión Urkia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pensión Urkia?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
Is there an on-site casino at Pensión Urkia?
No, this pension doesn't have a casino, but Casino Kursaal (7-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Pensión Urkia and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Pensión Urkia like?
Pensión Urkia is located near Concha Beach in San Sebastián Centro, a short 8-minute walk from San Sebastian Amara Station and 2 minutes' walk from Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.
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Reviews
Pensión Urkia Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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8/10 Very good
30 Jan 2026
Good location and staff is very friendly. However it is very warm in the room with the comforter at night. Would be great to have a sheet on the bed to help regulate temperature apart from the comforter.
Erica
Erica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2025
Close to the old town, beach. If you're a shopper it would be heaven.
steve
steve, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Great location.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
Clean room in super location, just what you need for a few days jn town
Jurgen
Jurgen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Sept 2023
Clean central reasonably priced
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4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 May 2025
This was a great base for exploring San Sebastian. It's just a couple of minutes from the old town, the beach and Downtown. The staff were helpful and the room was well-equipped and comfortable. The only slight downside was that clearly a child lives above and with the hard wood floors, I could hear them running up and down - not a big problem as they went to bed early!
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Juan was excellent in registering us and providing lots of useful information
Matthew Alan
Matthew Alan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2025
Central location close to shopping and the old town. Perfect for a solo traveller
Wesley
Wesley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
In the heart of it. Would stay again!
Omi
Omi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2023
Super friendly staff, very clean room and perfect area.
Olga
Olga, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Perfect little room near shopping
Good basic rooms near old town of San Sebastián
Katherine
Katherine, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2024
The staff was great, lady who met us (name escaping) was wonderful. Room was great and very convenient to old town.
Ivan
Ivan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Highly recommended!
Enrique Martin
Enrique Martin, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2025
Staff is friendly but does not speak English.
Shuk Han
Shuk Han, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
11 Mar 2025
Noise from other rooms
Booked for 3 nights, left after 2. Can hear everything going on in other rooms, and I mean everything!
karl
karl, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Sept 2025
This was a very basic, small room with a bathroom with shower. It is in a great location— easy walk to the beach, many restaurants, & shopping. It also had a balcony that was big enough to sit in. The staff was not very responsive on messaging. I sent a couple of messages that weren’t ever answered. It also says that they have someone in “reception” most of the day, but I never saw a reception area. When I arrived at the time I told them, no one was there to meet me and I didn’t see any reception desk/office. They came about 30 minutes later.
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
5 Jun 2025
They did not clean or change towls
The aircondition was horrible - it made very high noises every 2nd minute even though it was not even on.
Other than that it was as expected.
Mari
Mari, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
9 Jul 2025
WORST EVER!!!
This was my absolute worst experience ever!
The room was sunky, mouldy and very noisy between the rooms. The room was obviosly hot since it was summer, but we could not leave AC on because of the screamy noice. The smell in the room was musty, and we suspect mold...
Also, worst of all - the next morning we woke up with bedbug bites. Lots of them.
We told straight ahead that we wanted to shorten our stay and cancel two remaining nights, and we moved out. We did not receive any payment back för the two cancelled nights.
When we checked out after one night (and all the bedbugs) there was no one in the reception, and we tried calling them to tell them exactly all the things we had experienced, but there was no one answering.
And afterwards they now tell us they didn't know we were dissatisfied... No compensation, no excuse, no nothing...
Do not book this pension!
Jenny
Jenny, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 May 2026
De locatie van het pension is zeer geschikt om veel bezienswaardigheden wandelend te bezoeken. De kamer is schoon en het personeel is zeer behulpzaam.
Robert-Jan
Robert-Jan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 May 2026
This is a No Frills, basic kind of place to stay. Even though there is an elevator, you will have to climb a few stairs because the elevator is situated between floors so you either have to go down a few steps or up a few steps. Not a problem for me but it might be for some. The place is very clean, and if you have an inside room it’s very quiet. Plenty of hot water, so the shower was very nice. The towels are very thin. Well located near the beach
Juliet
Juliet, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 May 2026
Chambre propre et confortable. Personnel accueillant. Etablissement bien placé avec commerces à proximité et près de la plage de la Concha.
Marie-Jeanne
Marie-Jeanne, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
17 Apr 2026
Para quem chega de carro, é pessimo. Não tem onde parar o carro para retirar a bagagem. Muita escada para quem chega com mala.
A recepção não funciona 24 h. Apesar de pedirmos para limpar o quarto, ele continuou sujo e não houve reposição de papel higiênico.
Luz Marina
Luz Marina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Todo perfecto
Juan Carlos
Juan Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2025
Centrico
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2025
Chambre très agréable, accueil nickel et très bien situé