We Love —
- Exploring this grand Belle Époque property that has welcomed illustrious guests from royalty to film stars since the 19th century.
- The hotel's marvellous location in San Sebastian’s historic city centre, overlooking the Urumea River.
- Starting each morning with fresh fruit and pastries after a great night's sleep in your upgraded Premium River View Room.
Customer reviews —
A first glimpse of your holiday —
Hotel María Cristina 5* —
Rising above the historic centre of San Sebastián and overlooking the Bay of Biscay, Hotel Maria Cristina 5* is surrounded by picture-perfect promenades and gardens. Discover Basque gastronomy, or take a leisurely break at the Dry Bar San Sebastián. Marvel at the exquisite details of this elegant period property dating back to 1912, and sweeping river and city views in the hotel’s luxurious Belle Époque guestrooms.
Your room —
This offer is based on an Upgraded Premium River View Room.
Premium River View Room (40 m²)
The large windows and French doors offer incredible views of the river in these light-filled rooms. The crystal chandelier adds to the overall glamour, along with the Luxury Collection bed with a quilted headboard and an elegant marble bathroom. Guests are sure to also appreciate little extras like plush bathrobes and Byredo bath amenities for use in the deep soaking tub.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
Just for you:
- One glass of cava per person per stay
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Admire the Belle Époque style in the lavish Dry Bar San Sebastián, with smoky-blue velvet seats and ornate mirrored accents. Spot photos of famous guests on the walls, visiting for the annual film festival, as you tuck into tapas. Pop into The Gallery for a delightful menu, that includes international and local Basque dishes. Café Saigon offers a refined Asian menu in an elegant setting enjoying spectacular views over San Sebastián's historic Victoria Eugenia Theatre. Enjoy an Asian menu, with specialities from Indochina, Japan or Vietnam. Room service is also available so you can enjoy a bite in your elegant room.
Your time
The hotel boasts a 24-hour fitness centre with the latest Technogym equipment. And when it's time to explore, you'll find renowned Michelin-starred restaurants, a world-class casino and cultural hotspots like the Balenciaga Museum nearby.
Your Journey to San Sebastian —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
San Sebastian —
As the capital of Gipuzkoa, San Sebastián is a city where visitors co-exist seamlessly with the approximately 180,000 locals who frequent the city’s esteemed restaurants, world-class casino, and Zubieta Race Track.
The vast selection of cultural activities includes year-round options San Telmo Museum, Balenciaga Museum and the Aquarium. Annual head-line events are the International Film Festival, Musical Fortnight, and Jazz Festival.
As a result of an astonishing 16 Michelin stars bestowed upon San Sebastián restaurants, culinary aficionados congregate here to sample distinctive Basque cuisine.