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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Historic elegance by the river

Signature Basque elegance graces this Belle Époque palace overlooking the river, with exceptional room service and concierge assistance for transportation and restaurant reservations. Steps from Concha Beach, guests enjoy spacious rooms with pillowtop beds after exploring San Sebastián's districts.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

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(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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50-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Terrace)

  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • River view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Bette Davis Suite)

  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Sebastián Centro, a neighborhood in San Sebastián, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel is near a metro station and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Biscay and Concha Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Zaldiko Maldikoa and Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our San Sebastián travel guide
Map
Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, 20004

What's nearby

  • San Sebastian City Hall
    San Sebastian City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza de La Constitucion
    Plaza de La Constitucion
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Concha Promenade
    Concha Promenade
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
    Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Victoria Eugenia Theater
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gros Station
    8 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Simona Specialty Coffee Club
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Bideluze
    5 min walk
  • Pastelería Argitan
    2 min walk
  • Kata.4
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Luxury historic hotel near Bay of Biscay
Located close to Plaza de La Constitucion and Concha Beach, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Gallery, offers lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 139 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services, and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 15 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 59.10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 46 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • DRY MARTINI BAR
  • The Gallery

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6,426 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1912
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 100 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 99.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 46 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 59.10 per night
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 99.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Property Registration Number H-SS-00002

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Hotel Cristina Maria
Hotel Maria Cristina
Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
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Maria Cristina Hotel
Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina Luxury Collection Hotel San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina Luxury Collection Hotel
Maria Cristina Luxury Collection San Sebastian
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Maria Cristina, A Collection
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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Sebastián

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 100 per stay and a fee of EUR 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for EUR 59.10 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel located?

This family-friendly San Sebastián hotel is located on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Eugenia Theater and Bay of Biscay. Plaza de La Constitucion and Concha Beach are also within 10 minutes. Gros Station is 8 minutes by foot and Donostia-San Sebastián Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 839 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, with fantastic and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property! Great staff and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate accommodations. Wonderful front desk staff. Superb breakfast buffet. All in the heart of the downtown to go try all of the wonderful pintxos available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great location. Amazing staff. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect property and staff. Love it. It’s a place worth spending your money for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel to enjoy San Sebastián, staff is amazing, hotel is beautiful and well located
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the Marathon. Excellent staff. Great room size. Elegant decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old-style service and great breakfast. Bar staff also very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historical hotel, great location, staff at the front desk were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury hotel with beautiful bar and lobby. Excellent concierge and staff. Room was nice, but average for price. Had to request coffee machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely and helpful staff,Very nice and clean hotel ,i know where to stay next time i am going to San Sebastian
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We and our family had a wonderful time inthis fabulous and luxurious hotel,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible stay the attention to detail is fantastic. We came for our honeymoon they were very accommodating and over the top nice. The entire staff is next level. By the way, bar service is outstanding. They care about every guest and experience as well as the cocktails being top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENTARO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed staying at this elegant property and all the members of the staff were really helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Wonderful property. In really good condition, nice room, great views and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here years ago and the hotel is even better than I remembered. Excellent staff and overall quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Osmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. Great rooms if you get an upgraded category. The only minor complain we has with my wife, it’s the outdated gym area. The rest was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top luxury in San Sebastian

The Maria Christina is a luxury property in the center of San Sebastian and offers great ambience, service, and comfort. Close to all the attractions: the old town, the beaches, and the scenic neighborhoods, this is a fabulous place to indulge yourself.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel! Very clean and relaxing after a busy day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was amazing. You can tell it catered to royalty in the past. Can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MASOUD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wet nice and elegant hotel . Great location and easy to walk to the old town . Rooms are large and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, view, service. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel In A Fabulous Location!!! Walking distance to everything anyone would want and more. Very beautiful ambience as well as accommodating staff. Thank you to all for making our (quick) visit so memorable…we will be back! xx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024