Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Pensión Urkia

2.0 star property
Sandy fun near Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Concha Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Pensión Urkia

Reception
Basic Double Room, Balcony, Beachside | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Staircase
Single Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside | Room amenity
Pensión Urkia offers a welcoming retreat in central San Sebastián. Enjoy in-room WiFi, helpful concierge recommendations for local experiences, and complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby. Luggage storage is available, and Concha Beach is just minutes away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Single Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside

Single Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside

Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Beachside | View from room

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

Basic Double Room, Balcony, Beachside | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room, Balcony, Beachside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside

Economy Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Urbieta, 12 3, San Sebastián, 20006

What's nearby

  • Concha Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reale Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Monte Igueldo - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Sebastian Amara Station - 8 min walk
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Brasserie Mari Galant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sebastopol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Bar De Hotel De Londres - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Swing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maun - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pensión Urkia

Pension near Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
Located close to Concha Beach and Zurriola Beach, Pensión Urkia has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, beach towels, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Pensión Urkia offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Similar properties

View from room

Pension La Perla

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 183 reviews
Pension La Perla

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 16 per night); discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 16 per night(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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.

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

Property is also known as

Pensión Urkia Motel San Sebastian
Pensión Urkia Motel
Pensión Urkia San Sebastian
Pensión Urkia Pension
Pensión Urkia San Sebastián
Pensión Urkia Pension San Sebastián

Frequently asked questions

Is Pensión Urkia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Pensión Urkia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pensión Urkia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Pensión Urkia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Pensión Urkia located?

Located in San Sebastián Centro, this beach pension is within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Concha Beach. Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium and Zurriola Beach are also within 15 minutes. San Sebastian Amara Station is 8 minutes by foot and Donostia-San Sebastián Station is 8 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Pensión Urkia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location close to shopping and the old town. Perfect for a solo traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the old town, beach. If you're a shopper it would be heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of it. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shuk Han

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff is friendly but does not speak English.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Perfect little room near shopping

Good basic rooms near old town of San Sebastián
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room in super location, just what you need for a few days jn town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, very clean room and perfect area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, lady who met us (name escaping) was wonderful. Room was great and very convenient to old town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean central reasonably priced
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mari

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

karl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Noise from other rooms

Booked for 3 nights, left after 2. Can hear everything going on in other rooms, and I mean everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war überaus freundlich und es war sehr sauber. Leider liess mich ein Geräusch eines elektrischen Geräts im Zimmer nicht gut schlafen. Die Unterkunft ist sehr zentral gelegen. Ich würde sie wieder buchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

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

Mysigt i San Sebastian

Ett väldigt trevligt litet hotell inrymt i ett bostadshus. Hotellet hänger ihop med några ytterligare mindre hotell. Rent och fint! Bra badrum. Fungerande AC. Mycket vänlig och trevlig personal! Två kvarter från havet och stranden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar está bien y muy central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

timothy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

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

3 nuits à San Sebastián

Tres Bon hotel, excellent position en centre ville. Tres propres avec the et café dans la chambre. Tout près des restaurants, magasins et endroits à visiter et 10 minutes de la plage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.