This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theater, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, María Cristina Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV. Their marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, bathrobe and slippers. Breakfast is served daily at the Breakfast Restaurant. The DRY Martini cocktail bar serves a range of drinks. Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September. The Kursaal Convention Center is 1148 feet away. San Sebastián’s Old Town is 1476 feet from María Cristina Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Luxury Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Luxury Collection

Property highlights

Located in the heart of San Sebastián, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for San Sebastián

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ryo
    Japan Japan
    Beautiful hotel and rooms, service was exceptional, and breakfast was amazing. Good location, close to the bars.
  • David
    Mexico Mexico
    The hotel and its grounds were very much above average, and the staff, in general were very helpful. The room was excellent.
  • Moshe
    Israel Israel
    great location.. cool stuff..amazing general manager
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a grand old luxury hotel that is a must visit in San Sebastián. The breakfast was sumptuous. Rooms are enormous and well appointed. King bed was a delight. Located centrally, the whole city is at your footsteps. The staff was extremely...
  • Marielena
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is fantastic, the hotel is gorgeous, rooms are luxurious, breakfast buffet is amazing!
  • Paulina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was spectacular , from the staff to the facilities and the food
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is a first class hotel with so many positive aspects. The incredible history, stunning location and range of amenities. The gorgeous bar, Mimo cooking school and well stocked shop were highlights.
  • Kirk
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful building, amazing staff, perfect location, great food! All good!
  • Vitor
    Brazil Brazil
    Very comfortable, well located and spacious rooms.
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at, and we have travelled extensively for over 50 years. Love San Sebastian and this hotel.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Cafe Saigon
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • The Gallery
    • Cuisine
      Spanish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • DRY MARTINI BY JAVIER DE LAS MUELAS
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 58 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 99 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

License number: H-SS-00002

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

  • Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian is 2,150 feet from the center of San Sebastián. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bar crawls
  • Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian has 3 restaurants:

    • The Gallery
    • Cafe Saigon
    • DRY MARTINI BY JAVIER DE LAS MUELAS
  • Room options at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite
  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.