Set in a historic building, Pensión Balerdi is on the edge of San Sebastian’s old town, 50 metres from Alameda Boulevard. It offers 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi.
Fully renovated in 2015, each bright, heated room comes with a TV and street views. All have private bathroom facilities.
There are many typical Basque tapas and pintxos bars within a 5-minute walk of the Balerdi. A breakfast of coffee, fresh orange juice, toast and croissants, is available at a café opposite the property, for an extra cost.
Luggage storage is offered at the Pensión Balerdi. La Concha Beach is a 5-minute walk away. The San Telmo Museum is 250 metres away and the Aquarium is 1 km from the guest house.
Score from 532 reviews
Superb
9.5/10
Rooms: 5
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Address: San Juan, 1, 2º, San Sebastián 20003 
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What people say
The Pension was great value. The room was clean and had a cute small balcony out onto a square. The bathrooms were spotless although a little dated.
The location is excellent, its in the old town and right in the hustle of the city.
There is also a Lidl 30 seconds walk away which had 0.25C beers!
The staff were very friendly and it was always staffed.
It's a great hotel! Location is great, between 2 bays, supermarket Lidl is 1 minute walk from the hotel, all bars, castle, everything is near. Stuff is perfect, very kind and helpful. Wi-fi works good. Room is always clean and nice.all reviews »
Well, it's odd to say so, but I like the funkiness of this place. The floor wasn't level in our room, and the building is definitely showing its age in other ways as well, but it's a well-run hotel, and the staff are all terrific.
Location is excellent, just near to beach and it is located in old town.
Owners were very helpful. They did not speak english but still managed
to provide all the needed information. I would recommend this hotel for
backpakers.
Great location. right by the edge of the old town - perfect for the tapas bars, but not too noisy at night. 5 min walk to either of the 2 beaches. basic, very clean, very helpful staff.
Couldn't ask for a better location. Right outside your door is as many restaurants and bars you could ask for. The restaurants were some of the best we ate at!.
Right on Main Street above morning fruit market and grocery centre - perfect location. Large room. Access to two bathrooms so no need to wait. Wifi was fast.
Loved the traditional old pension character. Plus great old town location (beaches, bars, information) & next to the market.
Pilli the host was really lovely and made sure our stay was comfortable, it was always clean neat and tidy and very secure.
The room facility.
Terrific location.
Brilliant staff.
too good.
The staff was very accommodating and extremely helpful. We showed up very late and they were able to include third bed for us for that evening. They also helped guide us to parking, since vehicles are not allowed on the street that it's located on.
Great location.
Nothing.
Beds were a little hard and the mattresses sliped on the wooden bed frame.
No lift. It's the only minus.
Nothing.
Would be helpful if owner could speak English but he could only speak Spanish.
Price was high compares to other cities of Spain, but compared to other hotels in San Sebastián this was the cheapest we could find.
No air-con.
Little bit pricey.
The bedroom was slanted, and anything that fell rolled to the wall against the bed's backboard, which made it very difficult to reach. The location, although perfect for walking around, isn't convenient for driving, as you have to park nearby (at a very high rate) and unload everything.
Very very noisy! Coming from both inside and outside the Pension.
Appalling facilities
over priced
Insecure room
Smell of damp and fish.
