A modern, clean hotel in San Sebastián's Gros neighbourhood, steps from Zurriola surf beach and the city's best alternative pintxos bars. Good value for the city, with bright contemporary rooms and helpful staff.
Zenit San Sebastián is located at Calle Peña y Goñi 1 in the Gros neighbourhood of San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, the dynamic eastern district of the city on the far side of the Urumea River from the historic centre. The hotel is positioned moments from Zurriola beach — San Sebastián's urban surf beach, popular with local board sports enthusiasts year-round — and in the heart of a neighbourhood renowned among food-focused travellers for its creative, locally oriented pintxos bars, considered by many to offer a more authentic experience than the tourist-concentrated streets of the Parte Vieja.
The hotel offers clean, bright contemporary rooms at competitive prices for San Sebastián, a city that commands a premium for accommodation relative to the Spanish average. Rooms are modern in design, practically furnished, and well-maintained; the colour palette is light and fresh in keeping with the building's beach-adjacent character. The hotel fills a sensible gap in the city's accommodation market between budget pensiones and the luxury seafront hotels.
The hotel has a small restaurant serving traditional Spanish and Basque breakfast and informal meals, and a bar that functions as both a gathering point for hotel guests and a working neighbourhood café. Staff are noted for their helpfulness and local knowledge. The Gros neighbourhood's excellent pintxos bars are within a 3–5 minute walk, and the hotel can orient new arrivals to the best options.
The Parte Vieja old town, La Concha beach, and the Kursaal congress centre are accessible on foot across the Zurriola bridge in 10–15 minutes. The tram from Gros connects to the wider city network and La Concha promenade in under 10 minutes.
Amenities
- restaurant
- bar
- free wifi
- parking
Location
Calle Peña y Goñi 1, 20002 San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
43.3250, -1.9665 View on map
Highlights
- Steps from Zurriola surf beach and Gros neighbourhood's creative pintxos bars in San Sebastián
- Bright, well-maintained contemporary rooms at sensible prices for an expensive Basque city
- Local-atmosphere neighbourhood setting offering a more authentic Donostiarra experience
- 10–15 minute walk across the Zurriola bridge to the Parte Vieja old town and La Concha beach
- Helpful staff with strong local knowledge of pintxos routes and the Gros dining scene
Tips for visiting
- The Gros pintxos bars peak from 20:00–22:30; Calle Zabaleta and Calle Peña y Goñi are the key streets
- Zurriola is the city's best beach for surfing and bodyboarding; conditions are often excellent in autumn and winter
- The tram from Gros Kursaal stop connects to the Parte Vieja and Ondarreta beach in about 10 minutes
- San Sebastián accommodation fills quickly in July and August and during film festival week in September — book early
- The Kursaal bridge offers some of the finest views back towards Mount Urgull and the bay from street level
Accessibility
The hotel has step-free access from the street and a lift serving all guest floors. The surrounding Gros neighbourhood streets are generally flat and accessible for wheelchair users. Accessible rooms can be requested at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gros neighbourhood like for first-time visitors?
Gros is a vibrant, residential district on the east bank of the Urumea River in San Sebastián. It is known for excellent pintxos bars, Zurriola surf beach, and a relaxed local atmosphere that feels less touristed than the Parte Vieja.
How far is the hotel from the Parte Vieja old town?
The Parte Vieja is approximately 700–800 metres across the Zurriola bridge, a 10–12 minute walk along the river and through the old town.
Is Zurriola beach suitable for swimming?
Zurriola faces the open Atlantic and can have larger waves than La Concha; it is popular for surfing rather than calm bathing. La Concha beach, a 15-minute walk, is the city's main sheltered bathing beach.
Is parking available at the hotel?
The hotel has parking available for guests; confirm availability and cost when booking, as spaces may be limited.