Hotel Villa Favorita

Hotel Villa Favorita is at Zubieta kalea 26 in the Centro (La Concha) district of San Sebastián, in Spain's Basque Country. The four-star boutique hotel stands close to La Concha beach, about 0.8 km in a straight line from the Parte Vieja, so the bay, the seafront promenade and the old town are all reachable on foot. Zubieta street runs parallel to the bay, and the area combines quiet residential blocks with easy access to the sand and the city's restaurants.

The hotel opened in 2020 and is adults only. Sources differ on the room count, putting it at around 23 to 25 rooms, which gives the property an intimate scale compared with the larger chain hotels of the city. The small size shapes the experience: reception is staffed, service is personal, and the atmosphere is calmer than at a conventional beachfront hotel.

Rooms are listed as double, twin and single, all with private bathrooms. Published rates are roughly €250 to €700 per night, rising in summer and on festival dates. The standout feature is dining. Attached to the hotel is Amelia, the restaurant of chef Paulo Airaudo, which holds two Michelin stars and is one of the best-known tables in a city that has more starred restaurants per capita than almost anywhere in Europe. Tasting menus here are a destination in themselves, and reservations for the restaurant are typically required well in advance. Details of any spa, pool or fitness facilities are not given in the data held for this guide and should be checked with the hotel.

The service character suits couples, gastronomic travellers and adults seeking a quiet base. Children are not accepted, which keeps the atmosphere peaceful. Beyond the restaurant, the Parte Vieja's pintxo bars, the Concha promenade and the funicular at Monte Igueldo are all within a reasonable walk or short taxi ride.