Nothing! Everything was incredible!

This hotel was a highlight of our trip to Spain! We arrived early and the staff was able to accommodate us. The room was spacious, extremely clean, with a beautiful bathroom and a wonderful look out to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro. We were in the middle of aa very busy section of Parte Vieja, but one of the most amazing things of the rooms in Hotel Atari was how soundproof they were - we could open the windows and feel we were in the middle of the action, or close them and not hear anything! Additionally, the access to the rooftop of the hotel added special ends to our nights as we could go up and have a drink overlooking Parte Vieja and the Basilica. The included breakfast was also great, offering a hearty start to our day. We absolutely loved Hotel Atari!

Stayed in August 2025

Everyone will have to decide for themselves whether an expensive stay in San Sebastian is a sensible investment or not. If it is, then you'll have a wonderful location here.

The hotel is beautifully situated at the end of a main street in the old town, opposite the beautiful Basilica Nuestra Señora del Coro (gorgeous view from the top floor of the hotel) and at the foot of Monte Urgull. The San Sebastián bus station (Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 1) is an 18-minute walk away. The hotel has three single rooms. My room was relatively small but comfortable. I overlooked an inner courtyard and was free from outside noise. Guests taller than 1.85 m will find the bed too small. Coffee making facilities are available in the room. The shower is really very narrow. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Many pintxos restaurants can be found in the old town. I didn't find reservations necessary, though they might be required for more upscale restaurants. All in all, a reasonably good hotel, but like all accommodations in San Sebastian, it's overpriced. San Sebastian attracts a large number of visitors every summer. This allows them to keep accommodation prices very high, as everything always gets fully booked. This was the most visited place on my trip, and I'm not dissatisfied with the hotel, but all other accommodations in northern Spain were cheaper and of a bit better quality. Therefore, you'll have to decide beforehand whether or not you want to spend that much money on a stay in San Sebastian. For me, it was fine, albeit for a limited number of days. The well-known coastline and beach are truly superb! The breakfast is good, with a strong emphasis on the pintxos. There's relatively little bread, but you can ask for more. Suggestion: leave bread with the pintxos so guests can help themselves.

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast was amazing, location

Stayed in August 2025

Might be loud for families with small kids, but windows are very high quality, so external sounds won't disturb you.

Great comfortable hotel, perfect location for the weekend. Very close to everything you might need, all sightseeings and the he beach.

Stayed in August 2025

One cannot drive to the property and there is no parking nearby. The rooms are on the small side

The location for the first time visitor to San Sebastián is fantastic

Stayed in August 2025

Maybe a little noisy from the church and people in the streets, but it is also a bit charming

In the middle of everything! A little bit noisy so close to the church and many people in the streets, but that is also very nice. Newly renovated room, nice bathroom. Good breakfast, from where you can order a little a la carte as well. Friendly crew working everywhere! We did love our stay and do recommend it!!

Stayed in August 2025

We reserved two rooms and the single room was very small. The windows were frosted so you couldn’t see out (not that you would want to as it looks onto a disused grubby courtyard). There was obviously a price difference in the two rooms, but we didn’t expect the single to be as small and dingy as it was. It was not worth the money

We reserved two rooms, a single and a double room. The double room was beautiful, overlooking a street in the old town and the cathedral. The location of the hotel couldn’t be better. 3 minute walk to the sea. Right by the cathedral. In the heart of the old town with so many bars and restaurants. The breakfast was excellent. A choice of first and second courses to order and some items on a buffet. The staff were really responsive to my emails ordering a transfer to Bilbao airport.

Stayed in August 2025

The room was tiny and windows facing inner part of the building.

Freshly renovated hotel, great design, amazing location, nourishing breakfast and happy staff!

Stayed in August 2025

It’s pricy for what it is. It’s the location that you’re paying for.

It’s all about the location. The hotel itself is nothing special. It’s nice enough though, considering the amount of time you’ll spend there which should be minimal. The location - bang in the busy old town, is what you’re paying for.

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast was a bit hap hazard with service but the food was very good .

Great location , comfortable rooms ,

Stayed in August 2025

Poor light in bathroom

Location

Stayed in August 2025

We had to park 15 minutes away

Easy access to so many of the tapas end pinxos bars

Stayed in August 2025

Would have preferred a buffet breakfast with more options - had to order off quite a limited menu.

Amazing location, couldn’t have been better. In the heart of the old town in the prettiest street, it’s buzzing with activity but the soundproofing in the rooms is excellent so we slept so well. Great shower and staff were really helpful. The food in the Atari pintxos bar downstairs is incredible - with an added bonus that you can take it up to the terrace when it’s really busy!

Stayed in August 2025

The room was small but amazingly beautiful and airy. The view from our penthouse terrace was ideal for church lovers and athiests alike. If you do not enjoy huge clanging chimes every 15 minutes, close your windows and doors. We embraced all the wind, sun rain, construction noise from the city, the clang and bang of the church, the revelers 6 floors below, and just rejoiced in how wonderful and alive we felt. Breakfasts were included and top notch!!!

Stayed in July 2025

Little on the expensive side but I guess that is San Sebastián old town for you

Location and staff

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Hotel Atari is wonderful. It has an amazing location in the heart of the old town with a fantastic pinxos bar downstairs. It also has a rooftop balcony overlooking the cathedral where you can enjoy the slower pace of life. The room itself is spacious and modern and has amazing sound insulation given you are at the very heart of San Sebastián nightlife. Huge shoutout to the wonderful staff who arranged an amazing dinner for us at short notice, booked taxis etc. Would thoroughly recommend this hotel.

Stayed in July 2025

None

Location

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely nothing

Everything - such a great property in a perfect location

Stayed in July 2025

The shower wasn’t properly sealed so some water escaped - also, no proper toiletries which was a shame.

Fantastic location, friendly staff and comfortable room with excellent sound-proofing (needed!)

Stayed in June 2025

Excellent location, wonderful reception and customer service, nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and breakfast was amazing.

Stayed in June 2025

I left early in the morning before breakfast was available. It would have been nice to have a packed breakfast to take with me.

Great location and staff. Easy to find and a lovely welcome. Thank you.

Stayed in April 2025

Decor, cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff,

Great location as long as you don’t mind hearing the bells chimes on the hour, quarter past, half past and quarter to.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Fantastic location. Pintxos bars within 5m were amazing.

Stayed in June 2025

The reception personnel as well as the people who served the breakfast were all very kind, really nice and extremely helpful!

Stayed in June 2025