Zenit Convento San Martin
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a central, well-rated 4-star base a short walk from La Concha beach without paying luxury prices. Skip it if breakfast value matters a lot to you or if you need the cheapest bed in town.
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This is our Best Value pick in San Sebastián. It suits couples and families who want to walk to the beach and the old town and still sleep somewhere guests describe as quiet. The property lists family rooms, a gym and air conditioning.
Travellers on a tight budget should look at our Budget pick instead, which costs a little over half as much per night. People who want a grand five-star experience will find more of that at our Luxury pick. If you plan to eat breakfast at the hotel every day, read the guest comments on breakfast below before you decide.
Location and getting around
The address is San Martin Kalea, 45, in the city centre area. The location score is 9.6, which is very high. Beach of La Concha is about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot. San Sebastián Cathedral is about 0.3 km away, around 4 minutes. Miramar Palace is about 1 km away, close to 13 minutes on foot.
These walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified on the ground, so real routes may take a little longer. All three sights are a short walk away. Parking is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel if you are driving.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 3,073 guest reviews. In the provider sample it sits joint fourth of 12 eligible properties on review score.
Guests praise the location most. They describe it as central and quiet, with the beach and the old town a short walk away. Staff also get strong comments: a friendly, professional team that gives a warm welcome and useful local tips.
The main complaint is breakfast. It is a buffet that guests describe as extensive and good quality, but some find it expensive and say dishes are not always replenished quickly. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check that before you pay.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
In our check, the reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was about €123 a night, or around €246 for both nights. That was 3% below the sample median of €127.16 a night. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Leonardo Boutique Hotel San Sebastián, came in at about €71.10 a night with a score of 8.8 and 2 stars. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, was about €445.50 a night with a score of 9.3 and 5 stars.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in San Sebastián. The Best Value slot goes to the hotel that best balances guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price. Zenit combines a 9.1 score, more than 3,000 reviews and a price just under the median, which is a strong mix.
The property also lists a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace and a pool. Opening times, availability and any extra fees for these are not confirmed, so treat them as things to check rather than promises.
Before you book
Several things have not been assessed: room size, noise levels, renovation condition, whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms. Read the room description for the exact category you book, confirm whether breakfast is in the rate, and check the cancellation deadline. If the pool matters to you, ask whether it is open in your travel month.
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Is Zenit Convento San Martin close to La Concha beach?
Yes. The beach is about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Guests often mention the short walk to the beach as a highlight.
How much does Zenit Convento San Martin cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was about €123 a night for 2 adults. That is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is a buffet, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Some guests find it expensive, so compare the room-only and breakfast rates.
Is it good for families?
The property lists family rooms and a gym, and guests describe the area as quiet. Room sizes have not been assessed, so check the room details if you need space for children.