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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian vs Pension Aida

Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian ranks significantly higher than Pension Aida. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian ranks #1 in Donostia-San Sebastian with recommendations from 13 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Hideaway Report.

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
9 / 10
Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, E-20004 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $196 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Designed in 1912 by the same architect as the Ritz hotels in London and Paris, this ornate hotel caters to those that love old-school pomp and pampering."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The graceful beauty of the Belle Epoque is embodied here, in San Sebastián's most luxurious hotel, which sits on the elegant west bank of the Urumea River." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This spectacular Belle Epoque hotel sits in the heart of town midway between the bay and Río Urumea." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"In the center of town, along the Urumea River and a hop from sandy beaches, this Belle Époque hotel has "pretty rooms" dressed up in pastels and wood." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Experience all the glamour and elegance of a bygone era, in one of Europe’s most elegant seaside resorts." Full review
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Pension Aida
Pension Aida
7 / 10
9 Calle Iztueta, 20001 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $39 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Beach
  • Baggage storage
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This welcoming nine-room pensión stands in a relatively quiet location close to the main train station, Zurriola beach, and old town. All rooms are newly and brightly decorated... En-suite facilities."
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For maximum peace, opt for an “interior” room, though those facing out are equipped with balconies (and cost a few euros more).
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The owners of this excellent pensión read the rule book on what makes a good hotel and have complied exactly... For our money, we’d say this one is very hard to beat." Full review