Hotel Niza - San Sebastián

Historic beachfront hotel opposite La Concha Beach

Location & Beachfront

Hotel Niza San Sebastián sits directly across from La Concha Beach, offering direct access to the promenade and bay. The hotel provides complimentary bicycle rental for exploring the coastline and nearby attractions like San Telmo Museum and Miramar Palace. Guests can walk to both ends of the bay and the old town within 15 minutes.

Dining

The on-site Biarritz Cafeteria, with large windows overlooking the sea, serves breakfast as a buffet or à la carte, plus a full menu of dishes and pintxos for lunch and dinner. The in-house restaurant is run by a recognized chef specializing in local Basque cuisine. Breakfast and dinner tables along the windows facing the beach are reserved for hotel clients.

Rooms

The hotel offers 40 air-conditioned rooms, including 18 double rooms with views of La Concha Beach, 17 double rooms facing Zubieta Street, and 5 single rooms overlooking an interior courtyard. Rooms are cleaned daily and come with private bathrooms and small balconies in some sea-view units. Access between floors is via a manually operated lift originally dating from 1911.

Services & Amenities

The 24-hour front desk has a computer available for guests, and staff provide concierge, luggage storage, tour desk, and shuttle service. Additional services include dry cleaning, ironing, laundry, babysitting, and packed lunches on request. Private parking is available underneath the hotel, and guests receive complimentary bottled water.

History & Character

Hotel Niza is a family-run property that preserves its historic character with a manually operated 1911 lift and period decor in the lobby. The hotel maintains a pet-free environment, contributing to a quiet atmosphere. Guests can use the shared lounge and terrace, with video surveillance and safety deposit boxes for security.

• Location: Opposite La Concha Beach, near museums and old town
• Rooms: 40 rooms including sea-view doubles and single interior units
• Dining: Biarritz Cafeteria offering Basque cuisine and pintxos
• Amenities: Complimentary bicycle rental and bottled water
• Service: 24-hour front desk with free computer use and tour assistance
• Special: Historic 1911 manually operated lift