Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
- City view
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theater, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, María Cristina Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV. Their marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, bathrobe and slippers. Breakfast is served daily at the Breakfast Restaurant. The DRY Martini cocktail bar serves a range of drinks. Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September. The Kursaal Convention Center is 1148 feet away. San Sebastián’s Old Town is 1476 feet from María Cristina Hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Bar

SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
- Green Key (FEE)
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Francisco
Puerto Rico
“The beautiful historic architecture combine with the good service.” - Yousef
Kuwait
“Nice building, luxury, friendly staff, near the beach where you can take a nice walk.” - Ryo
Japan
“Beautiful hotel and rooms, service was exceptional, and breakfast was amazing. Good location, close to the bars.” - David
Mexico
“The hotel and its grounds were very much above average, and the staff, in general were very helpful. The room was excellent.” - Moshe
Israel
“great location.. cool stuff..amazing general manager” - James
United States
“This is a grand old luxury hotel that is a must visit in San Sebastián. The breakfast was sumptuous. Rooms are enormous and well appointed. King bed was a delight. Located centrally, the whole city is at your footsteps. The staff was extremely...” - Marielena
United States
“The location is fantastic, the hotel is gorgeous, rooms are luxurious, breakfast buffet is amazing!” - Paulina
United Kingdom
“Everything was spectacular , from the staff to the facilities and the food” - Chris
New Zealand
“This is a first class hotel with so many positive aspects. The incredible history, stunning location and range of amenities. The gorgeous bar, Mimo cooking school and well stocked shop were highlights.” - Kirk
United States
“Beautiful building, amazing staff, perfect location, great food! All good!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- Cafe Saigon
- CuisineAsian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- The Gallery
- CuisineSpanish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- DRY MARTINI BY JAVIER DE LAS MUELAS
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
Amenities of Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San SebastianGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 52 per day.
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Visual aids (tactile signs)
- Visual aids (Braille)
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
House rulesHotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
License number: H-SS-00002
Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.