We are having difficulty booking a room in San Sebastian on October 3 and 4 want suggestions for good places that aren't too expensive (under $100, if possible). We are just going there to check the place out. Should we stay two nights, or is one night enough?

Jim,<BR>You'll love San Sebastian; it's truly a wonderful, beautiful, atmospheric city. And I promise you'll want 2 days there. If you need lodging under $100, consider the Hostal Alemana, across from the Hotel Europa on Calle San Martin, just steps from La Concha beach, <BR>www.hostalalemana.com<BR><BR>or the Hotel Galeria in the upscale Ondarreta beach area. Both are mentioned in several "charming hotels of Spain" guides, and the Hostal Alemana is a favorite of Alistair Sawaday, author of "Special Places to Stay in Spain". <BR>

Not sure about the hotel but definitely stay for 2 nights - it's brilliant

Sorry to jump in on your post Jim but now I have a related question.<BR><BR>I'm spending 2 days next month in this area and booked my nights at the parador in Hondarribia. It looked like a very quaint village and the parador looks marvelous. Transportation connections to San Sebastian are frequent also (I won't have a car). <BR><BR>Should I have booked in San Sebastian versus Hondarribia?

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