San Sebastian International Film Festival
San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain[1.9 miles]
Enjoy the pictures and pintxos at this accessible, A-list film festival in Spain’s culinary capital.
Best for ages: 18+ | £5 | One week
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Hotel Zinema7
Last updated: 10 November, 2022
Inspired by San Sebastián’s famous film festival, this stylish boutique hotel is set in a former cinema, with movie-inspired décor and affordable room rates.
Each of its large, quiet rooms – with super-comfy beds – is dedicated to a different film star or director who has appeared at the festival. Continuing the arts theme, there’s a great media room with books and DVDs to borrow, with players in every room.
The hotel has a good restaurant, Bistoreka, and serves a breakfast buffet, but you’re better off heading to the adjacent café, where you can order what you fancy.
It’s worth noting that the hotel is a fair old hike from the centre of town and the beaches – about a 20-minute walk, albeit along a pretty riverside path. But you’re staying in an authentic residential area, with cheaper shops and restaurants than those in the city centre. There’s an onsite garage, a bus stop is across the street and the train station is within walking distance.
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Airport transfers*
Beach: None
Fitness centre
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Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
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Pool (adults only)
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Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga
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Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
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