Catalonia Donosti, San Sebastian

Catalonia Donosti - A Historic Convent Hotel with Rooftop Pool and Panoramic Views of San Sebastián

Located on San Bartolomé hill, this San Sebastián hotel occupies a restored 17th-18th century convent with a protected northern facade featuring twin towers and an ashlar church body. The Catalonia Donosti's rooftop features a pool and terrace offering views of La Concha beach and the cathedral. The 4-star property contains seven meeting rooms accommodating up to 180 people, a 3767.5 ft² spa with jets pool and Finnish sauna, and a fitness center equipped with Netflix-enabled cardio machines. The Aldapeta Gastrobar serves locally-sourced Basque dishes, while a circular bar offers Mediterranean menu items. All rooms include air conditioning, Smart TVs, minibars, laptop-sized safes, and free WiFi. The Catalonia stands 0.5 miles from Buen Pastor Cathedral and Alderdi Eder park.

Pros

Direct elevator access to street level, bypassing hill climb

Protected historic architectural elements from original convent

Netflix and Spotify access on all cardio equipment

Electric vehicle charging stations available

Cons

Spa access requires additional fee of €19

Parking costs €25 per day with no advance reservation option