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Hostal Alemana

San Martin, 53 - 10, 20007 San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
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Dublin, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

My friend recommended this hotel along with a few others in San Sebastian/Donostia. I logged onto their website to book a room for my wife and I for 5 nights in the summer months. When I went to fulfil the booking, a window popped up which read 'we cannot complete this booking right now. Please email or call us'. So,... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

A great place. A boutique hotel despite calling itself a hostel. Sadly could only stay one night as it was booked the following nights for the annual boat regatta. Nice walk into the old town. Very comfy beds (although the room was a little small) and modern bathroom with all amenities.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

This hotel is good value. Its very close to the beach although a bit of a walk to the old part of town. The rooms are a bit old however probably matched to the price. Don't take too much luggage as you have to drag it up some stairs. Overall its a nice hotel and you get what you pay... More

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Grinnell, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

We couldn't be more pleased with our stay here. The rooms were impeccably clean, including the spacious bathroom. We've been traveling on a budget and staying in hostales and pensiones, and have been used to cramped bathrooms. This one is standard hotel size (from a U.S. point-of-view). Each staff member we interacted with was exceptionally welcoming and helpful-- everyone from... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Upon arrival we parked our car just around the corner where there is an official traffic sign indicating hotel guests are allowed to park here. We checked in and unloaded our luggage and as we were entering the car, an elderly lady stormed towards us accusing us of having parked illegally and what were we thinking parking at the parking... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

We spent two months in Spain, 5 weeks on the Camino and 3 weeks travelling around. One thing I have learned is that guest services and professionalism in Spanish hotels is hit or miss. You certainly cannot assume that a more expensive place will have better rooms or better service. The Londres was horrible, they were exceptionally rude at the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Our room was some 5 m from the reception desk. Very noisy. The price was different from that agreed on the phone.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

It is relatively cheap, clean and in good location.

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Sopot, Poland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

Hotel is situated on the 1st floor of old building. There is a lift so no problem. Rooms are very clean (cleaned up every day). Bathroom equipment (comb, needle ...) better than in a 3* hotels. Staff members are very kind and helpful. No problem with communication in English there. This hotel has two disadvantages: 1. too noisy in rooms... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

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Hostal Alemana Hotel San Sebastian - Donostia
Hostal Alemana San Sebastián Donostia
Address: San Martin, 53 - 10, 20007 San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
Region: Spain > Basque Country > Guipuzcoa Province > San Sebastian - Donostia
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Ranked #21 of 51 hotels in San Sebastian - Donostia

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