San Sebastian City Guide

Welcome to What San Sebastian -- your in depth, up-to-date San Sebastian city guide. We pride ourselves on offering original, accurate content with San Sebastian info you won't find anywhere else. Check out these 6 easy-to-navigate sections to find out what's up in San Sebastian, Spain...

How to get there

There are many roads that lead to San Sebastian, and - depending on your preferences and budget - you can choose the way that is best for you. Read more

What to See

The key in getting to know the city of San Sebastian is to know its different district.hese districts (or barrios) have distinct personalities and qualities that endear them to the tourists.Read more

What to Do

Check out the best places to go when you’re out and about in San Sebastian. This section gives you comprehensive information on where to eat, party, shop and get some exercise. Read more


Learn here Donostia - or San Sebastian - traces its history back to 1180, when Sancho the Strong (Sancho el Fuerte) founded the city in what is now the Old Quarter.

Culture & the Arts

The arts and culture scene in San Sebastian is a thriving, throbbing mixture of the old and traditional and the new and contemporary. But what is important is the Arts and Culture setting... Read more

Trips from San Sebastian

San Sebastian is a perfect starting point for trips to neighboring towns and cities. There is the hustling and bustling city of Bilbao,, the historical attractions of Hondarribia and Vitoria, the Basque political capital. Read more

At What San Sebastian we are proud to offer you a helpful, original, and accurate content with San Sebastian info that you won't find anywhere else.

How to Use this Guide

The different sections in this website are sequenced in the natural order of a trip: About San Sebastian contains all you need to know before you leave for the city, and in the Transportation section will help you out getting around in San Sebastian.