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Marina
Beach nearby
TV, books, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hondarribia, PV
  • Plaza Gipuzkoa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hondarribia Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hendaye Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Sebastian (EAS)
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the area

Hondarribia

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Hondarribia Historic Center apartment, you'll be steps from Church of Nuestra Senora del Manzano and Arma Plaza. Baluarte de la Reina and Plaza Gipuzkoa are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plaza Gipuzkoa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Hondarribia - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hondarribia Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hendaye Beach - 11 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Plage des Deux Jumeaux - 11 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Hendaye (XHY-Hendaye Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • San Sebastian (EAS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amona Margarita Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gran Sol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Etxeberria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Aratz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gaxen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

HISTORICAL CENTER APARTMENTESFCTU00002001300001747700000000000000000000ESS001305

Whimsical apartment completely renovated. Located in the walled area of the city, with great gastronomic and cultural offer. It is a second floor in a building dating from the early twentieth century. It consists of 70 m2 distributed in fully equipped kitchen with balcony overlooking the Plaza del Obispo, bathroom, living room with a sofa bed and balcony overlooking the Calle Mayor, room with double bed and another room with a trundle bed ( 2 units). Linens and towels included.
Ideal for families, couples and friends.
REGISTRATION NUMBER ESS00130

Property manager

Alvaro

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Exterior detail

Apartment PARTE VIEJA ESFCTU00002001300062476700000000000000000000ESS006535

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 32 reviews
Apartment PARTE VIEJA ESFCTU00002001300062476700000000000000000000ESS006535

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number ESFCTU00002001300001747700000000000000000000ESS001305, ESS00130

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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HISTORICAL CENTER APARTMENTESFCTU00002001300001747700000000000000000000ESS001305 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious historical apt with great balcony

We loved our stay in Alvaro’s historic apartment! He was a great communicator from booking on, and took care of many extras for us. Free parking is very close. We knew the 2nd floor walk up would be hard with our luggage, so Alvaro met and helped us, and arranged for a taxi with a driver who did the same. The location is perfect and we easily walked all over, and were able to drive to other towns in Basque Spain and France. The apartment is nicely laid out, with a large living room and spacious kitchen. The shower is good and linens nice cotton. We appreciated the welcome Basque cider and coffee. The bedroom have hanging and folded space, making our stay easy. My favorite part has to be the front balcony with its cafe table and chairs. I loved morning coffee and evening wine and cheese with its magical view. We’d certainly return and truly appreciate Alvaro’s help and care!
living room to hallway
balcony view
balcony view
breakfast on the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Our stay was wonderful. Upon arrival we were shown where to park and received assistance with our luggage and a short tour of the apartment. The apartment itself was very clean and perfect for our family. We loved the quiet location with wonderful cafes and restaurant minutes away. We would definitely stay here again for any return trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprise and Delight

Oh, the vagaries of making a quick booking under pressure, on the mobile app without prescription glasses! My Search was originally San Sebastian - in the Old Town. This certainly ticked the box for Old Town but in Hondarribia. What a delight! Charming property in an historic setting, newly refurbished, and our home from home for a long weekend - with the added bonus of neighbouring France just a short walk and ferry-ride away. Easy bus journey into San Sebastian - just ideal for our needs. Our Host Alvaro was attentive and generous - nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Gig Harbor, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Experiencial and educational tour of Basque Country

Totally complete property, modern while classical "old town." Extremely attentative host. Want to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional accomodation from an experience point of view right in the heart of the old town. The views from the apartment are beautiful and walking around the old town, you feel like you’ve stepped into an epic movie set with warmest, most authentic and friendly people. In the apartment everything was clean, comfortable and wonderfully appointed. Easy access to great dining, tapas and bars both local and into San Sebastian and/or the Basque side of France. I highly recommend Alvaro’s place and Hondarribia as a wonderful location-it exceeded all our expectations. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time in Hondaribbia

Alvaro's place is in an amazing location. Even without going into the town (which is walkable) , there are several bars and restaurants just a few steps away, including a lovely courtyard in which to have drinks and pintxos. The apartment is well equipped with everything we could have needed. The bed was very comfy. Alvaro was a wonderful communicator. At the beginning of our stay he met us in the carpark and showed us around the property and gave us tips on things to do. He was available for any questions we had throughout our stay. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aman P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Hondarribia

Everything was perfect with our stay in Hondarribia. The apartment's location is great, with easy access to everything you might want to see in Hondarribia. Alvaro was great and he helped us with parking, making us comfortable at the home during check-in, and being always available to provide recommendations for things to do in the area. We would love to stay at the apartment again if the opportunity were to come up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C., Chorley, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic

Very old, full of character, comfortable, centrally situated. Convenient and free car parking. Very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful flat in a great location

Our stay in Hondarribia was our favorite. The flat is updated, very clean, and comfortable. We loved being right in the middle of this adorable town. Alvaro was also an amazing host and gave us restaurant and attraction recommendations. We really enjoyed taking the bus to San Sebastián for the day (20 minute ride). We already want to return for a second visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Medieval Oasis

Alvaro was a wonderful host during our 5-night stay. Helped us with our luggage from our rendezvous point. He was super attentive via WhatsApp and gave us great dining and sightseeing recommendations. The property was well appointed and charming. We enjoyed several meals on the balcony overlooking the Calle Mayor.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Apartment!

We stayed here for a week to explore the Basque country. It is a great place witg most sights a reasonable drive away. The apartment was superb and tastefully furnished. We found the whole place a great place to stay and the comfort of the apartment was great. The location is central and plenty to do within walking distance. We hired a car from the airport and there was a free car park 2 minutes away. Alvaro was extremely helpful and made sure we enjoyed our time there. I would thoroughly recommend the apartment!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K., Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great apartment

Alvaro was a very gracious host. He met us a took us to the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JP I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Basque Country

The property was advertised properly. Great location with many restaurants nearby. Beautiful town and the host was excellent with ideas and information.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC!!!!

Could not have asked for a better experience…our host (Alvaro) was the best! He helped us with our bags and gave us great local advise on local sites and great restaurants! 5 stars across the board!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christoph G., EASTON

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

This place is great. Hondarribia is terrific... so many fun things to do and eat! The location of this apartment, inside the walled city, is perfect. Alvaro was a terrific host and went out of his way to give us advice on things to do. The apartment was well equipped and very comfortable Great for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, and well-appointed space!

We loved the location of this apartment. Within a few blocks there are many restaurants, little grocery stores, parks, and beautiful views of the river dividing Spain from France, and of course, the ocean. The apartment had many wonderful touches, a washing machine, a deck to hang them out to dry, and little convenience items in the kitchen. There were even great travel books available to read up on the area! The owner was most gracious and accommodating and quick to respond with any question we had! He was ready to explain how to get around the area, such as where the bus stop was and how to get over to San Sebastian. We originally wanted to stay in San Sebastian, but found this place simply charming! We would definitely like to stay here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A., Santa Rosa

Wonderful spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Alvaro’s rental. This lovely flat is located on a beautiful, quiet street. The place was well-appointed, spotlessly clean, and thoughtfully stocked with basics (coffee, butter, jam, chocs) to tide us over until we could get to a market. Alvaro checked in regularly to see if we needed anything. He was a gracious, informative host. We couldn’t ask for any better. It made our stay in Hondarribia a total pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Wonderful apartment in charming neighborhood

Alvaro was very responsive, welcoming and accommodating. He met us near the apartment and took us to the free parking area and brought us and our luggage to the apartment. We used the apartment as a base to explore the local area and San Sebastian. It worked out very well. Alvaro informed us that very few restaurants were open at night, so we planned accordingly and had no problems. The small town of Hondarribia is wonderful for walking and enjoying the distinctive architecture. We really enjoyed the apartment and appreciated the bottle of local cider and chocolates that awaited us. I would definitely stay here again. The only small negative is that in the evenings and in the morning, the noise from the neighboring apartments was fairly significant, but it didn't extend late into the night and we were out the door fairly early in the morning, so it did not disrupt our sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Claire M.

Excellent location, comfortable and quiet. E21 bus to centre of San Sebastien hourly and takes 25 mi

Alvaro was an excellent host and helped us on our arrival. Lovely scenic town on the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Excellent property in a pretty & friendly town

Clean and very convenient (look out for the lift to/from the old town). Lots of character in the neighbourhood, but easy to reach the San Pedro restaurants, public transport (including the ferry to France).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B., Melbourne Australia

Extremely good 2nd floor apartment situated in the Medieval Quarter of Hondarribia

Alvaro was very approachable, and could not have been more helpful, The apartment was in excellent condition with all facilities that one would require and we would recommend it to anybody without hesitation The convenience of the apartment allowed us to walk to all interesting sights and venues including the many restaurants and bars. Grateful thanks T &. J. Australia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

May T.

Gorgeous apartment, convenient to everything, well-equipped

Host Alvaro was most hospitable, we did not want for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deb M., Sydney

The perfect place to stay in Hondarribia

We came across an article in ‘Traveller’ which led us to choose Hondarribia as our base instead of San Sebastián. We were glad we made this choice for a number of reasons, and one of them was Alvaro’s apartment. In short, there was not one thing that we did not like about the apartment. It was clean, comfortable and attractively decorated. We have also come to know that your apartment choice is a good one when it is stocked with everything you need to make your stay comfortable and then there are a few thoughtful things added. In this case a bowl of chocolates, a bottle of cider and a Nespresso machine with a generous supply of pods - this is not a limited list and it is the kind of thing that goes beyond what you might hope or expect of your host. The apartment is located in the most attractive street in the Old Town and is in easy walking distance of the area that has most of the pintxos bars and restaurants - although make sure you visit Gastroteka Donantzat which is just around the corner. Parking is free and just outside the gate that leads into the street where the apartment is located. We left our car there for the whole time we were in Hondarribia as we could walk everywhere we wanted to go in the town and it was much easier to catch the bus to San Sebastián. The final word of this review must go to Alvaro who was an exceptional host. He met us at the arranged place promptly, guided us to the carpark, transferred our luggage to his car and gave us an orientation tour of the town. He was always easy to contact and was just so charming and friendly. So stay in Hondarribia and stay in Alvaro’s apartment for a truly wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alan Z.

Quaint perfect location in the walled city.

Our stay in Hondarribia was beautiful. The apartment location is a couple of blocks inside the walled city. Beautifily updated apartment on narrow, quiet street. Short walks to plazas in the old city with plenty of places to eat and see. Apartment was immaculate with all that you need. Two story walk up narrow stairways but Alvaro helped us with our luggage. Brief walk to entrance to walled city and nearby commercial area for market and more restaurants. And close to waterfront area and small quaint downtown area for sightseeing, shopping, and eating. Helped us with directions and finding convenient parking when we first arrived. Happened to hit perfect weather in mid-October, and not too many tourists. Should not miss visiting this beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017