San Sebastián on a backpacker budget
San Sebastián costs a backpacker about €62 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
La Concha, Monte Igueldo, old town.
Eating
Pintxos €2.50 each — three bars, one dinner.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Downtown River Hostel | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Casa Santa Bárbara | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Pensión Joakina | guest house | 0.2 km |
| Colo Colo Hostel: San Sebastián | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Hotel María Cristina | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Alde Zaharreko Azoka | market | 0.4 km |
| Txapartegi | market | 0.6 km |
| Groseko Azoka | market | 0.7 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Pakea Klinika | emergency | 2.9 km |
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does San Sebastián cost per day?
Budget about €62 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €26, a twin room about €71, and a small guesthouse room about €96. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in San Sebastián?
La Concha, Monte Igueldo, old town.
Where do you eat cheaply in San Sebastián?
Pintxos €2.50 each — three bars, one dinner.
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