Name: Pensión La Perla
Address: Loiola Kalea 10, 1º, San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa Province, ES
Price range: $130–$182 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Pensión La Perla, travellers praise the central, walkable location and welcoming staff, while frequently noting small rooms and noise from thin walls, street activity, and an intermittently noisy air conditioner that can disturb sleep.

Many reviews highlight very clean rooms. Simple in-room conveniences like a fridge, microwave, or kettle appear in several rooms, and paid parking and pet stays are available. Overall, expect a compact, budget-friendly base for exploring the city.

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Facilities

Basic extras like a fridge or microwave are available in some rooms (sometimes with a kettle or dishes). Parking can be arranged through the pension, and several guests noted pet stays were accommodated.

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Junko

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy orientation, just in front of the Cathedral. The staff was very kind and arranged an early morning taxi for us. The room was very cosy and well maintained. I liked the traveller-friendly minimalistic shelf because you can see where things are and check nothing has been left when you check out. Plates, silverware and a microwave were equipped, which we didn't expect to be useful at first, but turned out very handy - when you buy snacks outside and eat them in the room. Overall a great experience and we'd love to come back.

8

Joseph

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This place does the trick. Great location. Very safe. You need an electronic key to enter the building, hostel and room, so your luggage and passport are safe. Safe neighborhood right next to the cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Food nearby. All the action is just 10 to15 minutes walk. Natalia was super accommodating and will answer any questions about your surroundings. The room is a bit small but if you’re just using it to sleep and shower this nice little pension does the trick.

10

Cristian

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was in a great part of the city, walking distance to the sights. We purchased parking from the pension, which was more affordable than other parking options.

10

Katia

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pensión ubicada en el centro de Donosti. Disfrutamos de una habitación con vistas a la Catedral. Aparcamos el coche el día que llegamos y no tuvimos que volver a usarlo. El personal de 10. El Wi-Fi funciona perfectamente. Hemos viajado con nuestro perrito, y sin duda recomiendo este alojamiento para hacer un viaje con él.

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Ruth

Sep 17, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very conveniently located. The room and bathroom were both very small - as expected in the city - but there was a fridge and kettle provided. It was pretty clean. No aircon and the balcony doors opened on to a fairly busy street. Staff were helpful and friendly.

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Phill

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean and good value accommodation. No frills but all clean, quiet and friendly and perfect for ourselves and the dog. Convenient location for shops old town and the beach.

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Jacobus

Jun 3, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

pension la perla ligt erg centraal aan een drukke winkelstraat. raam isolatie prima, doch raam open betekend geluidshinder van de straat. Alle bezienswaardigheden voor iedereen op loopafstand. Vriendelijke ontvangst door eigenaar die veel info geeft. Kamer kraakhelder en ook het badkamertje. magnetron en koelkastje op de kamer, en goede bedden. dan het nadeel: en kamer en zeker badkamer zijn erg klein,

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David

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Location great, clean and had many excellent facilities BUT!! It was so small. Put anything down and you had to step over it. Over designed to exclude people

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Taro

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

clean,near by supermarket,old town,automation

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Cleanliness

Guests repeatedly describe rooms and bathrooms as very clean and well kept. No recurring cleanliness issues were reported.

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Junko

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy orientation, just in front of the Cathedral. The staff was very kind and arranged an early morning taxi for us. The room was very cosy and well maintained. I liked the traveller-friendly minimalistic shelf because you can see where things are and check nothing has been left when you check out. Plates, silverware and a microwave were equipped, which we didn't expect to be useful at first, but turned out very handy - when you buy snacks outside and eat them in the room. Overall a great experience and we'd love to come back.

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Anavi

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place with friendly accommodating staff. The only thing to note is that the air conditioning unit makes a sound every few minutes (especially when it is on) which makes it difficult to sleep. Apparently it’s an issue in all rooms. We had to ask for a fan for the second night which the helpful staff arranged for us and they also gave us some ear plugs.

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Phill

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean and good value accommodation. No frills but all clean, quiet and friendly and perfect for ourselves and the dog. Convenient location for shops old town and the beach.

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Jacobus

Jun 3, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

pension la perla ligt erg centraal aan een drukke winkelstraat. raam isolatie prima, doch raam open betekend geluidshinder van de straat. Alle bezienswaardigheden voor iedereen op loopafstand. Vriendelijke ontvangst door eigenaar die veel info geeft. Kamer kraakhelder en ook het badkamertje. magnetron en koelkastje op de kamer, en goede bedden. dan het nadeel: en kamer en zeker badkamer zijn erg klein,

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David

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Location great, clean and had many excellent facilities BUT!! It was so small. Put anything down and you had to step over it. Over designed to exclude people

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Adriana

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Me encantó todo, segura, excelente ubicación, limpia, muy amables, tido esta cerca y super accedible. Volveria sin dudarlo. Mega recomendable.

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Paul

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff, clean a very comfortable. Convenient for town centre and beach

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Jasper

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Zeer simpel hotel/pension, maar dat maakt het niet minder mooi. Kleinschalig, maar zeer netjes tegen een zeer goede prijs. Ligging midden in centrum, alles op loopafstand. Een aanrader.!

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Cecilia

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fräscht och centralt

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Taro

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

clean,near by supermarket,old town,automation

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Rooms

Rooms are compact with very small bathrooms, and multiple guests report noise from thin walls, neighboring units, and the street; several also mention intermittently noisy air conditioners. Some found the beds comfortable, but overall space is tight.

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Ruth

Sep 17, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very conveniently located. The room and bathroom were both very small - as expected in the city - but there was a fridge and kettle provided. It was pretty clean. No aircon and the balcony doors opened on to a fairly busy street. Staff were helpful and friendly.

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Danielle and Bruce

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location but the walls are paper thin and you can hear everything from next door. TV, text messages, every step! The air conditioner made a terrible noise that they were aware of. It happened constantly when it was on and randomly when it was off. We had to turn our one off because we couldn’t sleep with the noise but as the wall were so thin, you could the one next door.

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Hugh

Dec 26, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Pension la Perla is centrally located on a main pedestrian street that is a bit noisy at all hours. The rooms were very, very small, especially the bathrooms. The Pension was clean, but the rooms are close together and we could hear the other guests, despite them trying to be quite and considerate.

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Kathryn

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Room very small but adequate. Very noisy, can hear other guests coming in and out and using the toilet. Take ear plugs! Location makes up for it

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Tracy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved the location and the quaintness of the room and amenities. Check in instructions could have included buzzer instructions and entry. We called and Juan answered. Juan was great at check in. He showed us where to eat and walk and see sunsets. He made a reservation for us as well ! There was a vibrational noise every 1-5 minutes through the night that kept us awake. Earplugs recommended. Otherwise a great spot!

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Anavi

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place with friendly accommodating staff. The only thing to note is that the air conditioning unit makes a sound every few minutes (especially when it is on) which makes it difficult to sleep. Apparently it’s an issue in all rooms. We had to ask for a fan for the second night which the helpful staff arranged for us and they also gave us some ear plugs.

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Russell

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large windows in room, but no blinds/curtains on any for privacy or to stop outside lights shining brightly all night

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Jacobus

Jun 3, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

pension la perla ligt erg centraal aan een drukke winkelstraat. raam isolatie prima, doch raam open betekend geluidshinder van de straat. Alle bezienswaardigheden voor iedereen op loopafstand. Vriendelijke ontvangst door eigenaar die veel info geeft. Kamer kraakhelder en ook het badkamertje. magnetron en koelkastje op de kamer, en goede bedden. dan het nadeel: en kamer en zeker badkamer zijn erg klein,

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David

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Location great, clean and had many excellent facilities BUT!! It was so small. Put anything down and you had to step over it. Over designed to exclude people

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Wendy

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Perfect location! Comfortable room, small, but that’s typical in Europe. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and proactive with local tips, taxi bookings, and even quick fixes like fans and earplugs. Check-in details confused one guest, but support by phone was prompt.

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Junko

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy orientation, just in front of the Cathedral. The staff was very kind and arranged an early morning taxi for us. The room was very cosy and well maintained. I liked the traveller-friendly minimalistic shelf because you can see where things are and check nothing has been left when you check out. Plates, silverware and a microwave were equipped, which we didn't expect to be useful at first, but turned out very handy - when you buy snacks outside and eat them in the room. Overall a great experience and we'd love to come back.

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Joseph

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This place does the trick. Great location. Very safe. You need an electronic key to enter the building, hostel and room, so your luggage and passport are safe. Safe neighborhood right next to the cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Food nearby. All the action is just 10 to15 minutes walk. Natalia was super accommodating and will answer any questions about your surroundings. The room is a bit small but if you’re just using it to sleep and shower this nice little pension does the trick.

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Tina

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfekt beliggenhed. Særdeles god information om hotel, område, nærområde, restauranter. Vi ville vælge Hotellet igen, hvis turen igen går til San Sebastian

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Herbert

Jul 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Waking distance to the old town without being in the middle of it. Staff was very accommodating.

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Tracy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved the location and the quaintness of the room and amenities. Check in instructions could have included buzzer instructions and entry. We called and Juan answered. Juan was great at check in. He showed us where to eat and walk and see sunsets. He made a reservation for us as well ! There was a vibrational noise every 1-5 minutes through the night that kept us awake. Earplugs recommended. Otherwise a great spot!

8

Anavi

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place with friendly accommodating staff. The only thing to note is that the air conditioning unit makes a sound every few minutes (especially when it is on) which makes it difficult to sleep. Apparently it’s an issue in all rooms. We had to ask for a fan for the second night which the helpful staff arranged for us and they also gave us some ear plugs.

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Francesco

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very well organised with restaurant and bar recommendations. Perfect location to explore the city centre.

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Paul

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff, clean a very comfortable. Convenient for town centre and beach

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Wendy

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Perfect location! Comfortable room, small, but that’s typical in Europe. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!

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Eliza

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely fabulous stay for 2 nights. Unfortunately i didn't get the name of the woman host. She was so friendly and helpful and made me feel at ease after a big day of travel.

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Location

Very central and walkable, steps from the cathedral and within easy reach of the Old Town, beach, shops, and transport; several guests also described the area as safe. Being on a busy pedestrian street can bring some street noise.

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Junko

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy orientation, just in front of the Cathedral. The staff was very kind and arranged an early morning taxi for us. The room was very cosy and well maintained. I liked the traveller-friendly minimalistic shelf because you can see where things are and check nothing has been left when you check out. Plates, silverware and a microwave were equipped, which we didn't expect to be useful at first, but turned out very handy - when you buy snacks outside and eat them in the room. Overall a great experience and we'd love to come back.

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Cristian

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was in a great part of the city, walking distance to the sights. We purchased parking from the pension, which was more affordable than other parking options.

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Yusuke

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

立地が良い。海岸、バル、バスターミナルなど

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John

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very central location

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Hugh

Dec 26, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Pension la Perla is centrally located on a main pedestrian street that is a bit noisy at all hours. The rooms were very, very small, especially the bathrooms. The Pension was clean, but the rooms are close together and we could hear the other guests, despite them trying to be quite and considerate.

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Detlef

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr zentral gelegen

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Herbert

Jul 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Waking distance to the old town without being in the middle of it. Staff was very accommodating.

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Wilfredo

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As I said above: Safe, quiet, convenient location, walkable.

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Jacobus

Jun 3, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

pension la perla ligt erg centraal aan een drukke winkelstraat. raam isolatie prima, doch raam open betekend geluidshinder van de straat. Alle bezienswaardigheden voor iedereen op loopafstand. Vriendelijke ontvangst door eigenaar die veel info geeft. Kamer kraakhelder en ook het badkamertje. magnetron en koelkastje op de kamer, en goede bedden. dan het nadeel: en kamer en zeker badkamer zijn erg klein,

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Paul

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff, clean a very comfortable. Convenient for town centre and beach

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4	5	6	7	8 $149	9	10
11	12 $133	13 $133	14 $134	15 $163	16	17
18	19 $130	20 $131	21	22 $144	23	24
25 $133	26 $133	27 $133	28 $145	29 $133	30	31

Pensión La Perla

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Superior Double Room, City View, Beachside

City Double Room, Balcony, City View

Economy Double Room, Balcony, City View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, City View

Economy Single Room, Refrigerator & Microwave

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