San Sebastián, on Spains Basque Country coast, is attracting a younger crowd just as interested in surfing the waves as browsing its pintxo bars. Heres our pick of its best new affordable places to stay
Walk into the lobby of this sleek, modern hotel, 10 minutes walk from San Sebastiáns old town, and youre greeted by a cheerful-looking, life-size model of Alfred Hitchcock. If the great director was here during the citys September film festival, hed be moaning that he wasnt at the five-star Maria Cristina up the road, but this is the next best thing for cinephiles. Every room is named after a film star and includes a giant portrait of them, smiling benevolently down at the well-equipped rooms of polished wooden floors, comfortable beds and big, glamorous windows.
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