How Axel worksAxel $135 a night vs $146 on Expedia at Eurostars Amara, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $11 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 12.
4-star hotel · Silken · Plaza Pio XII, 7, San Sebastian
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Hotels in San SebastianA comfortable 4-star city hotel in Amara, outside the old town
8.2/10
Dependable comfort and helpful staff, if you don't mind staying outside the old town.
Eurostars Amara is a comfortable 4-star city hotel beside the Urumea River, formerly the Silken Amara Plaza. It's a strong pick for travelers who prioritize clean, reasonably spacious rooms over a doorstep location for pintxos. Tripadvisor and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, room comfort and varied breakfast; Expedia's overall ratings reinforce that dependable picture. Underground parking and nearby buses make it a practical base, especially with a car.
The main compromise is location: allow roughly 25 minutes on foot to the old town, or use the bus. Parking costs extra, and breakfast isn't included in every booking. Some guests mention tired decorative details or bathroom fittings, though cleanliness remains a clear strength overall. We'd skip it for a beach-focused break or a short stay where immediate access to the historic center matters most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · cincodias.elpais.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$293 a night with Axel against $302 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $9 a night less (3%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
$9/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$135 a night with Axel against $146 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $11 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$11/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel against $99 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$83 a night with Axel against $86 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (2%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$3/night less than Booking.com (2%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$74 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $135 a night vs $146 on Expedia at Eurostars Amara, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $11 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 12.
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Dependable comfort and helpful staff, if you don't mind staying outside the old town. A comfortable 4-star city hotel in Amara, outside the old town, scored for what it is.
Eurostars Amara is a comfortable 4-star city hotel beside the Urumea River, formerly the Silken Amara Plaza. It's a strong pick for travelers who prioritize clean, reasonably spacious rooms over a doorstep location for pintxos. Tripadvisor and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, room comfort and varied breakfast; Expedia's overall ratings reinforce that dependable picture. Underground parking and nearby buses make it a practical base, especially with a car.
The main compromise is location: allow roughly 25 minutes on foot to the old town, or use the bus. Parking costs extra, and breakfast isn't included in every booking. Some guests mention tired decorative details or bathroom fittings, though cleanliness remains a clear strength overall. We'd skip it for a beach-focused break or a short stay where immediate access to the historic center matters most.
Best for: drivers exploring the Basque Country; business travelers; city-break travelers happy to walk or take buses
Watch out for: roughly 25-minute walk to the old town; paid parking and optional breakfast; some room and bathroom details show wear
Location: Riverside Amara setting with nearby buses; convenient rather than central for old-town sightseeing.
Rooms: Generally spacious and comfortable, with occasional reports of worn finishes or bathroom fittings.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across major guest-review sites.
Service: Helpful, friendly reception staff attract repeated praise.
Amenities: Restaurant, café/bar, buffet breakfast, free gym and paid underground parking with EV charging.
Fees and surprises: Now Eurostars rather than Silken; parking is charged, breakfast depends on your booking, and official check-in is 3 p.m.
Axel's opinion of Eurostars Amara, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · cincodias.elpais.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Eurostars Amara within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $293 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $302 a night on Expedia | $9 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $135 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $146 a night on Expedia | $11 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $95 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $99 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $83 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $86 a night on Booking.com | $3 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $74 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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