Oldtown San Sebastián Apartments

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Nice dcor with original art. High ceilings. Courtyard reducing noise is helpful. The location could not be more perfect. Leather couch is comfortable for two. There are actually several apartments in this complex that share the entry and communal washing machine. Ours was the furthest one back with enough windows for a small cross breeze. It also meant that we were right up against the public sports area behind us. At first the noise bothered me but it quickly became apparent it was mostly during the day, with kids playing and groups practicing music or singing. Since we ALWAYS travel with ear plugs in European cities, this was never a problem (plus we were only there Monday through Friday). You will also want an eye mask for this apartment since the public lights outside the windows are bright, and you will likely need the windows and blinds open for ventilation. Coffee service is not available in this town until 8 am at the earliest. The only coffee machine in the apartment is a tiny metal pot that goes on a burner that I did not know how to use. Beginning at 8 am theres a tiny coffee-to-go shop straight down the streetpretty novel for this town. Do a search on coffee near me and youll find it. Theres no AC, so we found ourselves running the electric fan the whole time even in October. This created good white noise. I would not have been happy had it been much warmer, as it is also quite humid. Groceries are not far. We did not cook in the apartment but it did seem to have most of the basics including paper towels. There was hand soap in the bathroom but youll need your own shampoo. No Kleenex.
  : Everything was very nice--thank you. Two things you will want to fix: the toilet is loose on its base and needs to be tightened back down or otherwise stabilized. It is very scary each time we sit down. Also I notice that it is running a tiny bit of water from the tank into the bowl, which is costing you unnecessary water. Finally I would suggest that you replace the shower door because the water that leaks out (no matter what we did) is very distressing for us as guests. It is also clearly creating mold and swelling wood, which you do not want. The mold in particular all across the bottom of the shower where it meets the floor is yucky and very easily got on the floor mat (which got soaked each time we showered). I would have liked a coffee maker drip style. This seems to me to be a major lack.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : The host met us at the front door, despite pouring rain. She took us to the apartment, gave us the keys, and answered our questions. She was very responsive to our questions during our stay as well. The apartment is large and very cozy. There is also a loft which is handy.. There was a huge festival the night we arrived, which was noisy. Otherwise, the place was very quiet. It's extremely well located.
  : It was wonderful to have a washing machine, but it's important to know that it is outside the apartment (but very closeby). So it can be a bit inconvenient to do laundry when it's raining. Also, there is no dryer, but many heating registers where you can hang clothing to dry. The stovetop is very small (2 elements) if you plan to do much cooking.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The location was good.
  : The walls were very thin resulting in noise from the apartment above us.The drum of the shared washing machine was not functioning meaning that the clothes did not spin.The toilet seat was not fixed correctly.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The apartment was in a great central location. It was very comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed. The bed was really comfortable It was very easy to contact someone if we needed help.
  : On one evening, some local youths gathered in the playground beside the apartment and were noisy until 4am. Other than that, it was perfect.