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Reviews of Don Cecilio Guesthouse (Parte Vieja) 2 stars

Embeltran, 16 1º Derecha, 20003 San Sebastián, Spain

#106 of 121 B&Bs and Inns in San Sebastián

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 74 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hairdryer. No tea coffee facilities. Key collection was in a separate building not close to where the accommodation was. Parking hard to find and €27 for one night.

    Location. Very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t have hot water on the first day. Not much clean also. And the room was really small

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    A not so nice detail happened at the reception, after having a problem with a foreign card, the person in charge told us that if we didn't have money we had to leave. I don't think it was necessary to make such a classless and disrespectful comment with respect to guests who came to work at the film festival in the city and who stayed and paid for 10 days at the hotel.

    The space is pleasant, comfortable and the room service is excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    6.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    WiFi could be better... crowded

    Central location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They say that they have parking. They do not. You have to pay to park in the public parking garage.

    It was a great stay in a great location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    6.0
    good value great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathroom wasn’t the cleanest especially the shower around the door sometimes the room wasn’t cleaned and we didn’t have fresh towels

    the location was brilliant the guy on reception was friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    7.0
    Overall it was a good stay. Just be prepared for a lot of noise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    he room and especially the bathroom was dark. Hard to get natural light in the room because if you opened the window, the apts on the other side look right in. The bathroom didn't have any natural light.( should paint it white to make it lighter- it felt like a cave) The bathroom was clean except for the ceiling in the shower, there was mold growing all over the ceiling. Also, the sinks too forever to drain, so it would leave a ring of gunk as it drained slowly. ICK! Also, it was very loud! There were several nights where I didn't sleep at all because the noise on the street, one floor below was going off!

    the room was big so felt like had some space. It was clean and the furniture was nice. the location in the old town was great, easy to the beach and a lot of destinations. The cleaning lady was very nice as was Aurora.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    It was decent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Was a bit noisy. You're able to hear everything when people walked in to the room area.

    location was great.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception were superb. Good English and helped with booking taxi and escorted us to the guesthouse. Thanks for lovely stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    6.0
    Mediocre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No possibility to make tea or coffee. No hairdryer. Tight space.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    7.0
    Very good option for a tourist, not so great for remote workers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The internet is very bad, which made me struggle to work. If you are working for your room, be aware it is not an easy task. Also, there is no natural light in the room, although it was very comfortable

    Excellent location, next to everything. Comfortable room, super clean, fair prices for the city.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and centrally located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    comfortable and centrally located

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dark and did not have sunlight, window was to internal small yard. We could see other people's laundry just in front of the window. Room had the smell of suagge. I guess something wrong with pipes.

    The location was great.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is actually much smaller als the in the photos. and one has to walk extra 5 minutes from the reception to the room where man really stays

    a very good location. very very good. and the staff were pretty nice

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2022

    8.0
    Location location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the reviews are correct, you do hear the doors slamming from other rooms and entrance. But it’s not a huge problem. Better pillows would also be a huge advantage to this property and some insulation around the door frames to help the banging!

    Location is superb and incredibly clean

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    7.0
    beautiful location. clean and everything worked well. however organisation and management needs improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    when we checked in, there were no toiletries or toilet paper. On 2 occasions, people walked into our room. Once at 1am when they were given the key to our room to check-in instead of their own room. The second time by a staff member who thought we had checked out that day when in fact our check out was 2 days later.

    location can not be beaten and will make or break your trip in San sebastion

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    7.0
    great central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    7.0
    Meets My Needs In Terms of Price and Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Check-in office was offsite just south of old town and only open 2pm-8pm. The room was one of about 10 rooms all within one complex on part of the 1st floor with a main entrance so you have to scan your keycard to open the main entrance and walk down the corridor to your room and scan your keycard to access your room. The double bed is actually 2 twin beds pushed together.

    Location in old town was great. There was daily housekeeping and a safe in the room.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2021

    6.0
    Hostess was very helpful and the hotel situated in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We must have missed the fine point about the check in was at a different location than the stay. But after some communication she came right over and checked us in at the site. The shower was extremely small.

    Location was very good and the room was comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too noisy when their is someone entering or going out in the room..slamming the door

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very loud in the street during the night and the morning.

    The house was perfectly located in the Center of the old town. The room was very clean and very comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too dark, no lamp in the ceiling, not possible to get light through the window. Clean but worn out. Well situated. The staff behaved unprofessionally, impolite at the first arrival.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in was a little confusing but it all worked out. Note: check in is in a different location. Drive there to pick up room key and (paid) parking voucher, then drive to car park, and then walk to guesthouse. Note that the luggage could perhaps be left at check in for pick up after parking to make it easier, as there is no elevator at the parking so bags must be carried up two flights of stairs.

    A comfortable room with private bathroom well located in the Old Town, just steps to bars, restaurants, close to the beach. The bed and shower were comfortable, the room was small but has good storage. At the apartment, the elevator was helpful with luggage. We stayed two nights and we would have enjoyed staying longer at Don Cecilio to explore San Sebastian some more. I highly recommend nearby Donostiarra Taska for Pintxos. Delicious and better value than some others.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny room. Noisy.

    Stayed in May 2024

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