Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Villa Soro, San Sebastian
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location The hotel is 15-minutes' walk to Zurriola beach
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Bilbao Airport
Distance from airport The hotel is just over 1-hour's drive from Bilbao Airport
Hotel facilities and services
2 Living Rooms, Bar, Summer Terrace, Gym, Parking, Beach Towels, Computer and Internet Station, Bicycle Hire, Laundry, Room Service, Airport Transfers, Free Parking, Concierge, WiFi.
Complimentary
Parking, Bicycles, Beach Towels, Minibar, Spanish and international newspapers, WiFi.
Out and about nearby
The Old Town, Beaches on the bay of La Concha, Mt Urgell, Michelin-starred restaurants. The French border is only 12 miles away.
Sports nearby
Walking, Trekking, Cycling, Water Sports.
I thoroughly enjoyed my week’s holiday in San Sebastián and Bilbao, especially Villa Soro, the room, service and food were brilliant.Ms I, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH1097
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Villa Soro, San Sebastian
In the very heart of cosmopolitan San Sebastián, Hotel Villa Soro is a four-star gem within walking distance of the Old Town and Zurriola beach. Enjoy the city from the dignified distance of Hotel Villa Soro's enclosed gardens and marvel at the stately villa that takes pride of place in front of a sweeping driveway and pristine lawns. With just 25 rooms split between the splendid villa and the old stables, this is a boutique property with a bygone charm, having been installed here in the late nineteenth century. Interiors are elegant and refined, yet without pretention, as the glow of intimate lighting and log fires settles on precious woods, parquet floors and grand arm chairs in the two living rooms. There is a sympathetic combination of traditional comforts and contemporary features at Hotel Villa Soro to make guests feel quite at home. The marble floors, grand stairwell and art nouveau-style shaped doorways add a style that suits the property's history. The homely warmth reflects the welcoming attitude of the staff, which provides a service that seeks to cater to guests' every desire. Although there is no restaurant at the hotel, you will feel little loss in a city renowned for its gastronomy - and with the famous Arzak Restaurant just 500 yards away. There is, however, a breakfast room where you can prepare yourself for a day of exploration, perhaps making the most of one of the hotel's bicycles for free - a marvellous addition to a splendid hotel.
Room descriptions
Hotel Villa Soro has 25 rooms with king or twin beds, air conditioning, flat screen TV, high speed internet access, complimentary minibar, hairdryer and safety box. Private balconies are available in some rooms.
I thoroughly enjoyed my week’s holiday in San Sebastián and Bilbao, especially Villa Soro, the room, service and food were brilliant.Ms I, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH1097
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Villa Soro, San Sebastian
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Villa Soro, San Sebastian, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Bilbao. Flights may be available from other UK airports with Easyjet and Jet2 for example. If you are combining this hotel with stays elsewhere, you may want to consider flying into one airport and out of another. We can arrange this for you. The hotel is about 1 hour 35 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend that we book for you either a private car transfer or a hire-car, depending on the itinerary.
Additional information
Minimum stays: A minimum stay of 3 nights applies during Behobia - San Sebastian (first or second weekend of November) and International Film Festival (September). A minimum stay of 2 nights on Fridays & Saturdays from 1 June to 30 September.
Children: Children under 2 stay free of charge with complimentary cot.
Special offers
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I thoroughly enjoyed my week’s holiday in San Sebastián and Bilbao, especially Villa Soro, the room, service and food were brilliant.Ms I, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH1097
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Villa Soro, San Sebastian
About Spanish Basque country
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to the Basque Country in northern Spain include the very best four and five star hotels across the region, including seaside retreats, city properties and vineyard hotels in La Rioja. Lying at the point between the Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay is the Basque Country, a name which refers both to an autonomous community within Spain and to a larger cultural area which comprises parts of Spain and France. Known in Spanish as the Pais Vasco, you will find a unique culture here with fascinating traditions and a regional language which is widely spoken throughout. The region's key attraction is the closeness of both sea and country - the spectacular coastline boasts sweeping sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, stunning sunsets over the ocean and surf breaking on rocks; but only a short drive inland are rolling green hills and flower filled fields. Lying around 10 miles away from the north coast is the vibrant and energetic riverside city of Bilbao, whilst further east is San Sebastian, an elegant seaside resort set on a beautiful bay only a few miles away from the French border. Stretching away from the Basque coast and forming the border with France are the Pyrenees, where rocky mountains with waterfalls and lakes stretch into Navarre, a region which is dotted with unspoiled villages and mediaeval towns which line the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Further west are the undulating hills of La Rioja, a region whose name is synonymous with the fine wines that it produces. Although parts of the region are heavily industrialised, there are many areas of unspoiled countryside as well as over 150 miles of coastline, making it a superb destination for a luxury holiday. The natural environment has long played a huge role in the lives of the region's inhabitants, with charming fishing villages along the coast which celebrate marine festivals as well as mountain farmers inland whose traditions remain unchanged. Throughout the region, visitors are sure to experience the unique culture of the Basque country through its language, cuisine and traditions.
Cultural highlights of Spanish Basque country
Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, a Frank Gehry-designed landmark which transformed the city. The charming old town of San Sebastian, located between the beach and the river. Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country which is home to a mediaeval old town and two cathedrals. Guernica, a small town which was bombed during WWII and inspired a famous painting by Picasso. Fishing villages between Bilbao and San Sebastian including Bakio, Bermeo, Zumaia and Lekeitio, some of which are home to wonderful beaches and are also popular surf spots. Hondarribia, a historic town situated on the border with France. Pelota, a traditional ball game which is played throughout the region on a two-walled court. Numerous bars across the region which serve ‘pinchos’ (a Basque version of tapas), including those in Logroño. Wine-producing towns across La Rioja where visitors can enjoy cellar tours and wine tastings, which can also be enjoyed at the luxury vineyard hotels which we feature. Yuso and Suso Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in La Rioja. The fortress city of Pamplona, renowned for the annual bull running festival.
Gastronomy of Spanish Basque country
The Basque Country is renowned for its varied and innovative cuisine, with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants found across the region. San Sebastian alone is home to eight Michelin-starred restaurants, two of which have been included within the top ten of Restaurant magazine's list of the world's 50 best restaurants. Wine is of course an incredibly important product, primarily in La Rioja which is known for its high-quality reds as well as a number of good white and rosé wines. A regional variation of tapas called ‘pinchos' can be found throughout the Basque Country and Navarre, frequently eaten as a snack in bars. Regional cooking varies according to location, with plenty of fresh fish and shellfish to be found along the coastline and a greater use of meat and game further inland. Local dishes include ‘Bacalao' (salt cod), ‘Marmitako' (fresh tuna stew), ‘Cordero al Chilindron' (spicy lamb stew) and ‘Txangurro relleno' (stuffed spider crabs).
Festivals in Spanish Basque country
19 to 20 January: San Sebastian Drum Festival, 29 June: Haro Wine Festival, 6 to 14 July: Los Sanfermines Bull Running Festival (Pamplona), July: San Sebastian Jazz Festival, 4 to 9 August: Festival of the Virgin Mary (Vitoria-Gasteiz), August: Bilbao's Big Week, September: San Sebastian International Film Festival, September: San Mateo Wine Festival (Logroño).
Climate in Spanish Basque country
The Basque Country's climate is generally quite mild and wet, although there is some variation between coastal and inland areas. The Basque coast experiences relatively high levels of rainfall, cold winters and warm summers where temperatures regularly reach 25 degrees, whilst some areas further south enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and little rain.
