Dated cost examples
Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.
Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.
The annual Tamborrada (20 January) falls inside these dates; the detailed 2027 programme is not verified. Expect event-sensitive prices and noise, not annual typical rates. No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Lunch and dinner use Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Indoor prices are used; the 9% terrace supplement is excluded. Menu charges: VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.
NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu · Example A
Total for two adults
1,742.45 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 1,742.45 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
124.46 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 551 EUR (stay) = 551 EUR ≈ 622.52 USD
Source-backed: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room. 551.00 EUR for six nights. Superior Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 19.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 278.6 EUR ≈ 314.76 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu · Example B
Total for two adults
2,076.20 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,076.20 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
148.30 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 551 EUR (stay) = 551 EUR ≈ 622.52 USD
Source-backed: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room. 551.00 EUR for six nights. Superior Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 41 EUR (person-dinner) = 574 EUR ≈ 648.51 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton · Example A
Total for two adults
2,176.29 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,176.29 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
155.45 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 935 EUR (stay) = 935 EUR ≈ 1,056.36 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery. 935.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room – Gallery; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 19.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 278.6 EUR ≈ 314.76 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton · Example B
Total for two adults
2,510.04 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,510.04 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
179.29 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 935 EUR (stay) = 935 EUR ≈ 1,056.36 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery. 935.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room – Gallery; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 41 EUR (person-dinner) = 574 EUR ≈ 648.51 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian · Example A
Total for two adults
3,761.40 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,761.40 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
268.67 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 2,338 EUR (stay) = 2,338 EUR ≈ 2,641.47 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View. 2,338.00 EUR for six nights. Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 19.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 278.6 EUR ≈ 314.76 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian · Example B
Total for two adults
4,095.15 USD
No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 4,095.15 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
292.51 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 2,338 EUR (stay) = 2,338 EUR ≈ 2,641.47 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View. 2,338.00 EUR for six nights. Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 41 EUR (person-dinner) = 574 EUR ≈ 648.51 USD
Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds
Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.
Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes
Practical notes
Arrival is modelled from San Sebastián Airport (EAS). Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.
Limits of these examples
Covers Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.
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