Kursaal, San Sebastián

Name: Kursaal
Address: Avda. de Zurriola 1, San Sebastián, 20002, Spain
Telephone: +34 943 00 30 00

#8 among attractions in San Sebastián

Top attraction, Architecture, Convention center

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Facts and practical information

The Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is a complex comprising several spaces: a great auditorium, many-use halls and exhibition halls. It was designed by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, and is located in Donostia-San Sebastián. It opened in 1999. ()

Local name: Palacio de Congresos y Auditorio Kursaal Opened: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 43°19'25"N, 1°58'48"W

Address

Avda. de Zurriola 1Gros (Gros I)San Sebastián 20002 Spain

Contact

+34 943 00 30 00

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Kursaal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Urgull, Miramar Palace, San Sebastián Cathedral, Tabakalera.

0.5 miW
Peak with a fortress and popular views
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Miramar Palace, San Sebastián
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Monumental Gothic-Revival cathedral
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0.5 miSE
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Tabakalera, San Sebastián
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~1470 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
San Telmo Museoa, San Sebastián
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1 miSE
Cemetery
Polloe Cemetery, San Sebastián
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Iconic bridge for vehicles and pedestrians
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1.2 miSW
43°18'60"N • 2°0'6"W
Ondarreta, San Sebastián
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Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
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43°19'5"N • 1°58'59"W
Mercado San Martin, San Sebastián
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Square
Urumea, San Sebastián
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kursaal open?

Kursaal is open:

Monday 9 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Kursaal?

Nearby attractions include Urumea, San Sebastián (3 min walk), Gipuzkoa plaza, San Sebastián (6 min walk), San Telmo Museoa, San Sebastián (7 min walk), San Telmo Museoa, San Sebastián (8 min walk).

How to get to Kursaal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kursaal:

Bus

Boulevard 3 • Lines: 13 (4 min walk)
Colón 17 • Lines: 17, 24, 33, 40, 46, 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Gros (9 min walk)
Donostia / San Sebastián (12 min walk)