Locations and accommodation
Important notice! Demand for hotels in Donostia/San Sebastián during the dates of the Congress is very high. We strongly recommend booking your accommodation as far in advance as posible.
Donostia / San Sebastián offers a wide and diverse range of accommodation options for Congress participants, including hotels of various categories, tourist apartments and other formats adapted to different needs and stays.
In order to facilitate travel planning, we recommend consulting the following official resources, which provide up-to-date and reliable information on accommodation in the city and its surroundings:
The Congress will take place in June, a period of high demand in the city. It is advisable to make reservations as far in advance as possible to ensure availability and facilitate the organisation of your stay.
Donostia / San Sebastián has an efficient public transport network and an accessible urban layout, allowing you to stay in different neighbourhoods, even in nearby towns, and easily travel to the Congress venue at the Kursaal. The city is ready to welcome the international Congress community with a tradition of hospitality, friendliness and care that is part of its identity.
Those attending the Congress will be able to use Dbus buses (the municipal public transport system) free of charge upon showing their conference accreditation.
Getting to Donostia / San Sebastián
Donostia / San Sebastián is a beautiful coastal city in northern Spain, situated in the Basque Country and very close to the border with France (just about 20 km away). It is well connected to several international airports, making it easily accessible for visitors. The most important nearby options include:
San Sebastián Airport (EAS), only around 20 km from the city centre (primarily domestic flights, with some international routes).
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) in France, approximately 40–50 km away, offering a good range of international connections.
Bilbao Airport (BIO), about 100 km away, which is larger and serves many international destinations.
For detailed visa requirements to enter Spain, please consult the official information available on the website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Locations
The Kursaal will host most of the Congress events.
The Social Event will be held at the San Telmo Palace, another iconic building in Donostia-San Sebastián.
Donostia-San Sebastián is a modern and welcoming city with accommodation options for all types of visitors. The city is located on the Cantabrian coast, making it the perfect destination for any event, both due to the quality and quantity of accommodation available and its proximity to other European countries.
Kursaal image by Jorge Franganillo.
San Telmo image by Kent Wang.