Shot Tabakalera
Cultural-industrial boutique. Think gallery corridors, high ceilings, warm wood and copper detailing, and genuine art on the walls — not decorative prints. The building does the talking; the rooms are stylish but purposefully restrained.
The hotel entrance is accessed via the Paseo Duque de Mandas facade of the Tabakalera building — not immediately obvious. Head for the signs once inside the complex.
Why It Matters
One of the very few hotels in Spain where you're literally sleeping inside a living contemporary arts centre. The Tabakalera building is a cultural institution with its own identity — exhibitions, artist residencies, cinema, creative labs — and the hotel taps into all of it. The 'buffet in jars' zero-waste breakfast concept at El Eskondite is genuinely distinctive.
A 4-star boutique hotel set inside the Tabakalera International Centre for Contemporary Culture — San Sebastián's landmark conversion of a 19th-century riverside tobacco factory into a Basque government-run cultural hub. The hotel's corridors double as art galleries, there's a functioning artist residency in the same building, and rotating photography exhibitions run throughout the year. Wood and copper finishes keep things warm rather than cold-industrial, and every room looks out over Cristina Enea Park (none face the railway tracks). No pool, no dedicated spa — but a sauna, fitness room, and one of San Sebastián's more interesting breakfast concepts make up for it.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
One Shot Duplex
The most architecturally interesting room type. Sleeping area on the lower level, sitting room upstairs — connected by a staircase that adds real character. The split-level layout mirrors the building's industrial-cultural identity and gives you a proper separation between sleeping and unwinding. Good pick for families or anyone who wants breathing room.
Double Bed · 32 sqmOne Shot Executive
Noticeably more space than the Standard, with the same exterior-facing, light-filled character. Bathrobes and slippers added. Accessible option available in this category. Good choice for a slightly more comfortable stay without jumping to Premium pricing.
Double bed or Twin · 25 sqmOne Shot Premium
The flagship room category. At 37 sq m, there's proper space to move. Every Premium room has both a separate bathtub and a rain shower — in some units, the bathtub is integrated into the room itself rather than the bathroom, a deliberate design choice that nods to the hotel's 'container of culture' concept. Capsule coffee machine, seating area, and bathrobes all included. Some rooms have a sitting area as well.
Double bed or Twin · 37 sqmOne Shot Standard
Fully outward-facing rooms with natural light and a calm atmosphere. The contemporary look — wood, copper accents, clean furniture — makes them feel more considered than standard hotel rooms. Some top-floor units have the same light and quiet without a direct street view.
Double bed or Twin · 21 sqmOne Shot Standard Single
Compact room designed for solo travellers. Some units sit on the upper floors with natural light but no direct street view. Modern design with warm wood and copper touches. Gets the job done well — good mattress, rain shower, clean lines.
Double Bed · 21 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Tabakalera building houses an active artist residency. Guests stay alongside working artists and can engage with the broader creative programme of the centre.
The Tabakalera building hosts rotating temporary exhibitions of contemporary art and photography throughout the year. The hotel corridors are designed as gallery spaces, so artwork is part of the actual stay experience — not a side trip.
An evocative library within the hotel, designed for guests seeking a quiet, inspiring space to read or work.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Adapted Executive room available, subject to availability. Full building accessibility for guests with reduced mobility.
Available in all rooms and common areas.
Available on request, subject to availability.
Negotiated discount at Atotxa public underground parking nearby. No on-site parking. The hotel is in a regulated on-street parking zone.
24-hour medical teleassistance service via Quironsalud included.
Dry cleaning and laundry available at extra charge.
Complimentary luggage storage on arrival day and departure day.
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