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title: "Barcelo Costa Vasca vs Sercotel Codina: which hotel is better?"
description: "Barcelo Costa Vasca or Sercotel Codina in San Sebastián? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/barcelo-costa-vasca-san-sebastian-vs-sercotel-codina-san-sebastian/
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Barcelo Costa Vasca vs Sercotel Codina

Both are in San Sebastián, 860 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Pio Baroja
## [Barcelo Costa Vasca](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-costa-vasca-san-sebastian/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1187000/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Matia
## [Sercotel Codina](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sercotel-codina-san-sebastian/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2075560/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sercotel Codina

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 860 m apart.

### Choose Barcelo Costa Vasca if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 1.7 km)

### Choose Sercotel Codina if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.3)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (63 / 8)

### Why is Barcelo Costa Vasca better than Sercotel Codina?

1.  580 m closer to the city centre (−580 m)
2.  650 m closer to public transport (−650 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  4 more listed amenities (19 vs 15) (+4)
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Sercotel Codina better than Barcelo Costa Vasca?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3) (+0.5)
2.  55 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+55)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 46) (+31)
4.  Allows pets
5.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Barcelo Costa Vasca | Sercotel Codina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Location | 7.5 | 8.8  (+1.3) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 5.0  (+3.5) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 54  (+6) | 48 |
| Rank in San Sebastián | bottom 21% | top 30%  (+49%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5 | 8.8  (+1.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km  (−580 m) | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 430 m | 350 m  (−80 m) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km  (−650 m) | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 63  (+55) |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 50 m  (−270 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 12  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 9  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 203 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+4) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Barcelo Costa Vasca prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-costa-vasca-san-sebastian/prices/)

## Location

860 m apart

Barcelo Costa Vasca: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Estación de Amara-Donostia: 1.1 km, San Sebastián Airport (EAS): 17 km, beach: 430 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Sercotel Codina: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Estación de Centro-La Concha: 1.7 km, San Sebastián Airport (EAS): 18 km, beach: 350 m, 63 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in San Sebastián

[San Sebastián weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/basque-country/san-sebastian/weather)

## Barcelo Costa Vasca or Sercotel Codina: common questions

### Which is better, Barcelo Costa Vasca or Sercotel Codina?

Sercotel Codina leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location. Barcelo Costa Vasca is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Barcelo Costa Vasca or Sercotel Codina?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Barcelo Costa Vasca is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Sercotel Codina.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Sercotel Codina is 350 m from the nearest beach; Barcelo Costa Vasca is 430 m.

### How far apart are Barcelo Costa Vasca and Sercotel Codina?

The two hotels are 860 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/barcelo-costa-vasca-san-sebastian-vs-sercotel-codina-san-sebastian/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/