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Allowed, with material limits.
San Sebastian has some of the oldest and most restrictive STR zoning laws in Spain, designed to prevent the conversion of upper-floor apartments in residential buildings.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.
System: SES.HOSPEDAJES
Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours
Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil)
Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.
17 rules on record for San Sebastián, 1 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: euskadi.eus (official), checked 27 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. San Sebastian has some of the oldest and most restrictive STR zoning laws in Spain, designed to prevent the conversion of upper-floor apartments in residential buildings.
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: SES.HOSPEDAJES. Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours. Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil).
We last checked the short-term rental rules for San Sebastián on 27 Oct 2026.
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