Livensa Studios San Sebastián

About Livensa Studios Donostia-San Sebastián

Discover a new way of Living in the Basque Country

Livensa Studios Donostia-San Sebastián is far more than a flexible accommodation: it is your new home in one of the most special cities in the world. Located in the Ibaeta neighbourhood, in San Sebastián's university district, the building is 10 minutes on foot from Musikene, 11 from Tecnun and 16 from the UPV/EHU, and just minutes by bike from Ondarreta beach and the La Concha promenade. Here you will find an environment designed for studying, creating and enjoying everything Donostia has to offer. Individual studios with a private kitchen and bathroom, top-tier communal spaces — including music rooms for rehearsing — and a Community Life team always on hand for you.

• Bills included (water, electricity, internet)
• High-speed Wi-Fi (100 Mb)
• Access control and CCTV
• Fully equipped gym
• Terrace
• Library and study area
• Common room
• Cinema room
• Games room
• Music rooms (for rehearsals)
• Bicycle storage
• 24/7 reception and maintenance service
• Laundry (extra charge)
• Community Life: events and activities

Virtual and in-person visits

Discover Livensa Living Studios Donostia-San Sebastián however you prefer: book an in-person visit or explore our facilities from home with a 360º virtual tour. Our team will be delighted to guide you.

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The Livensa community

At Livensa Studios Donostia-San Sebastián, you will become part of a vibrant, international community. Our Community Life team organises activities, events and experiences — from group dinners to trips to the Astigarraga cider houses — so you connect from day one. More than accommodation – a place to make memories.

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Livensa Studios Donostia-San Sebastián

Feel at home

Livensa Studios San Sebastián is the perfect balance of privacy, community and wellbeing in one of the most beautiful and gastronomically rich cities in the world.

Your private studio with kitchen and bathroom

Every studio has a full kitchen and private bathroom, so you never have to queue. All the privacy you need, with all the comfort you deserve.

Music rooms for rehearsals

A unique feature in the Livensa portfolio: equipped music rooms so Musikene students and any other resident can rehearse without restrictions. No extra charge.

Spaces to study and unwind

Library, cinema room, games room and common room: spaces designed for every moment of the day. Because studying, relaxing and socialising are equally important.

Safety and wellbeing

Your peace of mind is our priority. We have security systems, CCTV, controlled access and a team available 24 hours a day.

Reviews from previous residents

"The music rooms at Livensa are a real luxury for Musikene students. Having a private kitchen and bathroom completely transforms the experience. San Sebastián from Ibaeta is perfect: a bike gets you everywhere in minutes." – Amaia, Musikene "The Community Life activities are incredible: a cider house in Astigarraga, hiking Mount Igueldo and weekly group dinners. I never thought student accommodation could be this much fun." – Iker, UPV/EHU

Discover Donostia-San Sebastián

Donostia-San Sebastián is, without a doubt, one of the most special cities in the world for a university experience. A UNESCO Gastronomy Heritage City, a European Capital of Culture and the destination with more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere else on the planet, San Sebastián combines vibrant student life with the most spectacular natural scenery in the Basque Country. Livensa Living Studios Donostia-San Sebastián places you in the Ibaeta neighbourhood, in the heart of the university district, a short walk from Musikene, Tecnun and the UPV/EHU campuses, and just minutes by bike from the beaches of Ondarreta and the iconic La Concha promenade.

Getting here and surroundings

From Livensa Studios Donostia-San Sebastián you can easily reach the city's main universities and every corner of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Feel at home

At Livensa Studios Donostia-San Sebastián, you will find everything you need for an unforgettable university experience: individual studios with a private kitchen and bathroom, spacious communal areas and a Community Life team that organises events and activities so you connect from day one.Experience Livensa: comfort, safety and community in the heart of Ibaeta.

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Things to do in San Sebastián

Discover everything that San Sebastián has to offer you

San Sebastián combines world-renowned gastronomy, stunning beaches and mountains, and a rich cultural scene. Explore its famous pintxos bars, enjoy outdoor activities around La Concha and the Basque mountains, experience the International Film Festival, and discover nearby destinations such as Bilbao and the Cantabrian coast.

Gastronomy

Pintxos, cider houses and the finest

San Sebastián is the gastronomic capital of the world. The Parte Vieja, with its pintxos bars on the Calle 31 de Agosto, Fermin Calbeton and the Plaza de la Constitución, is the epicentre of Basque culinary culture. The Astigarraga cider houses, 15 minutes away, are an essential experience in January and February. And the San Martín and La Bretxa markets showcase the finest local produce.

Nature and sport

La Concha, Ondarreta and the Basque mountains

The La Concha bay, repeatedly voted the most beautiful urban beach in Europe, is less than 15 minutes by bike from Livensa. Mount Igueldo, Mount Ulia and the coastal path offer hiking and cycling routes with breathtaking views over the Cantabrian Sea. In winter, the Pyrenean snow is less than an hour away.

Culture and heritage

The Film Festival and the Parte Vieja

The San Sebastián International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious in the world, transforms the city into the epicentre of cinema every September. The Parte Vieja, with its walls, churches and lively main street, is the historic and cultural soul of Donostia.

Culture and heritage

The Film Festival and the Parte Vieja

The San Sebastián International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious in the world, transforms the city into the epicentre of cinema every September. The Parte Vieja, with its walls, churches and lively main street, is the historic and cultural soul of Donostia.

The Basque Country

Bilbao, Vitoria and the Cantabrian coast

From San Sebastián, Bilbao is one hour by bus or train. The Guggenheim Museum, the Mercado de la Ribera and the Bilbao old town are essential visits. The Cantabrian coast, with its wild beaches, cliffs and fishing villages, is just a few minutes away by bus.

Choose how you want to live in Donostia-San Sebastián

Choose the studio that best suits your lifestyle. At Livensa Studios Donostia-San Sebastián we offer fully equipped studios for flexible stays — perfect for students, professionals and travellers who want to experience one of the world’s most cosmopolitan and gastronomically celebrated cities. Everything you need: privacy, comfort and the very best city on your doorstep.

All rooms are fully equipped to offer a comfortable, practical and hassle-free flexible accommodation experience in San Sebastián.

• Private full kitchen
• Private bathroom
• Desk and chair
• Smart TV
• Wardrobe and storage area
• Fortnightly cleaning
• Wi-Fi 100 Mb
• Air conditioning (heating and cooling)
• Bills included (water, electricity, internet)

Individual studio with kitchen

Find the studio that suits you best

Standard

• Up to 18 m²
• Interior – Ground floor to 3rd floor
• 90–120 cm bed
• Full kitchen

Standard Plus

• Up to 18 m²
• Interior – Ground floor to 3rd floor
• 135–150 cm bed
• Full kitchen

Superior

• Up to 19 m²
• Ground floor to 3rd floor
• 90–120 cm bed
• Full kitchen

Superior Plus

• Up to 19 m²
• Ground floor to 3rd floor
• 135–150 cm bed
• Full kitchen

Premium

• Up to 20 m²
• Ground floor to 3rd floor
• 90–120 cm bed
• Full kitchen

Premium Plus

• Up to 20 m²
• Ground floor to 3rd floor
• 135–150 cm bed
• Full kitchen

Standard Accessible

• Up to 18 m²
• Accessible – Ground floor to 3rd floor
• 90–120 cm bed
• Adapted kitchen and bathroom

Studios

Studio Standard with Kitchen

Interior studios with 90 or 120 cm bed and a fully equipped kitchen, comprising up to 18 sqm located on the ground floor to the third floor.

From €807.00 per month

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Studio Standard Accessible with Kitchen

Accesible studios with 90 or 120 cm bed and an adapted kitchen and bathroom, comprising up to 18 sqm located on the ground floor to the third floor.

From €706.00 per month

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Studio Standard Plus with Kitchen

Interior studios with 135 or 150 cm bed and a fully equipped kitchen, comprising up to 18 sqm located on the ground floor to the third floor.

From €807.00 per month

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Studio Superior with Kitchen

Studios with fully equipped kitchen, comprising up to 19 sqm located from the ground floor to the third floor.

From €894.00 per month

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Studio Superior Plus with Kitchen

Studios with fully equipped kitchen, comprising up to 19 sqm, with 135 or 150 cm bed, located from the ground floor to the third floor. These studios offer double occupancy with an extra charge and upon request through the booking center.

From €894.00 per month

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Studio Premium with Kitchen

Studios with fully equipped kitchen, comprising up to 20 sqm, located from the ground floor to the third floor.

From €899.00 per month

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Studio Premium Plus with Kitchen

Studios with fully equipped kitchen, comprising up to 20 sqm, with 135 or 150 cm bed, located from the ground floor to the third floor.

From €899.00 per month

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We want you to feel at home

Going above and beyond

Your space, your pace, your Donostia

Accommodation designed to adapt to your lifestyle in one of Spain’s most liveable cities. Enjoy well-equipped studios just minutes from La Concha Beach, the Old Town (Parte Vieja) and the world’s finest pintxo bars.

Privacy for you, comfort to share

Every studio has a private bathroom, giving you the personal space you need. Close the door and enjoy your own corner; open it and the gym, communal areas and all building facilities are right there for you.

Cook your moment, live Donostia

Studios equipped with a full kitchen so you can cook your own recipes whenever you like. And when you prefer to head out, Donostia delivers the world’s finest food scene: pintxos in the Parte Vieja, cider houses in Astigarraga, and more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere else on the planet.

Livensa, a space designed for everyone

We offer accessible studios designed to guarantee maximum independence and mobility, with adapted kitchen and bathroom. An inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable.