Summary

A short walk from Hotel Punta Monpas, the Kursaal Congress Centre is one of San Sebastián’s most distinctive sights. Designed by acclaimed architect Rafael Moneo, its “two translucent cubes” silhouette glows softly at night and frames sweeping views of Zurriola Beach and the Urumea River. The venue anchors the city’s cultural calendar with concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and film screenings, and it serves as a principal stage for the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Even if you’re not attending an event, the exterior terraces and beachfront promenade are worth exploring for their architecture-meets-ocean setting. Around the building, you’ll find lively cafés, pintxo bars, and riverside walks that link Gros with the Old Town. From Hotel Punta Monpas, the Kursaal is perfectly placed for a pre-show stroll by the sea or a post-concert pintxo crawl—making it an effortless cultural highlight during your stay.