VENUE
Kursaal Conference Center, Zurriola Hiribidea 1, 20002 Donostia–San Sebastián
How to get there
BY PLANE
San Sebastián has 3 airports (2 international) within just over 100 km of the city.
Only 20 kilometers from the city centre, San Sebastián Airport has connections to the major Spanish cities; Madrid and Barcelona.
Bilbao Airport, with connections to all Europe, is 105km from the city, and Biarritz Airport, served by French and international low-cost companies, 47km.
Bus from airports to to the city centre:
San Sebastián Airport (EAS) – 20 KMS
SAN SEBASTIAN Airport shuttle service to SAN SEBASTIÁN
Bilbao Airport (BIO)- 105 KMs
BILBAO Airpot shuttle service to SAN SEBASTIÁN
Biarritz Airport (BIQ) – 47KMS
BIARRITZ Airport shuttle service to SAN SEBASTIÁN
BY TRAIN
The company RENFE rail service offers both long-distance train and suburban.
The train station in the centre of San Sebastián, the Estación del Norte, offers connections to numerous Spanish cities including Madrid and Barcelona, and to international destinations such as Paris and Lisbon.
INTERESTING LINKS:
RENFE. Suburban
RENFE. long-distance trains
RENFE. Suburban plan
Euskotren. Suburban train service
SNCF. French rail service
Accommodation
San Sebastian is one of the most popular and touristic cities in northern Spain, so we recommend you book your hotel as early as possible to avoid availability problems.
ARRIZUL HOTELS and HOTEL PALACIO DE AIETE are offering a special rate for participants attending 19th ISOBAY .
Please note that these rates will be valid until May 1 and are subject to availability.
HOTEL ARRIZUL BEACH
Single occupancy double room per night: 199€ (VAT and breakfast included).
Located just in front of the Conference venue. Please, note that breakfast will be offered at Hotel Arrizul Congress.
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: info@hotelarrizulbeach.com
RESERVATION REFERENCE: ISOBAY2026 KURSAAL
HOTEL ARRIZUL CONGRESS
Single occupancy double room per night: 249€ (VAT and breakfast included)
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: info@hotelarrizulcongress.com
RESERVATION REFERENCE: ISOBAY2026 KURSAAL
HOTEL ARRIZUL CATEDRAL
Single occupancy double room per night: 199€ (VAT and breakfast included)
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
RESERVATION REFERENCE: ISOBAY2026 KURSAAL
HOTEL PALACIO DE AIETE
Single occupancy double room per night: 125€ (VAT and breakfast included)
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: info@hotelpalaciodeaiete.com
RESERVATION REFERENCE: ISOBAY – XIX INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON OCENAOGRAPHY OF THE BAY OF BISCAY
Other accommodations
To find accommodation in San Sebastian, visit the official website of San Sebastian Accommodation, where you will find a complete list of hotels, hostels, student residences and last-minute offers.
Social events
OPTIONAL CONFERENCE DINNER
June 17, 2026
8:30 PM
Venue: To be confirmed
RATE: 60€
We kindly ask you to confirm your attendance at the conference dinner when completing your registration. The cost of participation is €60 per person and will be included in your invoice.
OPTIONAL FIELD TRIP – ZUMAIA FLYSCH
A fascinating boat trip that will allow us to discover the coastal flysch between Zumaia and Deba which holds millions of years of geological history in astonishing cliffs carved by the sea. This beautiful and singular landscape also hides one of the richest ecosystem in the Basque Coast, with a unique biodiversity that cannot be seen in other parts of this territory.
June 19, 2026
Morning. Time to be confirmed
RATE: €80
Limited spots.
Includes: round-trip transportation, Boat tour with expert guide.
We kindly ask you to confirm your attendance at the field trip when completing your registration. The cost of participation is €80 per person and will be included in your invoice
IMPORTANT: The boat trip is dependent on the weather and sea conditions. In case of cancellation due to the bad weather, «Flysch on foot» tour will be offered