Before coming to Donostia-San Sebastián, I was unsure whether I would like it very much. Or if I’d be able to find cute places to work. (Very important to me).
But after a month of living here, I can confidently say it is my new favorite city in Spain, and they even have great coffee shops for working! So if you are a digital nomad looking for your next stop in Spain, add San Sebastián to the bucket list.
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Simona Specialty Coffee
Simona Specialty Coffee (formerly known as OhBaba) in Gros neighborhood is easily my favorite cafe in San Sebastián. With a modern interior, great coffee, friendly staff, and plenty of seating, it felt like a piece of California in Spain. It’s pricier than other cafes but well worth it, especially since they allow you to stay as long as you like. And a huge bonus, all of their drinks are made with oat milk which means you don’t pay extra for a milk alternative!
Wifi: 8
Coffee: 10
Prices: 7
Atmosphere: 10
Outlets: 2
Seating: 9
Enxalao
Another great cafeteria in Gros is Enxalao. When I first passed by it seemed as if it were just a brunch restaurant but later I noticed some people working on their computers inside. The vibe is not as relaxed as OhBaba, it is a fairly busy place where people mainly go to eat, but it is still a great option. They have pintxos, brunch foods, fast wifi, and outdoor seating.
Wifi: 9
Coffee: 7
Prices: 7
Atmosphere: 8
Outlets: 8
Seating: 8
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Koh Tao
In the old town, my favorite spot was Koh Tao, an artistic coffee shop with a unique crowd. If you are looking for a cafe that feels more Spanish (or Basque I should say), this is the best spot. They have tapas/pintxos, great coffee, outdoor seating, and good prices.
Wifi: 8
Coffee: 8
Prices: 8
Atmosphere: 9
Outlets: 2
Seating: 8
Norta Cafe
In Gros neighborhood, Norta Cafe is similar to Enxalao but much bigger. It is mainly a restaurant but they have a designated area for online workers (although there aren’t any outlets in that space). They also provide free wifi but I found myself getting kicked off of it every half hour. I wouldn’t recommend it if wifi is an essential part of your work but otherwise, it is a great place to grab brunch and work comfortably.
Wifi: 3
Coffee: 7
Prices: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Outlets: 1
Seating: 10
Loft Cafeteria
This is the typical Spanish cafeteria where you find old locals slowly sipping espressos, reading the newspaper, and unabashedly people-watching. However, it is a surprisingly great place to work, there is lots of natural lighting, the breakfast menu is cheap, and the staff is friendly. They don’t have the best coffee but I do like their croissants.
Wifi: 8
Coffee: 5
Prices: 9
Atmosphere: 7
Outlets: 6
Seating: 7
Tabakalera Cultural Center
The Tabakalera is an international center for contemporary culture in the Basque country; even if you don’t go work here, it is an impressive building to visit and learn about Basque history, enjoy art shows, and attend workshops. The library offers an area for working and there is free wifi, plenty of seating, outlets, and even coffee and snack machines. This is a beautiful place to work and it was nice to bring my own lunch for once, instead of spending 9 euros on an avocado toast.
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I hope this list of Donostia-San Sebastián’s internet cafes was useful! Check out my other coffee shop recommendations for Barcelona, Lisbon, Nice, and Porto! And follow my Instagram @honey_gouda for travel inspo, food pics, & yoga.
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