Practical information
San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is a medium-sized cosmopolitan city (186,700 inhabitants). It is renowned for its cuisine, award-winning urban beaches and Parisian-inspired architecture. The city is well prepared to welcome demanding visitors who want it all: high-quality services, unique spaces, memorable experiences and a full range of cultural and leisure opportunities.
![Moneda](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/moneda.png)
Currency
Euro, commonly used throughout the European Union.
![Clima](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/clima.png)
Climate
Warm climate, characterised by mild temperatures, high humidity, frequent clouds and regular rain spells all year-round.
![Zona horaria](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/zona-horaria.png)
Time zone
GMT + 1 (Paris).
![Red eléctrica](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/red-electrica.png)
Electric network
In San Sebastián, the common voltage is 230 V. The frequency is 50 Hz. Plugs and sockets are type F.
![Healthcare](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/hospitales.png)
Healthcare
Hospital Donostia and Policlinica Gipuzkoa - Grupo Quirón Salud
![Agua](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/agua.png)
Water
Tap water is high-quality and drinkable.
![Teléfono](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/telefono.png)
Telephone - Use of mobile phones
There are no roaming charges in the European Union. If you have a SIM card from a member state of the EU, you will be able to use your phone with no additional charges for calls, texts or internet use in any other member state.
![Wifi](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/wifi.png)
Wifi
no password in the majority of establishments and meeting venues. Available outdoors in gardens, streets, markets, squares and bus stops. (Map of the free municipal Wi-Fi areas).
![Banco](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/banco.png)
Banks and cash
More than 180 bank branches are open on midweek mornings. There is an extensive network of 24-hour cash machines, meaning you can take money out whenever you like.
![exchange-cambio](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/exchange-cambio.png)
Money exchange
- Money exchange Navinet (C/Narrika, 12). Open from 10:00 to 22:00, Monday to Sunday (exchange only available for U.S. dollars and British pounds).
- Money exchange Global Exchange (Alameda del Boulevard, 6). Open from 09:00 to 22:00, Monday to Sunday (more than 70 foreign currencies).
- Money exchange Eurochange (C/Ijentea, 4). Open from 09:00 to 21:00, Monday to Sunday (exchange is by appointment only and must be requested at least 24 hours in advance).
![Taxis](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/taxis.png)
Taxis
Taxis usually allow clients to pay with a bank card; however, we suggest asking before getting in.
![Impuesto](/images/congress/ciudad-mice/impuestos.png)
Tourist tax
There is no tourist tax.