easyJet holidays has grown its hotel portfolio in in San Sebastián, Europe's culinary capital.
Boosting travel flexibility with increased flight options through existing gateways in Bilbao and summer seasonal routes via Biarritz.
Introducing 12 handpicked hotels in Utrecht starting July 2nd, offering an alternative just 30 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Package holiday provider easyJet holidays has announced a significant expansion of its European city break portfolio, increasing flight options and accommodation choices in the cultural hotspot of San Sebastián, Spain, alongside launching the historic city of Utrecht, Netherlands, as a brand-new destination.
The collection developments focus on delivering deeper destination experiences through its airline’s existing flight network, giving travellers more flexibility, better value, and a broader variety of accommodation styles.
San Sebastián: Effortlessly Elevated Choice and Access
Renowned globally for its world-class culinary scene and coastal elegance, San Sebastián is receiving a major boost for the upcoming seasons. The expansion comes as traveller interest reaches an all-time high, with Google Trends revealing a BREAKOUT (+5000%) surge in search volume for things to do in San Sebastián, airports near San Sebastián, and the city's iconic beaches.
With culinary travel dominating social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram via #SanSebastianFood, consumer curiosity has continued to increase. Google searches for Basque cheesecake origin and San Sebastián cheesecake recipe have both reached BREAKOUT (+5000%) status. To take the friction out of the ultimate food tour, easyJet holidays has anchored its hotel collection to properties like the 4*Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra. Boasting a breakout +5000% search spike of its own, this premium hotel sits right on the La Concha promenade, just a five-minute stroll from the historic Old Town (Parte Vieja), putting travellers on the doorstep of the legendary La Viña bakery and the city’s famous pintxos bars.
easyJet holidays has also expanded its accommodation choices in the city, growing its hotel range from a historic baseline of just five properties to a diverse portfolio of over 20 newly mapped hotels. This expansion caters to all travel styles, ranging from the vibrant, well-connected 4* The Social Hub San Sebastian to the luxurious beachfront views of the 4* Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra.
To support this roll-out, accessibility to the region has been enhanced via multiple gateways to keep up with the +5000% search spike for local transit. In addition to established year-round routes into Bilbao from Manchester and Bristol, easyJet holidays has added a summer seasonal gateway via Biarritz from London Gatwick, making the iconic beachfronts and pintxos bars of San Sebastián easier to reach than ever before.
Utrecht: A Sustainable, Authentic New Dutch Experience
Complementing the expansion in Spain, easyJet holidays is officially launching Utrecht as a brand-new addition to its Netherlands city range. Going on sale July 2nd with an initial portfolio of 12 handpicked hotels, Utrecht offers a fresh narrative for travellers seeking authentic Dutch culture.
The introduction of Utrecht encourages visitors to explore beautiful networks of picturesque canals and historic architecture beyond the Netherlands’ busiest traditional tourist hubs. Served via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with flights arriving from more than 10 UK airports, Utrecht sits just a seamless, 30-minute train journey from the airport terminal, making it a convenient addition for a premium city getaway. Key hotel arrivals include the central 4* Inntel Hotels Utrecht Centre and the luxurious 4* Zenit San Sebastian.
San Sebastian offerings start at £459pp and Utrecht offerings start at £329pp. All details can be found in the booking links below.
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About easyJet holidays
easyJet holidays, launched in 2019, is a leading package holiday provider operating from the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and France.
In 2025, it took over 3.1 million customers on holiday, providing great value beach and city breaks to more than 10,000 hotels across 100+ destinations in Europe and North Africa. It offers a wide range of holiday types, including its market-leading Luxury Collection with handpicked 5* hotels and expertly curated packages.
ATOL-protected holidays can be booked via its website or 7,000+ travel agents, starting from a £60 deposit per person and including flights, accommodation, 23kg luggage, and transfers on beach breaks. easyJet holidays is an ABTA member and offers Ultimate Flexibility with booking changes, a refund guarantee, and Best Price Guarantee.
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*All search trend data is provided by Google Trends for the United Kingdom. Data reflects search interest captured over a 30-day period (June 2026). The search term "San Sebastian Beaches", “Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra”, “Airports near San Sebastian”, “Things to do in San Sebastian”, “Basque Cheesecake Origin” and “San Sebastian Cheesecake Recipe” reached "Breakout" status.
According to Google Trends, a "Breakout" designation is applied to search terms that have grown by more than 5,000% compared to the previous period, indicating an explosive surge in interest
