The Best Hotels in Pamplona, Spain
There are many reasons to visit Pamplona: for the famous Running of the Bulls during the festival of San Fermín, as a stop along the long-distance Camino de Santiago, or perhaps just for a taste of late-night pintxos bars. There are hotels for every style of travel, whether you choose to stay in the thick of it, where bulls run below your room’s balcony, or you want to escape to the lush green countryside. These are the best hotels in Pamplona, bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Pamplona El Toro Hotel and Spa
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Originally built as a noble house in the 1600s, the facade of this hotel in Pamplona was moved, brick by brick, in the 1960s to recreate the country manor opulence found on the city’s outskirts. Entering the lobby, you’re greeted with bohemian grandeur: flourishing botanica against wood beams and honey-brown stone, and clusters of chandeliers sparkling away. The elegant-rustic look is continued in the rooms (the mini room is perfect for solo travellers), and the top-end suites come with a fireplace and soaking tub. There’s also a spa, where a hydrotherapy pool and sauna offer a bit of downtime after the festival of San Fermín, which takes place 5km (3mi) away in Pamplona’s historic heart.
2. Pamplona Catedral Hotel
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3. Castillo de Gorraiz Hotel Golf and Spa
Golf Hotel, Spa Hotel
This sumptuous hotel 15 minutes outside of Pamplona is a destination in its own right. With an 18-hole golf course, a restaurant in the confines of an ancient castle tower and a spa that offers days’ worth of luxury treatments, you don’t need to leave the hotel grounds to fill your time. The hotel itself may be housed in a modern annex, but it has the luxe feel of a medieval castle inside, with dark velvet trimmings, a roaring fireplace in the lobby and curtained four-poster beds in the suites. Even the standard rooms have a castle-like vibe, with Celtic flourishes on the headboards and ottomans at the foot of every bed.
5. Hotel Alma Pamplona
Boutique Hotel
6. Gran Hotel La Perla
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7. Pamplona Plaza
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A 10-minute walk from the centre of Pamplona, this swish hotel is a solid choice for a city break. Its location outside the centre keeps the price tag pleasantly low, but there’s no compromising on amenities and style. Rooms are done up to 21st-century standards in soothing teal and stone tones. If self-catering is more your style, opt for a one- or two-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette and stylish lounge to relax in after a day in the centre.
8. Hotel Iriguibel
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Hotel Iriguibel is perched on the banks of the Arga River, in the peaceful leafy green village of Huarte. It’s a 10-minute drive into the centre of Pamplona, or 15 minutes by bus. A handful of laid-back local restaurants and cafés can see you through the day, and it makes a great jumping-off point for the natural wonders of Navarra – the Irati Forest, Baztan Valley and the quaint towns along the Camino de Santiago. The hotel itself makes the most of its peaceful surroundings, with a breakfast patio under lush greenery setting you up for the day. Rooms are modern, though wood panelling gives them a log cabin feel, and the upgraded doubles come with a beautiful river view.
Looking for more hotels in Pamplona? Discover our guide to the coolest hotels in the city, or for budget-friendly options, check out our guide to the best affordable hotels in Pamplona — all bookable with Culture Trip.
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