San Sebastián
Surrounded by apple orchards, this 16th-century former brick and tile factory 7km southeast of San Sebastián has been beautifully converted to a 16-room…
Must-see hotels in Basque Country
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Getaria
Set among txakoli vineyards with views of Getaria's lighthouse and the sea beyond, this hideaway 4km west of Getaria has exquisite rooms and suites, most…
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Bilbao
Style, class and sophistication: at Hotel Carlton, sitting proudly in a prominent position on Plaza de Federico Moyúa, it's old-fashioned glamour with a…
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Basque Country
Like a fairy-tale castle with its crenellated tower, coat of arms and pretty flower gardens, the Castillo el Collado is an utterly charming place to stay…
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Basque Country
On a hillside adjacent to the town centre, Zumeltzegi occupies a restored fortified mansion dating from the 13th century. Its 12 unique rooms have beamed…
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Hondarribia
It's not every day that the opportunity to sleep in a thousand-year-old fortress guarding the boundaries of Spain arises. This sumptuous offering from the…
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Basque Country
Housed inside a beautiful 18th-century building in a prime location above the main square, this immaculate guesthouse has eight rooms set with light, high…
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Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
San Sebastián
Queen Isabel II set the tone for the beachfront Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra (Hotel of London and England) in the early 20th century, and it still…
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Bilbao
If money's no object, check into this stellar showpiece just steps from Bilbao's most famous building. It's modern chic all the way, with spacious guest…
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Basque Country
Blending old and new features, the 18 extraordinarily plush rooms at Hospedería de los Parajes have polished wood floors, artwork and original ceilings…
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San Sebastián
Around the corner from the Plaza de Gipuzkoa, the family-run Pensión Joakina lays out the welcome mat for visitors with bright, spotless guest rooms set…
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San Sebastián
Audrey Hepburn stayed here – as did Coco Chanel, Alfred Hitchcock and Mick Jagger, to name a few. The palatial Maria Cristina, opened in 1912, dominates…
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Basque Country
This 17th-century mansion-hotel has seven atmospheric rooms that evoke a bygone age with old stone walls, low-beamed ceilings and polished antique…
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Basque Country
This confident little hotel has small, searing-white rooms adorned with black-and-white pictures of piano keys, trumpets and other suitably jazzy…
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Bilbao
This hip hotel facing the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is the passion project of fashion designer Antonio Miró. It's filled with modern photography and art,…
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Basque Country
In a central location, the Hotel Dato is packed with antiques and artwork. Its 14 rooms are all uniquely designed, dotted with oil paintings or art deco…
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San Sebastián
Located a few steps from the beach, Hotel La Galeria has a peaceful location for those wanting to bask on the seaside. The building is a lovely late 19th…
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Bilbao
Friendly Begoña has small but cosy guest rooms decorated with modern artwork, wrought-iron beds, and colourful tiled bathrooms. The cosy common areas have…
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Bilbao
A contemporary, efficient hotel that has comfortable, spacious rooms with big windows, small desk/work areas, minifridges and modern bathrooms. It's on a…
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San Sebastián
In a great location near both Playa de la Concha and the old town, the Pensión Peñaflorida impresses with its contemporary design and welcoming staff…
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San Sebastián
Upstairs from a lively bar in a 1905-built former convent (aptly named 'Convent Garden'), and opening to its own roof terrace, this light, bright new-town…
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Bilbao
Located just 300m southeast of the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, this 'poshtel' lives up to its name, with an interior courtyard with a vertical garden,…
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Basque Country
This 150-room chain hotel earns high marks for its modern, well-equipped carpeted rooms and excellent facilities. It's in a good location, just a short…
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Getaria
A short walk from two beaches, the Hotel Itxas-Gain is a great deal with a mixture of room types: some of its 16 rooms have little balconies and…
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Getaria
This is a charming, mellow yellow building with flower-filled balconies and comfortable rooms. It's on the edge of the main road through town, in a great…
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Bilbao
Located in a 1906 building on one of the charming pedestrian streets in the historic centre, nine-room Pensión Iturrienea Ostatua has an eclectic decor…
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Bilbao
In a great location in the old town, this modern hostel has much to recommend it, including well-maintained facilities and helpful staff. It's spread over…
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Bilbao
The family-run Gurea has arty, modern rooms with wooden floors, good natural light and pretty blue-and-white murals stencilled on the walls. It's set on…
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San Sebastián
With a great location just a sandy footstep from the beach, this smart hotel has small rooms done in muted colour schemes with black-and-white photos…
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Bilbao
Though this hotel has a faintly institutional look from the outside, and the green-hued interior decor is somewhat dated, it's a good-value place to stay…
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Basque Country
Virtually built into the walls of the cathedral, this 17-room hostel has clean, unadorned rooms with exposed wooden roof beams. Dorms sleep four to eight;…
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Hondarribia
Located inside a charming old building on the main plaza, in the heart of Hondarribia's historic centre, this small hotel has 16 individually decorated…
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San Sebastián
You'll hardly find a better deal in San Sebastián in high season. Guest rooms are small but tidy, and they all have private bathrooms. The location puts…
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San Sebastián
This no-frills pensión, accessible via an imposing old-fashioned stairway lined with stained-glass, has well-maintained rooms some of which have little…
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San Sebastián
This well-organised, tree-shaded camping ground, 5km west of San Sebastián, offers bungalows and campsites with free wi-fi, a swimming pool (new in 2016),…
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Bilbao
Part of the nationwide chain, the rooms here, which are smart, comfortable and spacious, offer decent value for money, and there's bike (and car) hire…
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Basque Country
A basic but central place with sparkling-clean rooms and friendly service. It's in a great, central location. Prices are cheaper on weekends (doubles from…
