Must-see hotels in Navarra

  • Parador de Olite

    Navarra

    The most spectacular lodging option in town is set in a wing of Olite's restored medieval castle (though some rooms are in a newer extension). Part of the…

  • Palacio Guendulain

    Pamplona

    Inside the converted 18th-century former home of the viceroy of New Granada, this sumptuous hotel is Pamplona's most atmospheric place to stay. On arrival…

  • Hotel Tximista

    Navarra

    About 1km north of the centre, this striking modern hotel, built into and out of an old watermill, mixes rusty old industrial cogs and wheels from the…

  • Onki Xin

    Navarra

    In a traditional house in the village centre, Onki Xin has nine wonderfully rustic rooms with beamed ceilings, antique furnishings and glorious views. For…

  • Hotel Maisonnave

    Pamplona

    In the centre of the old town, Hotel Maisonnave has spacious, contemporary rooms, and creature comforts including a small fitness centre, a sauna and a…

  • Hotel Aire de Bardenas

    Navarra

    In a barren landscape well off the beaten path, you'll find humble shipping crates transformed into a stylish boutique hotel. All rooms have luxurious…

  • Hostel Hemingway

    Pamplona

    This well-run hostel, located a few minutes’ walk from the old town, was renovated in 2013. Clean and friendly, with a lounge where you can meet other…

  • Hotel Ayestarán II

    Navarra

    Sleep with the memory of Hemingway at this beautiful hotel where the writer stayed en route to the Pamplona party. A signed photograph of him standing…

  • Casa de Beneficiados

    Navarra

    In a former life this was an 18th-century monks' residence. Today it has modernised rooms, some overlooking the countryside, and the atmospheric common…

  • Hostal Arriazu

    Pamplona

    Falling somewhere between a budget pensión and a midrange hotel, this good-value option is located in a former theatre, with a large guest lounge and…

  • Cuevas Rurales Bardenas

    Navarra

    In the small town of Valtierra, 12km west of the park, you can overnight inside a cave – albeit one with stylish contemporary furnishings and kitchenettes…

  • Hostal Rural Villa Vieja

    Navarra

    In the heart of the historic centre of Olite, this sleek hotel feels surprisingly modern, thanks to the bright colours and pop art on the walls.

  • Hostal Burguete

    Navarra

    On peaceful Burguete's main street , this pleasant inn has 20 simply furnished rooms. Hemingway fans should try to book room 23, where he allegedly worked…

  • Bed & Breakfast Zaldu

    Navarra

    In a quiet residential neighbourhood 800m northwest of the centre, this welcoming guesthouse has just four rooms, each simply but pleasantly furnished;…

  • Hotel Rural Auñamendi

    Navarra

    After extensive renovations in 2014, this lovely hotel in peaceful Ochagavía is a top pick for its 11 bright, spacious rooms, comfortable public spaces,…

  • Sercotel Europa

    Pamplona

    Though the building is better known for its restaurant, the sleek Europa – part of the quality Sercotel chain – also features several floors of modern…

  • Xarma Hostel

    Pamplona

    Opening onto a large, sunny terrace with a barbecue area, this bright hostel has colourful rooms with wooden floors. Four- to six-bed dorms and private…

  • Hostal Lola

    Navarra

    This family-run place hidden down a narrow side alley offers great value for money and has 21 rooms with desks, sofas and big beds. There's a flower…

  • Hotel Rural El Cerco

    Navarra

    At the eastern end of the old quarter, this is one of the most charming places to stay in town. Partially housed in a 13th-century defensive tower that…

  • Hostal Ezkaurre

    Navarra

    A delightful hotel at the northern edge of village. The rooms are quite simple, with little decoration aside from a large-format landscape photograph over…

  • Hotel el Juglar

    Navarra

    In a stone-walled mansion 500m northwest of the village centre, Hotel El Juglar has nine elegantly furnished rooms, some with Jacuzzi baths, others…

  • Hospedería Chapitel

    Navarra

    In a 17th-century building, Hospedería Chapitel has 14 comfortable rooms with wood floors and beamed ceilings that are peaceful despite the location right…

  • Hostal Casa Sario

    Navarra

    This sweet little rural hotel, in the heart of the village of Jaurrieta (about 8km southwest of Ochagavía), has six simple wood-floored rooms and a busy…

  • Hotel Merindad de Olite

    Navarra

    Built almost into the old town walls, this charming place has small but comfortable rooms and masses of medieval style. Reserve well ahead because it…

  • Hotel Rural Loizu

    Navarra

    Comfortable 27-room Hotel Rural Loizu has upper rooms looking out over the village and countryside, and a good local restaurant (mains €12 to €19).

  • Hostal El Almadiero

    Navarra

    In the heart of the village, this pleasant hostal rural has bright, cosy rooms with 19th-century charm and a first-rate restaurant on site.

  • Hotel Castillo de Javier

    Pamplona

    In a great central location, the Hotel Castillo de Javier has small but comfortable rooms. It's on a busy street, lined with shops and restaurants and…

  • Hotel Xabier

    Navarra

    At the red-brick, ivy-clad Hotel Xabier, you can peer out of your window on a moonlit night and look for ghosts flitting around the castle keep. There's a…

  • Bearán Bar & Rooms

    Pamplona

    If you're able to reserve one of the larger rooms – and, importantly, one that's away from the noisy street – you'll find decent value at this no-frills…

  • Hostal Trinquete Antxitónea

    Navarra

    This well-run hostal has 23 plain rooms with flower-bedecked balconies, some with river views. The attached restaurant (open Monday to Saturday; mains €11…

  • Camping Urrobi

    Navarra

    Campers will be happy at this riverside campsite 2.3km south of town. It also has basic hostel accommodation and bungalows. There's an on-site restaurant;…

  • Ezcaba

    Pamplona

    On the banks of Río Ulzama, about 7km to the north on the N121, this is the closest camping ground to Pamplona. Facilities are basic. Bus 4 runs four…

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