The Best Castle
Hotels in Basque Country

Highly elegant. Friendly staff. This impressive castle is located in Gautegiz Arteaga, in the Basque Country’s Urdaibai Nature Reserve. It offers a gourmet restaurant with a roof terrace boasting fantastic countryside views. Originally built in the 13th century, Hotel Castillo de Arteaga was restored in the 19th century in the Neogothic style. The charming, air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. The hotel’s restaurant offers quality Basque cuisine. There is also an extensive wine cellar. The countryside around the Hotel Castillo de Arteaga is great for hiking, and you can drive to the coast in around 10 minutes. Guernica, the inspiration for Picasso’s famous painting, is also 10 minutes away. You can drive to Bilbao in 35 minutes. Show full description

Historic property. Great views. Parador de Hondarribia is set in an impressive 10th-century castle overlooking the Bidasoa Estuary. It has a charming courtyard terrace and another terrace with fantastic views. The beautiful castle includes original arches and features such as suits of armour, cannons and spears. There are banquet rooms, courtyards and other charming spaces where you can relax with a drink from the bar. The modern rooms at the Parador feature wooden floors. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a safe and a minibar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer. A daily buffet breakfast is served in the café. There are many good seafood restaurants within a short walk in Hondarribia. The seafront promenade is just 250 metres from Parador de Honidarribia, and the beach is 2 km away. San Sebastián is a 20-minute drive away, and you can drive to Biarritz in 35 minutes. Show full description

Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set amongst 300-year old vineyards in the La Rioja-Alavesa region, Posada Mayor de Migueloa is housed in a 17th-century Baroque mansion, Palacio de Viana. It features a restaurant serving traditional Basque and Riojan cuisine. The guest house maintains many charming, historic features and has antique furnishings. These combine to provide an authentic and traditional, Spanish setting for your stay. The hotel’s greatest feature is the cavernous, vaulted wine cellar – full of the most exquisite wines from the surrounding Rioja region and beyond. Enjoy your choice with a delicious meal in the hotel restaurant. You can also learn about the local varieties and more with a wine-tasting session at the hotel. The Posada Mayor de Migueloa is found in the Medieval village of Laguardia, part of the Rioja Alavesa region. This area is known for its full-bodied wines. The surrounding Riojan countryside is ideal for hiking, cycling, climbing and horse riding. Other local activities include hang-gliding, fishing, speleology and hunting. Show full description

Cosy. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. This former palace dating back to 14th-15th century is located in historic Hondarribia, enjoying views over the river Bidasoa and to France. Guests can enjoy an on site gastrolounge. The original style of the era has been preserved in each and every corner of the establishment. The living room and the gardened terrace are spaces that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Each one of the rooms is unique and all have been equipped with charm and all the comforts. This place enjoys a unique setting, only 20 km from San Sebastián and a 5-minute drive from San Sebastian Airport. Show full description

Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Iriarte Jauregia is a beautifully restored 17th-century palace is located in fabulous Basque countryside, 30 km from the coast. Enjoy fine dining, stunning views and eye-catching design. Browse the Wi-Fi for free. The Iriarte has carefully designed its interiors to balance both the old and new. Cutting-edge design such as contemporary furniture and fabrics are contrasted against original features of the building such as stone walls and beamed ceilings. All rooms have views of the valley or the garden. Featuring elegant décor in neutral tones, they come with a plasma-screen TV and a well-equipped bathroom. Set in beautiful gardens, the hotel features a fine-dining restaurant that serves creative cuisine, the Bailara, run by the chef Enrique Fleischmann. There is also an informal snack bar and a library with a reading lounge. Make a visit to the Basque city of San Sebastian, just 30 km away where you can browse the shops, galleries and typical tapas restaurants. Show full description

Good breakfast. The historic Hospederia de los Parajes has its own spa centre with hammam, hot tub and wine therapy. There is free Wi-Fi access and stylish design throughout. Guests can taste a range of wines in the Hospederia's 15th-century wine cellar. There is also an elegant restaurant and a spacious bar area. Rooms at the Hospederia are built around a patio covered with a glass ceiling. Each offers full heating and air conditioning and a balcony or terrace. Some rooms only face onto the interior patio. They also come with a dressing room, a bathrobe and slippers. Los Parajes lies in Laguardia, capital of the Álava La Rioja wine region. This Medieval city is just 23 km from Logroño-Agoncillo Airport. Show full description

Beach front location. Amazing pool. This 17th-century palace offers wonderful views in a a quiet, natural setting. It is situated 12 km from the centre of Bilbao, 5 km from Bilbao Sondika Airport. Guests at Hotel Palacio Urgoiti have free access to the indoor heated pool and to the fitness centre. Free WiFi is provided and free parking is available on site. The rooms are bright and spacious and feature elegant décor. Each comes with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe, and a free bottle of water. The bathroom comes with free toiletries, magnifying mirror, bath or shower, and hairdryer. A range of typical Basque cuisine is served at the Harria restaurant. There is also a bar and terrace with bistro menu. Hotel Palacio Urgoiti is surrounded by a 9-hole Pitch & Putt and a 200 metres driving range. The beaches of the Costa Vasca are a 10-minute drive away. Show full description

Charming. Great value. The beautifully-restored, 16th-century Hotel Palacio de Elorriaga is a 20-minute walk from central Vitoria-Gasteiz. It is surrounded by gardens and offers free Wi-Fi. Guests at the hotel can admire the building’s striking décor, which combines natural wood and stone with stylish metal and glass. The air-conditioned rooms have antique furniture and modern facilities. Bathrooms have hydromassage showers. The Salburua Wetlands are just 100m from the Hotel Palacio de Elorriaga. Both the Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir and the foothills of the Vitoria Mountains lie just a 12-minute drive away. The Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria in Vitoria-Gasteiz is 6 km by car from the hotel. Show full description

Luxurious. Great views. Hotel Torre Zumeltzegi is located in Old Town of Oñati, in the beautiful Basque countryside. This restored 13th-century property offers a garden and charming rooms with free Wi-Fi. The décor at the Torre Zumeltzegi combines the building’s mediaeval heritage with modern touches, with exposed stone walls, wooden beams and parquet floors. All air-conditioned rooms come with a TV and a private bathroom. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Basque food using fresh, seasonal produce. There is also a bar where you can get a drink to enjoy on the terrace, which offers fantastic views of the Oñati Valley and the Old Town. The countryside around Hotel Torre Zumeltzegi is great for hiking, and the Arrikrutz Caves are a 10-minute drive away. You can drive to Vitoria and the coast in around 35 minutes, and both Bilbao and San Sebastián are around 50 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Very cosy. Superb interior design. This design hotel is in Villabuena de Álava, in the La Rioja Alavesa Wine Region. There is free WiFi, free public parking and a rooftop terrace with views of the Sierra de la Cantabria Mountains. Regular wine tasting sessions are also available, as well as wine cellar tours to the nearby wineries. The rooms at the Viura have a minibar with free sparkling and still water, heating, and air conditioning. There is also a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a DVD library for guests to enjoy. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, bath or shower, and hairdryer. The Hotel Viura has an à la carte restaurant, with regional meals and a full wine cellar. There is also a fitness room and free bicycle rental. The Viura has an ideal setting for discovering La Rioja. Logroño and Haro are 20 minutes away. Ysios and Marqués de Riscal wine cellars are also nearby, and visits can be arranged by the property. During the summer, guests at Hotel Viura enjoy free access to a public swimming pool attached to the hotel. A massage service with different treatments is offered. Show full description

Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Casa Rural La Molinera Etxea is located in Samaniego, at the centre of the Rioja Alavesa region. Surrounded by vineyards, this restored mill dates from the 17th century and offers views of the surrounding vines. The 6 bright and the apartment, rustic rooms at Casa Rural La Molinera Etxea have soft tones décor and wooden furnishings. Some feature beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. All rooms have free WiFi, a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The Casa Rural La Molinera Etxea opens onto a charming patio with views of the vineyards. There is also a relaxing area where you can enjoy various types of massage with wine or oil. Inside there is the region's only electric mill from the 1960s. It offers a private parking for motorcycles. The property is set along the Rioja Alavesa Wine Route and there are many famous wineries within a short drive. The property can organise excursions to different wineries. The Casa Rural La Molinera Etxea is a 15-minute drive from Logroño and 40 km from Vitoria. Bilbao and Pamplona are around 100 km away. Laguardia is a 5-minute drive away. Show full description

Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. The traditional 18th Century building of Hotel Zubieta is situated in Lekeitio. All rooms are uniquely named and decorated, and have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. A breakfast buffet featuring local produce can be served in the cafeteria or outside on the terrace. In the evenings hot and cold tapas is available. The cozy bar features original wooden beams and the hotel also has gardens where guests can relax. The Zubieta Hotel is just 30 minutes from Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. It is also 1 hour from Bilbao and San Sebastián. Show full description

Cosy rooms. Set in Elciego and on the Rioja-Alavesa Wine Route, this property features a wine cellar dating from the 15th century. Agroturismo Valdelana offers modern accommodation and an onsite museum. Each bright, attractive room at Agroturismo Valdelana has colourful finishes and wine-inspired decorative pieces. All rooms have air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. A visit to the on-site wine cellar museum is included in the room rate. Guests can make use of a shared kitchen and a relaxing lounge. You can enjoy a wine-tasting class or lunch out in the pretty vineyards. A free guided tour to the cellar-museum is included in the room rate. The Valdelana has a picturesque setting within La Rioja’s wine country, offering easy access to a range of other vineyards and wineries. Logroño is a 25-minute drive away, while Vitoria-Gasteiz is 70 km from the property. Show full description

Elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Offering a terrace and spa centre, Akelarre is situated in San Sebastián, 5 km from Calle Mayor. There are 2 restaurants on site and one of them is awarded with 3 Michelin stars. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel has sea view and is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is provided. The suites include a walk-in closet and a private pool. The Wellness & Spa center includes a pool with hydrotherapy circuit, Turkish bath, sauna and 3 cabins for treatments. Other facilities include a wine cellar offering wine tasting for a surcharge. The hotel also offers car hire. Victoria Eugenia Theatre is 5 km from Akelarre, while Kursaal is 5 km from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 21 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. H&AP Rural Merrutxu is a country house and winery located in Urdaibai Park, overlooking the Bay of Biscay. A 7-minute drive from Laga and Laida Beaches, this rural hotel offers attractive accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The H&AP Rural Merrutxu maintains many of the building’s original features, such as wooden beams. Its spacious suites and apartments have seating areas with TVs, and fully equipped bathrooms. Set in its own vineyards, the property offers impressive views of the surrounding countryside where you can go hiking. On request, you can also taste the winery's Txacoli, a typical Basque white wine, visit to the wine cellar and learn about the whole process. Breakfast is à la carte and it is served in the dining area under request. There is a self-service café and guests can relax in the hotel’s inviting lounge with a TV, a small library and board games. Show full description

This renovated 17th-century farmhouse is located in the Ayala Valley, less than 30 minutes’ drive from Bilbao. Set in the Basque countryside, it has a charming garden and terrace with great views. The modern rooms at Izalde feature free Wi-Fi, a TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. They offer views of the countryside. There are many hiking routes in the countryside around Quejana, and you can also visit some local wineries. Vitoria-Gasteiz is a 40-minute drive away. Show full description

ETH Irún is a modern and minimalist hotel in Irún, on the Spain-France border, just 2.5 km from San Sebastian Airport. It includes free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and free private parking. There are a number of Medieval castles in the local area. ETH Irún's rooms are simply decorated, with wood furnishings and natural light. All have air conditioning, heating and a bathroom with hairdryer. ETH Irún’s bright restaurant features views over the surroundings. Guests can enjoy an authentic espresso and a simple continental breakfast here in the morning. Central San Sebastián and the Paseo de la Concha are around 18 km away. There is also easy access to the business centre near the Santiago Bridge. There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel. Show full description

Beach front location. Great location. Set in Hondarribia city centre, Hotel Jauregui is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and 2.1 km from San Sebastián Airport, and 35 minutes' drive from Saint Jean de Luz. All air-conditioned rooms at the Jauregui have a private bathroom with hairdryer. This contains the castle of Charles V which is a 10-minute walk away from the hotel. They are all outward-facing with views of the typical houses nearby. They include a minibar, a safe, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. The Hotel Jauregui has a nautical-themed restaurant which specialises in pintxos, typical Basque cuisine. There is also a café-bar which serves snacks and drinks. Other facilities include a private parking 100 metres away from the hotel. Hondarribia has a medieval old town with stone walls. San Sebastián is 23 km away from the Hotel Jauregui while Biarritz is 36 km away from the property. Show full description

Casa Rural Artola is located on a hillside just outside Astigarraga, 8 km from central San Sebastián. This family-run country house has a garden and terrace with fantastic mountains views. This restored 16th-century farmhouse has a charming, traditional lounge with sofas and a fireplace. The rooms at Casa Rural Artola feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and views over the countryside. Bed linen and towels are included. There is a shared kitchen, and a dining table on the terrace so you can enjoy a meal outside. Breakfast is self-service. Buses to San Sebastián leave from a stop in Astigarraga, 2 km from the house. The surfing hotspot of Zarautz is 20 minutes’ drive away, and you can also reach the French border in 20 minutes. Show full description

This restored 18th-century country house is located on the shores of Urrúnaga Reservoir, 20 minutes’ drive from central Vitoria. It offers modern, rustic rooms with free Wi-Fi and fantastic countryside views. The rooms at Casa Rural Bentazar feature rustic décor with wooden floors. Each one comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The Bentazar’s restaurant serves traditional Basque food. You can also buy local products such as honey and wine on site. The charming garden features a barbecue. The town of Elosu has a pottery museum located 2 minutes’ drive from Casa Rural Bentazar. Larrabea Golf Club is an 8-minute drive away, and you can drive to Bilbao in 45 minutes. Show full description