The Best Central Luxury
Hotels in Basque Country

Great views. Cosy rooms. 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

Comfortable beds. This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theatre, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, María Cristina Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV. Their marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, bathrobe and slippers. Breakfast is served daily at the Breakfast Restaurant. The DRY Martini cocktail bar serves a range of drinks. Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September. The Kursaal Convention Centre is 350 metres away. San Sebastián’s Old Town is 450 metres from María Cristina Hotel. Show full description

Opened March 2023. Situated in Getxo, 300 metres from Ereaga Beach, Palacio Arriluce Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean and Spanish dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options are available each morning at Palacio Arriluce Hotel. The accommodation offers a terrace. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at Palacio Arriluce Hotel. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish, Basque and French. Las Arenas Beach is 1.9 km from the hotel, while Arrigunaga Beach is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao, 8 km from Palacio Arriluce Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Rooftop bar. Designed by Javier Mariscal, this stylish hotel is located opposite Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. It features a roof terrace with spectacular views. The air-conditioned rooms at the Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao feature carpeted floors and a private bathroom with bathtubs, bathrobe and slippers. Each room has free WiFi, USB connection and a 40" flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, HDMI. Breakfast is served on the roof terrace with panoramic views of the city. Guests can enjoy different dining options at either the Belz restaurant, Le Café or at the Sixty-One Lobby Bar. The hotel has a wellness centre with fitness area, sauna and Turkish bath. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Bilbao. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Maritime Museum are both within 500 metres of the hotel. The city’s shopping area, including the Zubiarte Shopping Centre, are 5 minutes’ walk away. Show full description

Great views. The stunning Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego, is located in Elciego, in La Rioja’s Álava province. Designed by Frank Gehry, this avant-garde hotel offers free WiFi, a spa and 2 restaurants. Most of the unique rooms at the Hotel Marqués de Riscal feature a distinctive zig-zag window seat with views of the valley. The black marble bathrooms are fully equipped and include a hairdryer. The Vinothérapie Spa, by Caudalie Marqués de Riscal, offers a range of grape-based treatments. There is also an indoor pool, hammam, Finnish sauna, fitness centre and massage services. The Marqués de Riscal Restaurant serves dishes from Northern Spain, while the 1860 Tradición Restaurant offers traditional Spanish cuisine with a modern twist and using local produce. Breakfast is in the style of a tasting menu. At the top of the hotel there is a rooftop library-lounge and a wine bar. You can enjoy panoramic views from here or from the 8 terraces. The hotel organises wine tours round the Marqués de Riscal vineyards and the Vivanco Museum, Europe’s largest wine museum. Hotel Marqués de Riscal is easily accessible from the AP-68 Motorway which runs from Bilbao to Zaragoza. Show full description

Highly elegant. Nice style. Great restaurant. Opened August 2020. Situated in Samaniego, 45 km from Fernando Buesa Arena, Palacio de Samaniego features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides room service, an ATM and organising tours for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also boast city views. At Palacio de Samaniego rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Samaniego, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish, Basque and French. Spanish Federation of Friends of the Camino de Santiago Associations is 26 km from Palacio de Samaniego, while La Rioja Museum is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Logroño–Agoncillo Airport, 44 km from the hotel. Show full description

Creative. Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Located in Hondarribia and with Grande Beach reachable within 2.4 km, Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa each room includes bed linen and towels. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. FICOBA is 5.1 km from Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa, while Hendaye Train Station is 5.8 km away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián, 1 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Very clean. Cosy rooms. Facing the beachfront, Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita offers 4-star accommodation in San Sebastián and features a terrace, restaurant and bar. The property is around 600 metres from La Concha Promenade, 800 metres from Calle Mayor and 1.1 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita features certain rooms with city views, and rooms are fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita include La Concha Beach, Ondarreta Beach and Zurriola Beach. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from the hotel. Show full description

Creative. Stylish. Friendly staff. Opened May 2021. Set in Bermeo, 33 km from Funicular de Artxanda, Hotel Boutique Nafarrola offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a barbecue and to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Hotel Boutique Nafarrola have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Hotel Boutique Nafarrola. Catedral de Santiago is 34 km from the hotel, while Arriaga Theatre is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 26 km from Hotel Boutique Nafarrola. Show full description

Opened April 2023. Located in Zarautz, 1.1 km from Zarautz Beach, Hotel Ur Bare provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and a concierge service. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Hotel Ur Bare all rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Speaking English, Spanish, Basque and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Monte Igueldo Funicular is 19 km from Hotel Ur Bare, while La Concha Promenade is 20 km away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián, 38 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Set in Mundaka and with Playa de Laidatxu reachable within 300 metres, Hotel Luruna Palacio Larrinaga offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Hotel Luruna Palacio Larrinaga features certain units that feature a balcony, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. The units have a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Playa de Ondartzape is less than 1 km from Hotel Luruna Palacio Larrinaga, while Funicular de Artxanda is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Bilbao, 34 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Elegant. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Hotel Villa Soro occupies 2 classical buildings, one of which was built in 1898 and is a Historical Heritage Building of San Sebastian. Free WiFi is available. Rooms have luxury individual design, some including artwork from Jorge Oteiza. All rooms include free water from the minibar. They each have a separate shower and bath. Room service is available, offering local dishes. There is a private parking with extra charge on site. Hotel Villa Soro is surrounded by trees and stately homes. The hotel has a gym and offers free bicycles and beach towels. There are spacious lounges and a fireplace. Zurriola Beach, the Kursaal Concert and Convention Centre and the old town are within a short walk. Show full description

Super central. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Opened November 2021. Radisson Collection Bilbao has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 500 metres from the city centre and 1.1 km from Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Radisson Collection Bilbao offers some units with city views, and all rooms have a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Radisson Collection Bilbao offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Guests can make sightseeing and ticketing arrangements at the tour desk, or conduct business at the business centre. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Arriaga Theatre, San Mamés Metro Station and San Mamés Stadium. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 8 km from Radisson Collection Bilbao. Show full description

Opened April 2023. Located in San Sebastián, 500 metres from Ondarreta Beach, Nobu Hotel San Sebastián provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room has air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Italian options. Popular points of interest near Nobu Hotel San Sebastián include La Concha Beach, La Concha Promenade and Calle Mayor. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 22 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Great views. Great breakfast. Located in Getaria, 2.5 km from Playa de Gaztetape, Hotel Iturregi provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Guest rooms at the hotel include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room comes with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Hotel Iturregi rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. Guests at Hotel Iturregi will be able to enjoy activities in and around Getaria, like hiking. Santiago Beach is 3 km from the hotel, while Monte Igueldo Funicular is 25 km away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 44 km from Hotel Iturregi. Show full description

Very central. Great value. Rooftop bar. Centrally located in Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, this elegant hotel stands as an impressive landmark in Bilbao. It offers free access to its gym and spacious rooms with luxurious décor. The rooms at Hotel Carlton feature a classic or contemporary design and include a private bathroom. They also come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Hotel Carlton offers a business centre with a PC and free internet access. There is also a printer and complimentary minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The grand restaurant serves Basque specialities and international classics. The menu changes daily, from Monday to Friday. Set next to Gran Vía, Carlton Hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Guggenheim Museum. Moyua Metro Station is next to the hotel, providing easy access to Bilbao and its surroundings. The airport bus stops nearby. Show full description

Hip. Elegant. Great value. 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

Trendy. Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. Set in San Sebastián, Lasala Plaza Hotel is 80 metres from Calle Mayor, within the Old Town, and also 500 metres away from Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The property is a 7-minute walk from Kursaal and a 2-minute walk from La Concha promenade. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The spacious and bright rooms feature modern décor. flat-screen TV, safe, minibar, air conditioning, and heating. The bathroom comes with free toiletries, radiant floor, bath or shower, and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a á la carte breakfast, and have lunch and dinner at the hotel's restaurant that serves Basque cuisine. Speaking English, Spanish and French at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Located right on the Port of San Sebastian and the old town of the city. San Sebastián Airport is 20 km away. Show full description

Central. Cool. Very clean. Boasting a restaurant, free bikes as well as a bar, Arbaso Hotel is set in the San Sebastian City-Center of San Sebastián, 800 meters from Victoria Eugenia Theater. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Arbaso Hotel. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Arbaso include Old Town, Kursaal Congress Center and Auditorium and La Concha promenade. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from the hotel. Show full description

Central. Rooftop pool. Next to the Bilbao Estuary and just a few metres from the iconic Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna Palace, our 5-star hotel is the ideal place to relax and savour true Basque gastronomy. A modern hotel, designed by the prestigious architect Ricardo Legorreta and paying homage to the work of the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida. Travel to Bilbao and live a comprehensive experience. Meliá Bilbao, with its elegant avant-garde architecture, provides comfortable rooms and suites with fantastic views. Enjoy the Aizian Restaurant serving the most delicious classics of Basque cuisine with local and organic produce, and end your day in our Wellness Centre equipped with a gym, sauna and semi-covered swimming pool with heated water and mountain views. And if you are travelling for work, you can hold all kinds of meetings and events in our meeting rooms." .  Show full description