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Hotels in Basque Country

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

Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great views. Popular among couples. 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

Delightful property. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. 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

Stylish. Historic. Nice interior design. Situated in Bilbao, 200 metres from Arriaga Theatre, Hotel Tayko Bilbao was built in 1924. The property is within just 0.2 km of Catedral de Santiago and 15 minutes' walk from Guggenheim Museum. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries. Michelin-star restaurant Ola and La bodega de Ola at Hotel Tayko Bilbao are both managed by the Michelin-starred chef Martin Berasategui. Speaking German, English, Spanish and Basque, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall is 2.2 km from Hotel Tayko Bilbao, while Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 13 km from the accommodation. 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

Rooftop pool. Great views. 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

Superb breakfast. Great value. Opened June 2021. Situated in San Sebastián, 5.7 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Hotel Tres Reyes San Sebastián features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Hotel Tres Reyes San Sebastián have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a terrace. All guest rooms have a safety deposit box. La Concha Promenade is 5.7 km from the accommodation, while Calle Mayor is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 20 km from Hotel Tres Reyes San Sebastián. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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

Relaxing atmosphere. 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

Nice style. Comfortable beds. Great location. Popular among women. Opened July 2022. Hotel Atari features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in San Sebastián. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from La Concha Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room includes a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. At Hotel Atari every room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Zurriola Beach, Santa Clara Island Beach and Calle Mayor. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from Hotel Atari. Show full description

Charming. Historic property. Great breakfast. Situated in San Sebastián, 7.1 km from Monte Igueldo Funicular, Heredad de Unanue features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 7.1 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre, 7.4 km from Calle Mayor and 7.4 km from La Concha Promenade. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Heredad de Unanue have air conditioning and a desk. Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is 7.9 km from the accommodation, while Peine del Viento Sculptures is 7.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 24 km from Heredad de Unanue. Show full description

Lovely property. Elegant. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. 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

Unique. Elegant. Great views. 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

Charming. Cosy rooms. Great location. 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

Rooftop bar. Great location. Abba San Sebastián Hotel features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in San Sebastián. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. 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 shower. Abba San Sebastián Hotel offers certain units with river views, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Abba San Sebastián Hotel include Zurriola Beach, La Concha Beach and Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 20 km from the hotel. Show full description

Great location. Ideally situated in San Sebastián, Room Mate Gorka features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room comes with a safety deposit box, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature city views. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Room Mate Gorka can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include La Concha Beach, Zurriola Beach and Santa Clara Island Beach. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from Room Mate Gorka. Show full description

Beautiful. Rooftop pool. Situated in San Sebastián, 500 metres from La Concha Beach, Zenit Convento San Martin features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 1.2 km from Ondarreta Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Zenit Convento San Martin offers some rooms that have a balcony, and every room is fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Zenit Convento San Martin. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Zurriola Beach, La Concha Promenade and Calle Mayor. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 21 km from Zenit Convento San Martin. Show full description

Historic. 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

Great value. Cosy rooms. The Zinema7 is themed around cinema and the San Sebastian Film Festival. Each room offers free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV’s and is dedicated to an actor or director who has visited the city. The stylish, sound-proofed rooms at the Zinema7 feature contemporary décor .Each air-conditioned room has satellite TV and a marble bathroom with a magnifying mirror. The Zinema7 restaurant is open for lunch and serves a range of Basque and Spanish cuisine. The café-bar offers a buffet breakfast and serves traditional Basque tapas, or pintxos. The lounge-library at Zinema7 has free internet terminals. There is also a gym on site. The Zinema7 is set in the former Astoria Cinema, by the River Urumea. It features a secure, underground car park. Show full description

Stylish. Rooftop restaurant. Comfortable beds. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, One Shot Tabakalera House offers accommodation in the new International Centre for Contemporary Culture of San Sebastián. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest can benefit from an exclusive sauna and fitness area. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kursaal is 900 metres from One Shot Tabakalera House, while Old Town is 900 metres away. The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport, 15 km from the property. Show full description