The Best Castle
Hotels near San Sebastián

Historic property. Great location. 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

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

Very cosy. Great location. 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. Great restaurant. 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

Unique. 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

Charming. Comfortable beds. Set in the beautiful Navarran countryside, this restored 17th-century farmhouse is 15 minutes’ drive from Pamplona. Hotel Rural Iribarnia offers a traditional restaurant and rooms with flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Each inviting room at Hotel Iribarnia features original wooden beams and stone walls. All rooms have central heating and a private bathroom. You can enjoy a varied daily breakfast in your room. Fresh, seasonal meals are served for dinner in the cosy dining room. Drinks from the bar can be served on the terrace or in the large garden bordered by a river. Hotel Iribarnia is on the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Route on the Bayona to Pamplona Trail. The Señorío de Bértiz Nature Reserve is 16 km away and the Ulzama Golf Resort is 10 km away. 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

Cosy. Great value. A historic and charming building dating back to the 18th century, carefully restored in 2002 into a comfortable hotel. The homely feel of the building has not been lost with the restoration and as a hotel it still retains its former character and features. Half an hour away you'll find 6 golf course, 3 Thalassotherapy spas and footpaths for walking, as well as the cities of San Sebastian, Fuenterrabia, Biarritz, Hendaye and Saint Jean De Luz. Closest airports Biarritz or San Sebastian. .  Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Zigako Etxezuria is a typical 19th-century country house, set in large gardens in Navarra’s beautiful Baztan Valley. Rooms include a seating area, central heating and free Wi-Fi connection. Casa Rural Zigako Etxezuria serves homemade local cuisine for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's shop sells typical produce of the region, including its own vegetables and eggs. Each spacious room has original stone walls and wooden floors. Rooms have private bathrooms, with a large shower and a hairdryer. Zigako Etxezuria offers wonderful countryside views from its terrace. The Señorío de Bértiz Nature Reserve is only 13 km away, and Pamplona is 44 km away. Free public parking can be found nearby. Show full description

Very stylish. Superb 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

Nice style. Outstanding SPA facilities. Palacio de Yrisarri by IrriSarri Land is located inside the Irrisarriland Outdoor Theme Park. This charming converted 17th-century palace offers an outdoor pool and stylish rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The rooms have modern décor with wooden finishes. Each one has a lounge and a small kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Each room offers views of the surrounding countryside. Palacio de Yrisarri's restaurant serves regional cuisine with fresh, seasonal produce. There are also meeting facilities. San Sebastián is around 40 minutes' drive from Palacio de Yrisarri. You can drive to Pamplona in around 50 minutes. Pets up to 5 kg are accepted at an additional cost of €25 per pet. Show full description

Close to beach front. Romantic. 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

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

Delightful property. Great views. This charming, historic hotel – a former palace dating from the 16th century – is located in the picturesque town of Galdeano, at the foot of Navarra’s Sierra de Lóquiz mountains. Enjoy the Renaissance feel of the Palacio Dos Olivos, which has been carefully restored to blend its historic façade with a contemporary-design interior. It opens onto beautiful gardens, from where you can take in the fresh air, peaceful atmosphere and fantastic views of the local countryside. These natural surroundings, include the Urbasa nature park. Show full description

Comfortable beds. This 19th-century mansion is located in the Old Town of Elizondo, in the Basque Country’s Baztan Valley. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, a TV and a private bathroom. Hostal Trinkete Antxitonea’s restaurant serves simple, traditional Basque food. Breakfast is available every day, and you can enjoy dinner from Monday to Saturday. The Trinkete Antxitonea has a court where you can play the traditional Basque game of pelota. There is also a TV lounge with a computer which you can use for free. The guest house is located next to the River Baztan, in Elizondo’s Txokoto area. The French border is just 25 minutes’ drive from Elizondo, and Pamplona is 50 minutes away. You can drive to the coast and San Sebastián in around an hour. Show full description

El Secreto de Ollo is a restored 18th-century manor house in the Ollo Valley, in Navarra. It offers a garden with a terrace and country-style accommodation with attractive white interiors. The Hotel Secreto de Ollo’s rooms are equipped with heating, a TV and a private bathroom. The apartments also have a lounge with a fireplace and a kitchen with a kettle and hob. Breakfast is served daily in the bright dining room or on the terrace outside. Packed lunches are also available if you are planning a day trip. The Hotel El Secreto de Ollo is 30 minutes’ drive from Pamplona. You can drive to the beaches of San Sebastián in under an hour. Show full description

Beach front location. Romantic. Lovely 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

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

Great value. This is a traditional establishment and formerly an old manor house. It is situated in the centre of the town and on the Santiago way. Their fully-equipped rooms all exhibit a high level of comfort and quality. This is a tranquil place with all the charm of traditional accommodation combined with a family atmosphere. In the homely restaurant you can sample typical regional dishes. Pamplona city centre is easily accessed in five minutes from this hotel. A bus service operates from in front of the hotel, with a service every 15 minutes. This is also a good location from which to visitor many interesting spots in Navarra. 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