The Best Hotels in Basque Country

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 The Artist Grand Hotel of Art 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 Restaurante Olio, The Gallery 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.

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.

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita offers 4-star accommodation in Donostia-San Sebastián and features a terrace, restaurant and bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Calle Mayor, La Concha Promenade and 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 each room is equipped with a kettle. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include La Concha Beach, Ondarreta Beach and Zurriola Beach. San Sebastián Airport is 21 km away.

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.

Radisson Collection Bilbao has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. 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 the rooms come with a kettle. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

Guests can make use of the business centre to work or head for a sightseeing trip organized by the tour desk.

Popular points of interest near Radisson Collection Bilbao include Arriaga Theatre, San Mamés Metro Station and San Mamés Stadium. Bilbao Airport is 8 km from the property.

Situated in Donostia-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 offering 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 rooms come with a kettle. The rooms feature a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Popular points of interest near Zenit Convento San Martin include Zurriola Beach, La Concha Promenade and Calle Mayor. San Sebastián Airport is 21 km from the property.

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.

Attractively situated in the centre of Bilbao, Vincci Consulado de Bilbao features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms at Vincci Consulado de Bilbao are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

The breakfast offers buffet, vegetarian or gluten-free options.

Staff speak English and Spanish at the reception.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Bilbao Airport is 7 km from the property.

Situated opposite Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this boutique hotel was created by fashion designer Antonio Miró. It offers free WiFi and a 24-hour honesty bar.

The Hotel Miró's rooms are decorated in a minimalist style. All are equipped with a smart TV. The bathrooms have Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and free mineral water is provided.

A buffet breakfast with selected local products is offered.

Hotel Miró has a well-equipped gym. Guests benefit from a personalized concierge service. Massage services are available on request for an extra charge.

The area surrounding the Miró is rich in traditional Basque restaurants. The historic city centre is 5 minutes’ walk away.

Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao has a fitness centre, a garden and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Bilbao. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. Private parking is available on site.

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 bidet. Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao offers some units that feature a balcony, and the rooms come with a kettle.

Speaking English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include San Mamés Metro Station, San Mamés Stadium and Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. Bilbao Airport is 7 km from the property.

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.

Situated in Donostia-San Sebastián, 7.1 km from Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Heredad de Unanue features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 7.4 km from La Concha Promenade, 7.4 km from Calle Mayor and 7.5 km from Peine del Viento Sculptures. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Heredad de Unanue have air conditioning and a desk.

Santa Clara Island is 7.7 km from the accommodation, while Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is 7.9 km from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 24 km away.

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 offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units in Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa are equipped with free toiletries and an iPod docking station.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.

FICOBA is 5.1 km from Villa Magalean Hotel & Spa, while Hendaye Train Station is 5.8 km from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 1 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Zarautz, 1.8 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.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. 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 a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Speaking English, Spanish, Basque and French at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area.

La Concha Promenade is 20 km from Hotel Ur Bare, while Peine del Viento Sculptures is 20 km from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 38 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Set in Donostia-San Sebastián, less than 1 km from Zurriola Beach, Villa Eugenia Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service, a tour desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from La Concha Beach.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Popular points of interest near Villa Eugenia Boutique Hotel include Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium, Victoria Eugenia Theatre and Calle Mayor. San Sebastián Airport is 19 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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."

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. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Hotel Iturregi offers an à la carte or continental breakfast.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Getaria, like hiking.

Santiago Beach is 3 km from Hotel Iturregi, while La Concha Promenade is 26 km away. San Sebastián Airport is 44 km from the property.

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.

Set in Durango, 37 km from Catedral de Santiago, OAR Cottage offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is located 37 km from Arriaga Theatre, 37 km from Abando Train Station and 37 km from San Mamés Metro Station. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at OAR Cottage have a TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a seating area. The units feature a wardrobe.

A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Calatrava Bridge is 38 km from OAR Cottage, while Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 40 km away. Bilbao Airport is 36 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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.

Set in Bermeo, 32 km from Catedral de Santiago, Hotel Nafarrola - Gastronomy & Wine offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a hot tub and room service.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. All rooms come with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have city views. The units in Hotel Nafarrola - Gastronomy & Wine are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The accommodation offers a barbecue. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Hotel Nafarrola - Gastronomy & Wine.

Speaking English, Spanish, Basque and French at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area.

Arriaga Theatre is 32 km from the hotel, while Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 32 km from the property. Bilbao Airport is 26 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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.

Located in Bergara, 26 km from Sanctuary of Arantzazu, Izal Landetxea features a garden and views of the mountain. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The country house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The units in the country house are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the country house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available at the country house. There is a coffee shop on-site.

The area is popular for cycling and hiking, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this country house.

Vitoria Airport is 44 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Luco, 43 km from Sanctuary of Arantzazu, Hotel Palacio De Luko features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at Hotel Palacio De Luko can enjoy a continental or a gluten-free breakfast.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Vitoria Airport is 10 km from the property.

Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are offered at the Hotel Eguren Ugarte. This design hotel is surrounded by 130 hectares of vineyards and fields in Alaves, in La Rioja.

Hotel Eguren Ugarte is set within a winery and offers guests an optional tour for a surcharge. The on-site Vitorino Eguren Restaurant offers a range of traditional cuisine and a gourmet dinner. There is also an on site wine shop, a terrace and a business centre.

The rooms at Hotel Eguren Ugarte all have a flat-screen TV. They are decorated in warm colours, with attractive wood floors. The spacious bathroom comes with 2 sinks and a large shower.

The hotel lies between Logroño and Vitoria and is near both airports.

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.

Occupying the 17th-century Santa Isabel Convent in the Basque village of Gordexola, Komentu Maitea is located a 15-minute drive from Bilbao. Each spacious room includes flat-screen TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at Komentu Maitea feature wooden floors and original stone walls. All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, and offer a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities.

Guests of the Komentu Maitea can enjoy traditional Basque cuisine in the elegant restaurant. The hotel also has snack bar, spacious lounge areas and gardens.

Surrounded by peaceful countryside, Komentu Maitea is just 15 km from the Medieval village of Balmaseda and 25 minutes' drive from Santurce Ferry Port.

Bilbao Airport is 30 minutes away by car, and transfers can be arranged by the hotel. Reception can also arrange car hire, and there is free parking on site.

An elegant and modern hotel, this establishment is situated in an exclusive setting in the residential area of Hondarribia with views of Jaizkibel Mountain. It is 10 minutes' walk to the town centre.

The hotel has been ambitiously designed, with the various hotel spaces protected by a large garden. The garden enjoys a silent and elegant atmosphere. The rooms have been designed in an avant-garde style and there are also spaces for the celebration of events such as the function room and the exterior terrace. Fusing works of art and designer pieces in its interior design, the hotel has a harmonious atmosphere throughout.

The Parador occupies one of Renaissance palaces in Argómaniz overlooking the Gorbea Mountains. It houses a popular restaurant, attractive interiors and offers Wi-Fi internet access.

The rooms are spacious and have wooden floors. The decor is a mixture of modern and period features. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. Many offer views of the countryside.

The hotel has large gardens and a terrace. There is also a playground for children.

The restaurant in the Parador de Argómaniz serves traditional Basque cuisine in pleasant surroundings. The hotel also has a bar.

The surroundings are very popular with hikers. Garaco National Park is only 5 km away. The small town of Vitoria is about 12 km away. Parking is complimentary.

Situated in Getxo, 300 metres from Ereaga Beach, Palacio Arriluce Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, 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 coffee machine, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms have a safety deposit box.

Guests at Palacio Arriluce Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for hiking.

Speaking English, Spanish, Basque and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help.

Las Arenas Beach is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Arrigunaga Beach is 1.9 km away. Bilbao Airport is 8 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.