Southern Basque Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bilbao which includes modern architecture, a city and night scenes

Where to stay in Southern Basque Country

Maria Cristina Bridge featuring a bridge, a city and a river or creek

San Sebastián Centro

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

San Sebastián Centro is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Concha Beach.

San Sebastián Centro
San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4/5(2 area reviews)

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Plaza Moyua. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

Bilbao City Centre
Old Town showing street scenes as well as a small group of people

Old Town San Sebastian

5/5(20 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town San Sebastian include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus or Plaza de La Constitucion while you're exploring the area.

Old Town San Sebastian
Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town
Pamplona\'s City Walls and Interpretation Centre featuring a bridge, night scenes and heritage architecture

Pamplona City Centre

Unique features of Pamplona City Centre include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Plaza del Castillo or Café Iruña while you're exploring the area.

Pamplona City Centre
San Ignacio Church showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Gros

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Gros is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium and Zurriola Beach while you're in town.

Gros
Hotel Gran Bilbao
Hotel Gran Bilbao
4 out of 5
Indalecio Prieto Hiribidea, 1, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is NZ$174 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$174
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
Good hotel
"Very big room which was comfortable and quiet, the bathroom was big as well but the shower was too small for an adult. Breakfast was very good but the dinner menu was very dissappointing with poor menu and quality."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hotel Gran Bilbao
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
4 out of 5
Zubieta Kalea, 2, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is NZ$379 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$379
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We so enjoyed this beautiful hotel! It was so convenient to old town, shopping, and wonderful bars and restaurants. We also loved being right on the beautiful beach promenade!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
Barceló Costa Vasca
Barceló Costa Vasca
4 out of 5
Avenida Pio Baroja 15, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is NZ$220 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$220
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Concha Beach and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Great staff, good clean rooms, lovely stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Barceló Costa Vasca
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Aparthotel Libere Vitoria
Aparthotel Libere Vitoria
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gasteiz 45, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Anillo Verde and Cathedral ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (132 reviews)
"Good room, all amenities in room if you want to use them, good shower, bang in the city centre"

Reviewed on 30 Aug. 2023

Aparthotel Libere Vitoria
Numad Studios
Numad Studios
3 out of 5
Paseo de Miramón, 162, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Concha Beach and Donostia-San ...
9/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
"Great sleep, beautiful building"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2024

Numad Studios
Aparthotel Kora Green City
Aparthotel Kora Green City
3 out of 5
Plaza del Renacimiento 12, Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Vitoria
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Great spot
"Amazing stay at this Aparthotel. Had everything we needed for our 3-night stay. Plenty of space and lots of little extras to make for a great stay."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Aparthotel Kora Green City
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Popular places to visit

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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

4/5(20 reviews)

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
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San Mames Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

San Mames Stadium
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Concha Beach

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Enjoy one of the best city beaches in Europe. This fantastic spot in San Sebastián has an extensive sandy area and clear waters.

Concha Beach
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Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium

5/5(1 review)

See extraordinary marine creatures, learn about life under the sea and get insights into the local fishing history at this aquarium and oceanographic museum.

Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium
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Cote des Basques

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Considered the birthplace of European surfing, this picturesque bay of golden sand is backed by rugged cliffs and lined with beachfront cafés.

Cote des Basques
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Zarautz Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Zarautz Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Zumaia.

Zarautz Beach

Cities near Southern Basque Country

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing night scenes and modern architecture

Bilbao

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Logroño

Logroño

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