Northern Spain Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aragon
Zaragoza featuring a city, château or palace and heritage architecture
Zaragoza which includes a city, heritage architecture and street scenes
Zaragoza which includes shopping, a city and heritage architecture
Aragon

Where to stay in Northern Spain

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

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 which includes 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 Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

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

Old Town San Sebastián

5/5(20 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town San Sebastián include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Plaza de La Constitucion or Monte Urgull while you're exploring the area.

Old Town San Sebastián
Ribera Market showing interior views, food 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
Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

Travellers come to Santander City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jardines de Pereda and Plaza Porticada while you're in town.

Santander City Centre
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Aiete

If you're spending some time in Aiete, Concha Promenade and Parque Aiete are top sights worth seeing.

Aiete
The Social Hub San Sebastián

The Social Hub San Sebastián

3 out of 5
Otamendi Anaiak Kalea, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is NZ$292 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$292
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Concha Beach and Cristina Enea Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
Lovely place to stay
"A minor moan and I mean minor! would prefer milk to creamer and the creamer wasn’t replenished"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Social Hub San Sebastián
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$218 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$218
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (988 reviews)
Walking distance to just about everything
"The hotel is right in the middle of everything."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is NZ$234 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$234
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (757 reviews)
"Supper nice"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
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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, a 24-hour fitness center, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Concha ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (214 reviews)
Wonderful hotel in Madrid! Great AC...
"This will be my go to hotel in Madrid from now on. This hotel is perfect and during the summer time the AC system is perfect!!! Very friendly employees and great location as well. A+++"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Numad Studios
Wecamp San Sebastian

Wecamp San Sebastian

2 out of 5
Paseo Padre Orkolaga, 69, San Sebastián, Guipuzcoa
Book a stay at this eco-certified campground in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Concha Beach and Zarautz ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
"Wecamp was a great place to stay. Shop, swimming pool, playground and restaurant with good paellas. The bungalow was clean and the beds were really comfortable. We recommend!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Wecamp San Sebastian
Soto House

Soto House

2.5 out of 5
C. de Isabel Garbayo Ayala 29, Pamplona, Navarra
Stay at this apartment in Pamplona. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Larrabide Stadium and Navarra Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"We were there for San Fermin/Running of the bulls and it was pretty difficult to find reasonable accommodations in Pamplona. Staying at the University Student Housing was actually better than I expected. The room was clean and we even had a small refrigerator in the room! We did find a much needed ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Soto House
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Popular places to visit

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring a city and modern architecture

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

San Mames Stadium

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

San Mames Stadium
Samil Beach

Samil Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Samil Beach, a popular beach in Vigo. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Samil Beach
Concha Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Concha Beach

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
Cape Finisterre

Cape Finisterre

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cape Finisterre during your travels in Fisterra. Wander the seaside and gardens while you're in the area.

Cape Finisterre

Activities

Alice Springs to Uluru

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

NZ$277
per adult
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

NZ$1,030
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Best of Alice Springs

Best of Alice Springs

NZ$289
per adult
Best of Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

NZ$141
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs

4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs

NZ$1,504
per adult
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

NZ$404
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
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