Southern Basque Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bilbao which includes night scenes, modern architecture and a city
Southern Basque Country
Bilbao which includes modern architecture
Bilbao featuring modern architecture, a city and night scenes
Bilbao which includes a city, heritage elements and a skyscraper

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(92 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

4.5/5(33 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 showing street scenes as well as a small group of people

Old Town San Sebastián

5/5(24 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 featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 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
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Aiete

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

Aiete
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
The Social Hub San Sebastián

The Social Hub San Sebastián

3 out of 5
Otamendi Anaiak Kalea, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is 4.247.573 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
4.247.573 ₫
4.672.330 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Concha Beach and Cristina Enea Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
"Very nicely appointed newer hotel, geared to students, but as a solo traveler approaching 50 I didn’t feel out of pace. A good mix of ages, some families, and very cosmopolitan. A bit off the beaten path for most of the attractions in San Sebastián, but I was able to walk to the more touristy areas ..."

Reviewed on 24 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 3.434.943 ₫ per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
3.434.943 ₫
3.778.437 ₫ total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
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 3.348.142 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
3.348.142 ₫
3.682.987 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
"Nice hotel directly above the main bus station in Bilbao. Ideal if you’re arriving or departing by bus or coach. Clean, well-appointed rooms."

Reviewed on 24 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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre 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
Stay at this eco-certified campsite in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Concha Beach and Zarautz Beach ...
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 Wi-Fi, 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

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture and a city

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

You can study the exhibits at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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

San Mames Stadium

Catch an event at San Mames Stadium during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

San Mames Stadium
Concha Beach which includes a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Concha Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Concha Beach, a popular beach in San Sebastian. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Concha Beach
Zarautz Beach

Zarautz Beach

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
Concha Promenade which includes general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town

Concha Promenade

You can take time to visit Concha Promenade during your travels to San Sebastián. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Concha Promenade
Ondarreta Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and general coastal views

Ondarreta Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Ondarreta Beach, a popular beach in San Sebastian.

Ondarreta Beach

Cities near Southern Basque Country

Plaza del Castillo showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Pamplona

Logroño

Logroño

Haro

Haro

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