Pamplona Hotels Near the Running of the Bulls

Finding Pamplona hotels during the Running of the Bulls® can be a daunting task. The best hotel rooms sell out between January and March, so expect to pay a premium, especially for hotels in Pamplona’s Casco Viejo (old town) and on the opening days of the San Fermin Festival.

Save up to 45% on your Pamplona Hotel

Here’s how to save on your Running of the Bulls Hotel:

• Book your room for an arrival date AFTER July 7th. Prices drop 45% from July 7th to July 8th or 9th.
• Book through us to get access to our pre-negotiated rates and rooms. We’re the largest booker of hotel rooms in Pamplona during the festival, so we can get rooms and rates you won’t find online.

Call us at +1-305-407-2240 to check current availability, because the city is filling up fast.

Hotels in Pamplona Spain

When it comes to San Fermin Festival lodging options, location is extremely important, as you can’t count on taxis or public transportation to get you to activities during peak hours. We suggest booking a hotel within walking distance, or go with one of our Host Hotels, which includes free roundtrip shuttle service to the festival events.

If you’re interested in travel advice for your entire trip, we highly suggest completing our Pamplona Expert Travel Advice form.

We’ve worked with almost every hotel in Pamplona and can highly recommend the following options for a comfortable and convenient stay during the Running of the Bulls®.

Hotel Castillo de Gorraiz Golf & Spa

This posh boutique hotel is located less than 4.5 miles from Pamplona in the picturesque suburb of Gorraiz. Hotel Castillo de Gorraiz is surrounded by lush countryside and boasts an upscale spa and 18-hole golf course. If you’re looking for dramatic glamour, an Old World ambiance replete with Baroque chandeliers and heavy velvet curtains, this 5-star property does not disappoint. The hotel offers free transport to and from Pamplona during the San Fermin festivities and dazzles with its commanding views, extraordinary castle setting and lavish facilities.

Hotel Castillo highlights:

• 47 climate-controlled rooms
• Gourmet restaurant and bar
• Golf course
• Sauna and spa
• Steam Room/Turkish Bath
• Fitness center
• Tennis Court
• Library
• Gardens with trails
• Wi-Fi
• TV lounge
• Handicap accessible

Hotel Blanca de Navarra

Hotel Blanca de Navarra is close to Pamplona’s historic city center, about ten minutes from the University of Navarra.  Comfortable and reasonably-priced, this charming hotel is a great place to stay during the Running of the Bulls. The simple but airy rooms are immaculately kept and feature amazing city and mountain views. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel gate and guests are a 25-minute walk to the heart of Pamplona.

Hotel Blanca de Navarra features and services:

• Guarded private garage
• Standard rooms, suites and family rooms
• 24-hour reception
• Free Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped Business Center
• Café and restaurant
• Gym
• Coffee Service
• Laundry and dry-cleaning services
• Satellite TV
• Climate controlled rooms
• Access for the disabled

Pamplona Neighborhoods

The historic capital of Navarra has a number of diverse neighborhoods, each with their own ambience and character. From gothic cathedrals and medieval landmarks to modern high rises, Pamplona is a city of both deep-rooted traditions and modern innovation. These are some of the best locations in which to experience the sights, sounds and excitement of the San Fermin Festival.

Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo, or Old Town, is home to the unabashed revelry of the San Fermin Festival. The Old Quarter is brimming with winding cobbled roads, gorgeous architecture and many of Pamplona’s key tourist attractions including the Plaza de Castillo, where concerts and parties are staged during the 9-day fiesta. This highly walkable neighborhood is framed by the beautiful Pamplona city walls, built as a strategic defense between the 16th and 18th centuries. Beyond its historic landmarks and contemporary museums, Casco Viejo boasts incredible shopping, dining and nightlife. The area’s best bars and eateries can be found in Old Town’s “seven streets” of Somera, Carnicería Vieja, Artecalle, Belosticalle, Tendería, Barrencalle and Barrencalle Barrena. Be sure to visit the iconic Café Iruna – established in 1888 — a beloved hang-out of Ernest Hemingway.

Primer Ensanche

Primer Ensanche is home to the famed Plaza del Toros, where the bulls make their frenzied dash during the San Fermin Festival. This district was created from 1890-1900 to accommodate Casco Viejo’s burgeoning population. Primer Ensanche, which means the “first expansion,” is located outside of the Old Citadel southeast of Casco Viejo and features some of Pamplona’s most coveted real estate. Here, visitors will discover beautiful residences, upscale shops, pubs and the emblematic Monumento al Encierro—an impressive life-size sculpture that captures the drama of the bull run.

San Juan

Created in the mid 1960’s, the Pamplona neighborhood of San Juan is situated south of the Citadel, about five minutes from Casco Viejo. This cosmopolitan suburb is characterized by tony residential developments, plazas, pretty churches and government establishments like the Palace of Justice. One of the most notable attractions in San Juan is the Japanese-inspired Yamaguchi Park, which spans more than 85,000 square meters. Filled with ornamental ponds, bridges and oriental plant species, the park is symbolic of Pamplona’s twin city of Yamaguchi, Japan.