Spain Guide
Euskal Herria: the País Vasco & Navarra
Accommodation
1 
La Casa de los Arquillos Paseo de los Arquillos 1 
945 151 259 Lovely little boutique hotel, which calls itself a B&B, in a superb central location in a medieval building converted to hold bright, stylish en-suite bedrooms. The one snag is this spot can get a little noisy. Price: €71-100
2 Hostal La Bilbaina c/Prudencio María de Verástegui 2 945 254 400 Comfortable, modern rooms with bath above a large restaurant, all with satellite TV. Price: €51-70
3 Hotel Ciudad de Vitoria Portal de Castilla 8 945 141 100 
www.hoteles-silken.com Opulent belle époque hotel, beautifully restored, and offering comfortable lavishly appointed rooms with immaculate marble-clad bathrooms. Extras include fitness centre and parking on site. Price: €71-100
4 Hotel Dato c/Dato 28 945 147 230 www.hoteldato.com Beyond the gaudy mix of Egyptian statues and mirrors in the lobby, this cosy hotel has super-helpful staff and tastefully decorated rooms with colourful batik bedspreads and free wi-fi. All rooms have baths; pay a little extra for one with an enclosed balcony. Price: €36-50
5 NH Canciller Ayala c/Ramón y Cajal 5 945 130 000 www.nh-hotels.com In a convenient and pleasant location on the edge of the Parque de la Florida, this is the modern counterpoint to the Ciudad de Vitoria: the super-comfortable rooms come with polished wood floors and smart, contemporary furniture and fittings. Price: €71-100
6 Pensión Amaia c/La Paz 15 945 255 497 www.pensionamaia.com Friendly pensión with seven somewhat faded double rooms, two triples and one single; all share modern bathrooms. Price: €36-50
7 Pensión Araba 2 c/Florida 25 945 232 588 An excellent-value pensión in an immaculately kept family home, offering four clean rooms with or without bath. Price: €36-50