Navarra
(Navarre), Spain Travel & Accommodation Guide
Hotels
& Self-Catering Accommodation in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- the capital city
of Navarre, Spain, located 92 kilometres from the town of San Sebastián,
and 407 kilometres from Madrid. Pamplona is famous for the San Fermín
festival, on July 7, also known as The running of the bulls or 'encierro'.
Ernest Hemingway made this feature of Pamplona famous in his writings and
was duly honored by having a street in the city named after him, Avenida
de Hemingway. The city itself is very green: together with the old
section of the city, which hosts the San Fermín festival, with its
cobbled streets, it is a pleasant tourist destination. Pamplona has
maintained the medieval layout of the town, including a star fort, but
expanded to include suburbs in the past 100 years. The city is home to
two universities: the Universidad de Navarra, founded by Opus Dei in 1952,
and the Universidad Pública de Navarra, created by the government
of Navarra in 1987. |
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Pamplona is situated in the
northeast of Spain, and is capital of the Navarra region. Most people know
the city because of the 'Running of the Bulls', as immortalised by Ernest
Hemingway in his novel, The Sun Also Rises, but it was also an important
town on the pilgrim's route to Santiago de Compostela. Pamplona has retained
its historic quarter, with the Plaza del Castillo at its heart, and there
are plenty of bars (tascas) which remain lively through the year. The city
is also well placed for the Pyrenees Mountains to the north.
Pamplona became capital of
the independent kingdom of Navarre in the 10th century. The city enjoyed
its golden age during the reign of Charles III who is buried in the cathedral.
In the early 15th century Navarre formed a union with neighbouring Castile.
Around this time ayoung nobleman, Ignatius Loyola, was wounded while defending
the city from the French. He later formed the Order of Jesuits and went
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The Fiesta de San Fermin,
which runs from the 6th to the 14th of July, is one of Europe's most exciting
annual events. Held in honour of the city's patron saint, the festival
is world-famous for the Running of the Bulls (el encierro), which takes
place each morning. The afternoons are devoted to bullfights, while the
nights are celebrated with lots of eating and some serious partying. You
can also expect plenty of noisy fireworks and traditional music throughout
the festival. Usually around half a million visitors descend on Pamplona
during San Fermin, so accommodation will be booked up months in advance.
The former bullring, now
the Plaza del Castillo, lies at the heart of Pamplona. Running parallel
to this square is the narrow street of calle Estafeta where the running
of the bulls takes place. There are also many lively bars and restaurants
along this thoroughfare.
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Pamplona cathedral is one
of the most important sights in the city. Dating from the 14th century,
the cathedral is notable for its Gothic vaulting in the Barbazan Chapel.
In the centre of the building is the tomb of Charles III and his wife,
Queen Leonor, while the cathedral's Museo Diocesano contains a collection
of medieval religious relics.
The Royal Palace of Olite
was the official residence of the Navarran kings until the early 16th century.
At the time it was one of Europe's most luxurious castles. Other historic
attractions in Pamplona include the 13th century church of San Saturnino
with its tall twin towers.
A 16th century hospital houses
the excellent Museum of Navarre. Highlights include Goya's painting of
the Marquis de San Adrian, a collection of Iron Age and Roman artifacts,
and a couple of Flemish paintings on copper. The 13th century murals are
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Pamplona's tourist office
is situated in Calle Estava and is open daily. The city has a small airport
situated just 4 miles (6.5km) from the centre. There are regular flights
to Pamplona from Madrid and Barcelona.
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AH
San Fermin Suites, Apartment Hotel, Pamplona
These modern suite-apartments
offer functional accommodation with all the services of a hotel and innovative
and chic design, all just a 5 minute drive from the centre of Pamplona.
The welcoming suite-apartments are great for those who prefer the independence
of apartments yet do not wish to compromise of the services and facilities
of a hotel. Situated on the outskirts of Pamplona, famous for its
San Fermin festival (the running of the bulls) held in July, the accommodation
provides a great base for discovering this attractive and endearing city,
the mountain ranges that surround and of course the gastronomy the area
is renowned for. AH San Fermin Suites has 86 rooms distributed over
5 floors and each has a double/twin bedroom. Furnishings include
a sofa bed and writing-desk. The rooms are equipped with a flat screen
television with premium channels. Clients on business trips enjoy connection
to wireless and free Internet. |
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AC Ciudad De Pamplona
This 3 star hotel was completely
renovated in the year 2000. It is very conveniently located near the historical
centre of Pamplona, and it is perfect for visiting the hospitals and university
zone of the city. AC hotels are unique establishments. This property's
refined, avant-garde design, exquisite service, and luxurious simplicity,
make it the perfect home base for both the business and leisure traveler.
The hotel incorporates the details that discerning dinners appreciate;
The design is formal, serious and expresses sobriety with its wise combination
of noble elements. The cuisine has made the classic gastronomic tradition
of Navarra its own, and the result is a spectacular menu based on seasonal
products. It is accompanied by a wine list with outstanding references
from the main Guaranteed Origin regions. |
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AC Zizur Mayor, Pamplona
The AC Zizur Mayor is a
modern hotel located in Pamplona, Navarra, in the city's residential, hospital
and university area, three kilometres from the centre. The University of
Navarra and the University Hospital are 500 metres from the hotel.
The hotel has a restaurant that serves a buffet style breakfast and an
à la carte lunch and dinner menu of traditional Spanish dishes together
with a selection of wine from the Navarra region. Guests can workout in
the fitness centre, relax in the Turkish bath, or enjoy a drink from the
free coffee shop. Laptop users can catch up with emails or surf the web
thanks to wireless Internet, accessible throughout the building (surcharge).
Guests with children can request babysitting services and further practical
amenities include 24-hour front desk, laundry and dry cleaning services,
and 24-hour room service. |
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Albret, Pamplona
The Hotel Albret is located
in Pamplona, Spain, 250 metres from Yamaguchi Park. The old quarter of
the city and Pamplona Cathedral are 2 kilometres from the hotel and Pamplona
Airport is 5 kilometres away. Hotel Albret is a modern property that opens
to a large lobby and lounge area. The hotel offers wireless Internet access
and room service, conference rooms, and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual
staff. Restaurant Albret serves a variety of regional dishes alongside
an extensive wine list. The 109 air-conditioned guestrooms are spread
over six floors and have sleek, contemporary furnishings. |
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Husa Avenida, Pamplona
The Hotel Husa Avenida combines
modern architecture with traditional Spanish styling, and is located in
the centre of the historic Spanish city of Pamplona. The 17th century Baroque
Town Hall is 800 metres away, and Pamplona Cathedral is one kilometre from
the hotel. The hotel's public areas have dial-up Internet connections,
room service is available round the clock, and there are also laundry facilities
and business services. The 24-hour front desk has a safe- deposit box,
and guests can relax with a drink in the hotel bar and catch up on current
events on the lobby television. Restaurant Leyre serves traditional
Spanish specialities in a contemporary setting. |
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Sercotel
Suites Mirasierra, Pamplona
The Hotel Mirasierra is
a member of the Sercotel First Class Collection and has a privileged situation,
located in the hospital and university area of Pamplona. Impressively modern
in its architecture, decor, and service offerings, this flexible and unique
establishment also successfully maintains an atmosphere of warmth and homestyle
comforts in all of its completely furnished suite-apartments. Whether you
are passing through or staying for a few months, Hotel Mirasierra can offer
the best solution to meet your accommodation requirements. Make yourself
at home. Suites Mirasierra Hotel has 45 Suites (1 and 2 living rooms)
Suites of 40 m2 and 70 m2, spacious and with views. They have sitting room-cum-dining
room and a fully equipped kitchen. |
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Tryp
Sancho Ramirez, Pamplona
Tryp Sancho Ramirez is located
in Pamplona, Spain, in the residential part of town, next to the Pamplona
Planetarium, and 150 metres away from Navarra University. Pamplona Airport
is six kilometres from the hotel. The hotel lobby is decorated in
a traditional style, with floral-patterned sofas. The hotel is air-conditioned
and public areas have complimentary Internet access. The 24-hour front
desk has a safe-deposit box and complimentary newspapers are provided in
the lobby. Tryp Sancho Ramirez has a restaurant which serves Basque
and Navarra dishes. There is also a snack bar serving tapas and stews.
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge. Guests of Tryp Sancho
Ramirez receive complimentary use of a fitness centre, 50 metres from the
hotel. |
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| Pamplona
- the capital city
of Navarre, Spain, located 92 kilometres from the town of San Sebastián,
and 407 kilometres from Madrid. Pamplona is famous for the San Fermín
festival, on July 7, also known as The running of the bulls or 'encierro'.
Ernest Hemingway made this feature of Pamplona famous in his writings and
was duly honored by having a street in the city named after him, Avenida
de Hemingway. The city itself is very green: together with the old
section of the city, which hosts the San Fermín festival, with its
cobbled streets, it is a pleasant tourist destination. Pamplona has
maintained the medieval layout of the town, including a star fort, but
expanded to include suburbs in the past 100 years. The city is home to
two universities: the Universidad de Navarra, founded by Opus Dei in 1952,
and the Universidad Pública de Navarra, created by the government
of Navarra in 1987. |
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AH
San Fermin Suites, Apartment Hotel, Pamplona
These modern suite-apartments
offer functional accommodation with all the services of a hotel and innovative
and chic design, all just a 5 minute drive from the centre of Pamplona.
The welcoming suite-apartments are great for those who prefer the independence
of apartments yet do not wish to compromise of the services and facilities
of a hotel. AH San Fermin Suites has 86 rooms distributed over 5
floors and each has a double/twin bedroom. Furnishings include a
sofa bed and writing-desk. The rooms are equipped with a flat screen television
with premium channels. Clients on business trips enjoy connection to wireless
and free Internet. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, utensils
and coffee pot and teapot. The baths have a bidet and hairdryer. The rooms
have a remote control for the lights and curtains and are air-conditioned. |
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Sercotel
Suites Mirasierra, Pamplona
The Hotel Mirasierra is
a member of the Sercotel First Class Collection and has a privileged situation,
located in the hospital and university area of Pamplona. Impressively modern
in its architecture, decor, and service offerings, this flexible and unique
establishment also successfully maintains an atmosphere of warmth and homestyle
comforts in all of its completely furnished suite-apartments. Whether you
are passing through or staying for a few months, Hotel Mirasierra can offer
the best solution to meet your accommodation requirements. Make yourself
at home. Suites Mirasierra Hotel has 45 Suites (1 and 2 living rooms)
Suites of 40 m2 and 70 m2, spacious and with views. They have sitting room-cum-dining
room and a fully equipped kitchen. |
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