Mendebaldea Travel Guide
Pamplona
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Popular places to visit
Plaza del Castillo
The beating heart of the Old Town district is home to historic cafés and elegant buildings. It’s also where you can attend free concerts.
Pamplona City Hall
This civic building in Pamplona’s Old Town square has an elaborate façade and is famous for a firework rocket, which signals the start of the Fiesta of San Fermín.
Pamplona Cathedral
An arresting façade, richly decorated chapels and the tomb of a former king make this centuries-old church one of Pamplona’s most symbolic landmarks.
Café Iruña
Unwind with good local food and drink amid the convivial ambiance of a Pamplona café that dates back to the late 19th century.
Teatro Gayarre
Reserve your seat for a theatrical performance at this city center theater, a beautiful building with a long and fascinating history.
Palacio de Congresos and Auditorium of Navarra
Spend a lively evening in Pamplona with a musical or theatrical performance at a prominent cultural venue that also hosts exhibitions.
Things to do
Pamplona: Interactive Tour El Sadar, CA Osasuna's Stadium
Pamplona City Tour from San Sebastian
Hemingway's Pamplona Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Pamplona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour
San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour From Pamplona
Private tour of Pamplona with lunch in Tolosa
Top hotels in Mendebaldea
Pamplona Catedral Hotel
Nice room with view. Comfortable bed, clean. Great breakfast, attentive staff.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Avenida
The breakfast was lovely and the staff at breakfast were really friendly. Some of the front counter staff were nice. Rooms were small but nice.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Maisonnave
Good
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel San Fermín Pamplona
Parking is frightening unless you have a small vehicle.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Pamplona Plaza
Staff was great! Hotel was no frills, but that's ok, becasue neither are we. Price was high as it was running with the bulls week. We didn't get a chance to try the restaurant. No bar on property, but there's a convenience store right next door. This hotel was easy walking distance to El ...
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Hotel Andia
It was what one would expect in a 4 Star hotel - with a bit of character.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mendebaldea
Irunlarrea
Though Irunlarrea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pamplona Planetarium and Yamaguchi Park.
Ermitagaña
You'll enjoy the museums and coffee shops in Ermitagaña. You might want to make time for a stop at Pamplona Planetarium or Yamaguchi Park.
Echavacóiz
The bars and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Echavacóiz. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Pamplona Planetarium and Yamaguchi Park, a few notable attractions nearby.
San Jorge
While there might not be top attractions in San Jorge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pamplona Planetarium and Yamaguchi Park.
San Juan
Travellers like the restaurants in San Juan, and Parque de la Taconera is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Iturrama
Visitors to Iturrama enjoy its historical sites, and if you want to do some exploring, University of Navarra Musuem is worth a stop.
