Old Town Pamplona

Pamplona

Old Town which includes a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Old Town featuring a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Old Town showing a small town or village as well as a small group of people
Pamplona Cathedral which includes heritage elements and street scenes as well as a couple
Old Town Pamplona

Grandiose squares, ancient landmarks and atmospheric taverns line the streets of Pamplona’s historic centre, where the world-famous Running of the Bulls takes place. 

Discover small plazas decorated with architectural masterpieces as you wander the maze-like lanes of Pamplona’s Old Town (Casco Antiguo). Put the map away and enjoy getting lost amid the centuries-old charm before stumbling upon one-of-a-kind restaurants and quaint boutiques. The Old Town dates back to the medieval era and sits on the highest point of the plateau on which the city is built.

A great place to start your tour is at Plaza del Castillo, which once held bullfights and is today a popular social gathering point and location for demonstrations, markets and parades. Sit at a café terrace, order some tapas and admire the arcades and balconies of the 18th-century buildings. Streets lead in all directions from the square and will bring you to other notable sights. Among these is the Pamplona City Hall and the Palace of Navarre.

Set aside time to visit the area’s fascinating array of churches. Pamplona Cathedral boasts a neoclassic façade and a Gothic interior. Also greatly influenced by the Gothic style is the Church of San Nicolás, first built in the 1300s. Others include the Church of San Saturnino and the Church of San Lorenzo. Delve into the history of the city’s fortifications at the Pamplona City Walls Interpretation Centre.

Take time out at bars and restaurants, where you can sample regional dishes such as roast gorrín (suckling pig) and birika (pork sausage made from the heart and lung of a pig). Bar Txoko and Café Iruña, both on Plaza del Castillo, are old haunts of Ernest Hemingway. Catch a performance at the Gayarre Theatre.

For the ultimate Old Town experience, come in July for the Fiesta of San Fermín. Watch as competitors charge along Estafeta Street during the daily Running of the Bulls event. Then attend a bullfight at the Plaza de Toros de Pamplona. Costumed parades, Basque sport demonstrations and firework displays take place during the festival, too.

With many streets open to pedestrians only, getting around the Old Town is enjoyable on foot. Several public bus lines connect with the city’s outer-lying neighborhoods. Stay at one of the district’s hotels to be steps from the action.


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Top hotels in Old Town Pamplona

Pamplona Catedral Hotel

Pamplona Catedral Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Dos de Mayo, nº 4, Iruña, Pamplona, Navarra
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pamplona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (654 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly staff, clean rooms and well kept."

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

Pamplona Catedral Hotel
Hotel Maisonnave

Hotel Maisonnave

4 out of 5
Calle Nueva 20, Pamplona, Navarra
The price is S$157 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$157
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Pamplona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (863 reviews)
"Staff went above and beyond to accommodate me. Everything was clean and functional. A great place to stay if you want to be close to everything Pamplona has to offer."

Reviewed on 15 Jul, 2025

Hotel Maisonnave
Gran Hotel La Perla

Gran Hotel La Perla

5 out of 5
Plaza del Castillo, 1, Pamplona, Navarra
The price is S$270 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$270
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Pamplona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
"Excelente location with history since 1888 well preserved structure close to everything"

Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2025

Gran Hotel La Perla
Hostal Arriazu

Hostal Arriazu

3 out of 5
Calle de las Comedias, 14, Pamplona, Navarra
Stay at this 3-star hostal in Pamplona. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and in-room soaking tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (240 reviews)
"Excellent location and clean."

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025

Hostal Arriazu
Hotel Pompaelo Urban Spa

Hotel Pompaelo Urban Spa

4 out of 5
Plaza Consistorial 3, Pamplona, Navarra
The price is S$140 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
S$140
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Pamplona. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museo del Encierro and Church ...
9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
"Very nice!"

Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2025

Hotel Pompaelo Urban Spa
Alda Centro Pamplona

Alda Centro Pamplona

2 out of 5
PLAZA VIRGEN DE LA O n.7, Pamplona, NAVARRA
The price is S$118 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
S$118
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pamplona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Parroquia San Lorenzo and Parque de la Taconera ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (142 reviews)
"excellent staff breakfast was great and ll"

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Alda Centro Pamplona
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Pamplona

Pamplona\'s City Walls and Interpretation Centre featuring a bridge, heritage architecture and night scenes

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
Palacio de Congresos and Auditorium of Navarra featuring street scenes as well as an individual female

Primer Ensanche

5/5(1 area review)

You might appreciate the bars and historical sites in Primer Ensanche, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Iglesia de San Nicolas and Parque de la Taconera are just a few notable stops.

Primer Ensanche
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Aranzadi

When in Aranzadi, you can plan a visit to Pamplona Cathedral and Pamplona City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aranzadi
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Taconera

Travellers like the parks in Taconera, and Parque de la Taconera is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Taconera
Monumento al Encierro showing a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Segundo Ensanche

4/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Segundo Ensanche include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Monumento al Encierro or Palacio de Navarra while you're exploring the area.

Segundo Ensanche
Ciudadela showing a bridge, a park and landscape views

Ciudadela

Ciudadela is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Pamplona area, you might plan a trip to Iglesia de San Nicolas or Palacio de Navarra.

Ciudadela

Old Town Pamplona