Travel guide

Pamplona Guide for Travellers

Pamplona is much more than San Fermín. Capital of the ancient Kingdom of Navarre, this city of just over 200,000 inhabitants offers a perfectly preserved medieval old town, one of the finest gastronomic scenes in northern Spain and a quality of life that surprises everyone who visits. Surrounded by mountains and just an hour from the coast, Pamplona is the ideal starting point for discovering Navarre.

In this guide we have gathered everything you need to know to plan your trip: the most interesting neighbourhoods, how to get here from anywhere in Spain or Europe, what to see, where to eat and where to stay. Practical information written by a local team that knows every corner of the city.

San Fermín

Bull Run Route in Pamplona: Complete Section-by-Section Guide

The 875 metres of the bull run explained section by section: Santo Domingo, Mercaderes, the Estafeta curve, Calle Estafeta, Telefónica and the Bullring.

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San Fermín

Watching the Bull Run from a Balcony in San Fermín

Complete guide to watching the encierro from a balcony: best streets, what you see from each floor, schedules and how to rent a balcony on Calle Estafeta.

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San Fermín

San Fermín 2026 Accommodation: Where to Stay in Pamplona

Types of accommodation, best neighbourhoods, when to book and practical tips for finding a place to stay during the San Fermín festival.

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Tourism

Things to Do in Pamplona: 20 Essential Activities

Historical heritage, nature, gastronomy, culture and shopping. The best plans to discover Pamplona beyond San Fermín.

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Gastronomy

Where to Eat in Pamplona: Restaurants and Pintxo Bars

The pintxo culture, the best streets for bar-hopping, Santo Domingo Market and the traditional dishes of Navarrese gastronomy.

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Neighbourhoods

Pamplona Neighbourhoods: Guide to Choosing Where to Stay

Old Town, Ensanche, Iturrama, San Juan, Rochapea and Mendebaldea. Character of each neighbourhood and which suits your traveller profile best.

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Neighbourhoods

Pamplona Old Town: Complete Neighbourhood Guide

Discover the historic heart of Pamplona: its monuments, charming streets, the best pintxo route and the best-located holiday apartments in the city centre.

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Transport

How to Get to Pamplona: Transport Guide

All the practical information for getting to Pamplona by plane, train, bus or car. Connections, travel times and how to get around the city.

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Accommodation

Holiday Apartment vs Hotel in Pamplona: Which Is Better?

Space, kitchen, price, flexibility. A complete comparison between a holiday apartment and a hotel for your trip to Pamplona, with real data.

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Discover more about Pamplona

In addition to our neighbourhood and transport guides, we recommend exploring the experiences the city and the Navarre region have to offer. From the San Fermín festival to the Irati Forest, there is something for every type of traveller.

Stay in the heart of Pamplona

All our apartments are in the Old Town or just a few minutes' walk away. The best way to experience the city like a local.