Eco Hotels in Pamplona
Sustainable accommodation in the capital of Navarre — home of the Running of the Bulls. Lowest price guarantee — 1 tonne CO₂ removed per booking. €5 free credit for new members.
Why Stay in Pamplona
Pamplona (Iruña in Basque) is the historic capital of Navarre, a city of 209,000 people set in the green basin of the River Arga at the foot of the Pyrenees. Founded in 74 BC by the Roman general Pompey — who gave the city its name — Pamplona straddles the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and draws visitors from across the world for its electrifying San Fermín festival each July. But beyond the famous running of the bulls, Pamplona rewards visitors with a remarkably well-preserved medieval old town, a star-shaped Renaissance citadel whose ramparts are now one of Spain's largest urban parks, an exquisite Gothic cathedral, and a legendary pintxos (Basque tapas) culture that ranks among the best in northern Spain. The city's location makes it an ideal base: the Basque coast at San Sebastián is an hour north, the Rioja wine region an hour south, and the Pyrenean hiking trails of the Navarre mountains are on the doorstep. Booking sustainable accommodation through IMPT makes every stay carbon-negative — 1 tonne of CO₂ removed per booking at no extra cost to you.
At a Glance
Getting the Most from Pamplona
Pamplona is compact and supremely walkable — the Casco Antiguo (Old Town) is a self-contained web of narrow streets, hidden plazas, and medieval churches easily covered on foot. The Ciudadela (citadel), built between 1571 and 1645 in a perfect pentagonal star formation, is now surrounded by the Vuelta del Castillo, the city's largest park, with 280,000 m² of lawns, tree-lined paths, and preserved fortification walls. Pamplona's pintxos bars along Calle San Nicolás, Calle Estafeta, and Calle San Gregorio serve some of northern Spain's finest small plates — try chistorra sausage, pimientos del piquillo rellenos, and local Navarrese wine. The city is a key stop on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago; pilgrims have passed through the Portal de Francia gate for over a thousand years. Pamplona Airport (PNA) is just 6 km from the centre with flights to Madrid and Barcelona. High-speed AVE trains connect Pamplona to Madrid in 3 hours and Barcelona in 4 hours. From the city, the Irati Forest — one of Europe's largest beech-fir woodlands — is a 45-minute drive north into the Pyrenees.
Where to Stay in Pamplona — Areas
The Old Town (Casco Antiguo) is the beating heart of Pamplona — stay here if you want to be steps from the Cathedral, Plaza del Castillo, and the San Fermín encierro route. Ensanche (the Second Expansion) is the elegant 20th-century district south of the old walls, home to leafy boulevards, fine dining, and business-class hotels near the university. Mendillorri, to the east, is a tranquil residential neighbourhood with good bus connections and family-friendly accommodation. San Juan, west of the citadel park, offers a local feel with excellent pintxos bars and easy access to the university hospital district. IMPT lists sustainable hotels in all four areas — each booking removes 1 tonne of CO₂.
Eco Hotels in Pamplona
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Frequently Asked Questions — Pamplona Hotels
Are there eco hotels in Pamplona?
Yes. IMPT lists sustainable hotels across all areas of Pamplona — Old Town, Ensanche, San Juan, and Mendillorri. Every booking removes 1 tonne of verified CO₂ at the lowest price guarantee — same as Booking.com or better. €5 free credit for new members.
What is Pamplona known for?
Pamplona (Iruña) is world-famous for the San Fermín festival and Running of the Bulls from July 6–14, immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises. The city also boasts a 15th-century Gothic cathedral, a Renaissance star-fortress citadel, and is a major stop on the Camino de Santiago.
How do I get to Pamplona?
Pamplona Airport (PNA) is 6 km from the city centre with flights to Madrid and Barcelona. High-speed AVE trains: Madrid 3h, Barcelona 4h, Zaragoza 1.5h. By road, the AP-15 connects to San Sebastián (80 km north, 1h) and the AP-68 to Logroño (90 km south).
What is the best time to visit Pamplona?
San Fermín (July 6–14) is the peak — book 6–12 months ahead. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant walking weather with temperatures 15–22°C and fewer crowds. Winters are cool (5–10°C) but atmospheric.
Why book Pamplona hotels through IMPT?
Lowest price guarantee — same as Booking.com or better. 1 tonne CO₂ removed per booking. 5% cashback on every stay. €5 free credit for new members. Free cancellation on most rates.