Plaza del Castillo and its surrounding buildings in Pamplona
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About Pamplona

Pamplona’s old town sits above the Arga River, with the cathedral, Plaza del Castillo and the San Fermín route in its narrow streets. The Citadel and the newer grids of Ensanche are a few blocks away at a slower pace.

In the Casco Antiguo, Calle Estafeta runs toward the bullring and Plaza del Castillo is the square for café tables. The cathedral and the city walls are on the northern edge. Rooms on the busiest pintxo streets are loud, especially during San Fermín.

The First and Second Ensanche have wider streets around Paseo de Sarasate and Avenida Carlos III. The bus station is near the Citadel, so this is where many visitors arrive. The Citadel and Vuelta del Castillo are green space beside the center.

West of the Citadel, Iturrama and the Yamaguchi Park area are more residential. Pick them for longer stays or for the university and hospital. For the cathedral, take a bus or walk farther.

San Fermín takes over the city from July 6 to 14. The rest of the year, Santo Domingo, Mercaderes and Estafeta are ordinary old-town streets. Pamplona is also on the Camino de Santiago, which continues west toward Puente la Reina.

Region
Navarre, Spain
Languages
Spanish and Basque
Time zone
Central European Time
Airport
Pamplona Airport (PNA)
Main rail station
Pamplona-Iruña
Main façade of Pamplona Cathedral at dusk
Pamplona Cathedral
Star-shaped walls and grassy ramparts of Pamplona Citadel
Pamplona Citadel
Tall old-town buildings along Calle Estafeta in Pamplona
Calle Estafeta
Pond and fountain in Pamplona’s Yamaguchi Park
Yamaguchi Park
Path and stone defensive wall near Pamplona’s old town
Pamplona city walls
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Where to stay in Pamplona

  • Casco Antiguo and Plaza del Castillo

    • First visit
    • Pintxos
    • Historic streets

    Stay in the old town for the cathedral, Town Hall and the pintxo streets around Plaza del Castillo. Calle Estafeta is here too. If you are close to the late-night bars, ask for a quiet room.

    Around here: Plaza del Castillo, Pamplona Cathedral, Calle Estafeta, Town Hall

  • Ensanche and Paseo de Sarasate

    • Bus arrivals
    • Shopping
    • Central walks

    Ensanche’s broader streets put the shops, Paseo de Sarasate and the bus station close to the old town. It is an easy base if you arrive by coach and want smoother pavements for luggage.

    Around here: Paseo de Sarasate, Avenida Carlos III, Pamplona bus station

  • Citadel and Taconera

    • Parks
    • Families
    • Quieter nights

    The Citadel and Vuelta del Castillo are the green edge west of the old center. Taconera gardens are nearby. Stay here for park walks, and Plaza del Castillo is still a walk away.

    Around here: Ciudadela de Pamplona, Vuelta del Castillo, Jardines de la Taconera

  • Iturrama and Yamaguchi

    • Longer stays
    • University visits
    • Residential streets

    Iturrama is a residential choice west of the center, near Yamaguchi Park and the university and hospital. For the cathedral, you walk farther or take a bus.

    Around here: Parque de Yamaguchi, University of Navarra, Navarra Hospital Complex

Best time to visit Pamplona

July and August have the fewest rainy days, but San Fermín from July 6 to 14 makes the center much busier. May and June bring green parks and more rain, and October and November are also often wet. August highs are in the mid-80s °F, and winter mornings can approach freezing.

Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
  1. Jan: average high 49 °F, low 35 °F, 10 days with rain
  2. Feb: average high 52 °F, low 35 °F, 9 days with rain
  3. Mar: average high 59 °F, low 39 °F, 9 days with rain
  4. Apr: average high 63 °F, low 42 °F, 11 days with rain
  5. May: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F, 10 days with rain
  6. Jun: average high 78 °F, low 54 °F, 6 days with rain
  7. Jul: average high 83 °F, low 58 °F, 4 days with rain
  8. Aug: average high 85 °F, low 59 °F, 4 days with rain
  9. Sep: average high 77 °F, low 54 °F, 7 days with rain
  10. Oct: average high 68 °F, low 49 °F, 10 days with rain
  11. Nov: average high 56 °F, low 41 °F, 11 days with rain
  12. Dec: average high 50 °F, low 36 °F, 12 days with rain
Source: Wikipedia: Pamplona (1991–2020 climate normals, Météo Climat)

Getting to Pamplona

Pamplona Airport (PNA) is about 4 miles south of the city. Aena lists a scheduled shared taxi to Paseo de Sarasate that requires a reservation. The rail station is about a 30-minute walk from the old town.

PNAPamplona Airport

4 mi from downtown

To Paseo de Sarasate
Shared taxi by reservation; allow time for the fixed departure schedule

A scheduled shared taxi runs between the airport and Paseo de Sarasate. Book ahead under Aena’s reservation rules. A regular taxi also works.

Other ways to arrive

Train
Pamplona-Iruña station is outside the old center. City bus line 9 links it with the center, or allow about 30 minutes to walk.
Bus
The intercity station is central, next to the Citadel on Calle Yanguas y Miranda.
Car
Roads link Pamplona with San Sebastián, Bilbao and Zaragoza. Ask about old-town access rules and parking before you drive to a hotel.

Questions about Pamplona

Can I book a Pamplona room with free cancellation?

Yes. Pick a room marked as eligible and check its deadline. The refundable rate can be higher than the lowest one shown.

Which area works if my plans change?

Ensanche is near both the old town and the central bus station. If you are visiting the university or hospital, Iturrama shortens daily trips.

What if my San Fermín dates move?

Read the hotel’s local cancellation deadline and change the reservation before it passes.

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