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.
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.
Plaza Principe de Viana
From this busy square elegant avenues fan out in all directions, leading to major city landmarks and popular areas of the Old Town.
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.
Things to do
Hemingway's Pamplona Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Pamplona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour
Pamplona Private Historic Walking Tour
Pamplona on foot : History and Emotion of the Bulls of San Fermin
Private tour of Pamplona with lunch in Tolosa
Top hotels in Mendebaldea
Hotel Maisonnave
Great property close to everything
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel San Fermín Pamplona
Staff was very courteous and especially the cook in the breakfast area. She made great scrambled eggs! Receptionists were professional & greeted all guests daily. Plenty of parking in front of the hotel on premises. Across the street was a Mercadona and the opposite direction was an Eroski if one ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Pamplona Catedral Hotel
Staff is extremely friendly and the variety at breakfast was very nice. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
NH Pamplona Iruña Park
Nice staff, flexible on check out, great breakfast and good value hotel bar...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
KORA KILIKI
Excellent service!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Tres Reyes Pamplona
Rooms were great and we also loved the pool This hotel location is super convenient, walking distance to the center Please note you have to reserve a parking spot in advance (not free) or park in the parking garage close by. It was difficult ordering beverages at breakfast. You had to walk up to ...
Reviewed on 16 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 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.
Taconera
Travellers like the parks in Taconera, and Parque de la Taconera is a top attraction you might want to visit.
