Hondarribia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Plaza Gipuzkoa showing heritage architecture, a park and flowers
Plaza Gipuzkoa which includes flowers, a park and heritage elements
Hondarribia
Plaza Gipuzkoa which includes a garden and flowers
Plaza Gipuzkoa featuring interior views and heritage elements
Visit Hondarribia and discover all the treasures that make it one of the most charming towns in the Basque Country.

Hondarribia, a natural border with France, has been a strategic point throughout the history of the Iberian Peninsula, and this is reflected in its walled structure, unique in Gipuzkoa. Don’t miss our offers for cheap trips to Hondarribia and learn all about the wonders that await you in this small coastal town. Enter through the gate of Santa María to reach the old town, and you will be welcomed by a 8 ft statue of a traditional lumberjack. Explore the walled old town with its cobbled streets, and on Kale Nagusia, the main street, you can glimpse typical Basque houses with flowery wooden balconies, and even baroque buildings, such as the Town Hall, dating from the 18th century, or Palacio Zuloaga, nowadays a municipal library and historical archive.

At the end of Kale Nagusia, at the highest part, you will find Plaza de Armas with the Castle of Emperor Carlos V, a stone fortification built at the end of the 10th century that is now a Parador . If you plan your trip for September, opposite the castle you can see the traditional Alarde, where the groups representing the old districts or guilds of the city gather in the square.

The busiest area is the La Marina district, which you can visit with our package holidays to Hondarribia. Known for the picturesque fishermen’s houses and the lively atmosphere of the bars and restaurants in this neighbourhood, you can discover the local cuisine, with traditional dishes and delicious pinchos, in addition to gastronomic innovations brought to you by famous Basque chefs. Walk along Paseo de Butrón, also known as Kai Zaharra, and admire the Cantabrian Sea, the estuary of the River Bidasoa and the Bay of Txingudi with the town of Hendaye (France) across the bay. The pièce de résistance will be a refreshing swim at its beautiful beach, where you can even practise your favourite water sports.

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Where to stay in Hondarribia

Plaza Gipuzkoa which includes flowers, a park and heritage elements

Hondarribia Historic Center

5/5(3 area reviews)

Hondarribia Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Gipuzkoa and Arma Plaza.

Hondarribia Historic Center
Hondarribia showing general coastal views

La Marina

5/5(3 area reviews)

La Marina is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bay of Biscay and Calle San Pedro.

La Marina
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Anaka

While Anaka isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Gipuzkoa and FICOBA Exhibition Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Anaka
Parador de Hondarribia
Parador de Hondarribia
4 out of 5
Plaza de Armas, 14, Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa
The price is ฿4,040 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿4,040
฿4,444 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Hondarribia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Arma Plaza and Church of Nuestra ...
9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"Comfortable beds. Nice tub in bathroom. Great WiFi and great breakfast. Historical castle owned by Charles V of Spain. On site bar serves good (but expensive) drinks. The hotel has a lift"

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2024

Parador de Hondarribia
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
4 out of 5
Zubieta Kalea, 2, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is ฿2,743 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿2,743
฿3,018 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"One of my favorite hotels ever! Loved it. Great for the family."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
Barceló Costa Vasca
Barceló Costa Vasca
4 out of 5
Avenida Pio Baroja 15, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is ฿1,952 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿1,952
฿2,147 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"We will definitely come back! Staff was great and room excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

Barceló Costa Vasca
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Legazpi Doce Rooms & Suites
Legazpi Doce Rooms & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Calle Legazpi, 12, San Sebastián
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
"Great one bedroom suite, with kitchen area in the sitting room. Useful washing machine/dryer. Large comfortable double bed with an amazing light system in the board behind the pillows. Walkable to the old town with it’s great pixos/tapas bars and parking, which you can reserve in advance with Telpark, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Legazpi Doce Rooms & Suites
Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz
Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz
4 out of 5
24 Av. de la Milady, Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Biarritz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cote des Basques and Thalmar are ...
7.6/10 Good! (158 reviews)
"Good basic Appart’hotel. Rooms were spacious enough and the outdoor pool was nice for a dip. The indoor pool with sauna etc definitely gave the standard of the hotel a boost. Nice 1 mile walk along the coastline into the city centre, or the bus stop is close to the hotel. Areas for improvement/watch-outs….. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2024

Nemea Appart Hotel Les Hauts de Milady Biarritz
Résidence Mer & Golf
Résidence Mer & Golf
4 out of 5
47 Boulevard de la Mer, Anglet, Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Anglet. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (2,154 reviews)
"Great location, pool, views and easy walk into Biarritz"

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2024

Résidence Mer & Golf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Stephen/Debra

This little town has everything, a walled Town with a Castle (now a Parador) a pretty Fishermans quarter with Pintxos Bars and restaurants galore, beautiful beaches, an 8 minute boat crossing to France, it is a real Gem (the people are lovely too)

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