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.
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.
Teatro Gayarre
Reserve your seat for a theatrical performance at this city center theater, a beautiful building with a long and fascinating history.
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.
Top hotels in Mendebaldea
Sercotel Suites Mendebaldea
I love the size of the apartments, they are a little dated but perfect in every other way. The noise from people walking and moving chairs on floor above annoying. A drying rack for clothes you don’t want in the dryer would be appreciated
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2019
Hotel Maisonnave
Great property close to everything
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Pamplona Catedral Hotel
Room nice and clean but smaller than it looks
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
NH Pamplona Iruña Park
Nice staff, flexible on check out, great breakfast and good value hotel bar...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel San Fermín Pamplona
Parking is frightening unless you have a small vehicle.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel Avenida
The breakfast was lovely and the staff at breakfast were really friendly. Some of the front counter staff were nice. Rooms were small but nice.
Reviewed on 17 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 Jorge
While there might not be top attractions in San Jorge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pamplona Planetarium and Yamaguchi Park.
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.
Mendebaldea Travel Guide
- Plaza del Castillo
- Pamplona City Hall
- Pamplona Cathedral
- El Sadar Stadium
- Teatro Gayarre
- Palacio de Congresos and Auditorium of Navarra
- Plaza Principe de Viana
- Monumento al Encierro
- Parque de la Taconera
- Pamplona's City Walls and Interpretation Centre
- Palacio de Navarra
- Church of San Saturnino
- Archivo Real y General de Navarra
- Parroquia San Lorenzo
- Fortín de San Bartolomé
