El Pilar Travel Guide
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Popular places to visit
Virgen Blanca Square
You can find out about the history of Vitoria-Gasteiz with a stop at Virgen Blanca Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Churches
After visiting Churches, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
You can browse the exhibits at Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Vitoria-Gasteiz. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
Plaza de Espana
You can find out about the history of Vitoria-Gasteiz with a trip to Plaza de Espana. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria
After visiting Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
Mendizorroza Stadium
Catch an event at Mendizorroza Stadium during your trip to Vitoria-Gasteiz. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
Top hotels in El Pilar
Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria
"Seems like a business hotel but only paper cups in room, no corkscrew. Or ice bucket."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Convento Miranda
"A lovely building, clean, comfortable, easy parking and brilliant staff. A shame the restaurant wasn't open for evening meals"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Limehome Vitoria Palacio Álava-Velasco
"In the Old centre: 10 mins walk from the main square."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
B&B Hotel Vitoria General Alava
Hotel Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria
"Not a 4 star hotel. Staff are great but this is an old tired 3 star at best."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Aparthotel Kora Green City
"Nice"
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Pilar
Coronación
While Coronación isn't home to many top sights, Museo Fournier de Naipes and Casa del Cordon are some notable places to visit nearby.
Casco Viejo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Casco Viejo. You might want to make time for a stop at Museo Fournier de Naipes or Casa del Cordon.
Vitoria-Gasteiz Old Town
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Vitoria-Gasteiz Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Casa del Cordon or Museo Fournier de Naipes.
Arriaga-Lakua
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Arriaga-Lakua and you might want to plan a stop by Museo Fournier de Naipes and Casa del Cordon while you're in the area.
Lovaina
Lovaina is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Armory Museum of Alava and Basque Parliament Building.
San Martín
San Martín is well liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Armory Museum of Alava and Mendizorroza Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
