Nirea Hotel
HVIT1, Vitoria-Gasteiz, North Spain
Boutique hotel located by Vitoria’s city centre.
This boutique hotel is strategically located near the historic centre, on a quiet pedestrian shopping street, between the main square and the train station.
Set in a building originally constructed in 1781, the hotel has undergone a thorough renovation with the emphasis on interior design. Rooms are spacious and combine traditional architectural elements with modern minimalist design in relaxing neutral colours. Superior rooms feature enclosed balconies with gallery windows, typical of the local architecture.
A stone's throw from the Cathedral and the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca the hotel is ideally located to discover the city's charms and the helpful staff will make sure you make the most of your visit. With car parking and the train station just nearby, and the bus station only 15 minutes walk away, you couldn't be better placed to explore further afield should you wish.
Accommodation
20 bedrooms comprising of double rooms and superior rooms.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with amenities and hairdryer, free wifi, safe deposit box, and TV.
Superior rooms feature enclosed balconies with gallery windows, typical of the local architecture.
One room is prepared for guests with limited mobility.
Hotel Features
Code to access the hotel 24 hours
WIFI
Cloakroom
Restaurant
Breakfast is included but is served in a cafe just beside the hotel.
There are plenty of options for eating out within a short walk.
Hotel Facilities
WiFi all areasLuggage storage
Air Conditioning
Room facilities (all rooms)
En-suite bathroomHeating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Hairdryer
Safe deposit box
Dining
Breakfast onlyBars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Accessibility
Room(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobilityParking
Public parking nearby (pay locally)Vitoria, North Spain
Often overlooked in favour of its sister cities, San Sebastian and Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, administrative capital of Euskadi, has much to offer the visitor looking for an authentic view of Basque life – without the crowds!
Fans of Ken Follett – and anyone with an interest in medieval architecture – can visit the Cathedral of Vitoria which he studied extensively in researching his books. Although under restoration you can visit the cathedral and take a fascinating, close-up look at the works. Vitoria’s old town has the oldest defensive walls in the region and the Battle of Vitoria, one of the decisive battles in Wellington’s Peninsula Campaign, was fought just to the north and west of the city (hence the imposing memorial statue in the main square).
Nowadays Vitoria is a typical provincial capital, quiet and unassuming but at the same time wealthy and well-kept. The city offers plenty of good restaurants and tapas bars and there always seems to be something going on.
A ‘green ring’ of parkland and wetlands surround the city, great for walkers and cyclists, beyond that a beautiful reservoir with beaches (Ulibarri-Gamboa) makes for an easy excursion and only slightly further out serious mountains can be found in every direction. And, if that wasn’t enough, the Rioja wine region lies less than half an hour’s drive to the south!