The 10 Best Hotels for Foodies in the Basque Country
With a long and proud culinary tradition here that borders on religion, it is no wonder why The Basque Country is considered one of the best dining destinations on the planet. Don’t just take our word for it; the region boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than anywhere else on earth. And for every one of those, there are ten more extraordinary eateries—from iconic pintxos bars to hidden local favorites to innovative chef-driven kitchens—that are just waiting to be discovered by the intrepid traveler. Some of the hotels below house a few of these world-class restaurants themselves, while the rest of the picks on our list are located in ideal proximity to the best of the best of the Basque Country’s famed gastronomical culture.
Villa Soro
Why it made the list
The gorgeous Villa Soro is the closest hotel to one of the best restaurants not just in the Basque Country but in the entire world: Arzak. This three-Michelin star institution was one of the pioneering restaurants of the modern gastronomical culture that is now commonplace here. And the rest of San Sebastián, renowned for its seemingly endless number of amazing pintxo bars and award-winning restaurants, is also within easy striking distance of the villa.
Legazpi Doce
Why it made the list
Ladies and gentleman, welcome to pintxo heaven. The theme of this boutique inn, perfectly situated in the heart of San Sebastián, is dedicated to the epicurean delight that is Basque cooking. The prints and pictures adorning the walls do well to prepare you for the imminent pintxo crawl waiting just outside its doors. The Parte Vieja of San Sebastián contains the best places in the region to try out these unique snack-sized dishes, including A Fuego Negro, La Cuchara de San Telmo, Gandarias, and Ganbara; all within blocks of the designer hotel.
Sercotel Hotel Restaurante Europa
Why it made the list
The Restaurante Hotel Europa in Pamplona is more famous today for the restaurant found on the ground floor inside. Restaurante Europa was the first venue in all of Pamplona to ever win a Michelin-star and it has been the perennial favorite ever since. The restaurant consistently delivers on its inventive takes of Navarre cuisine and comes with a privileged location along the very street the bull-run takes place on during the Festival de San Fermín.
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