Northern Spain Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aragon
Zaragoza featuring a city, château or palace and heritage architecture
Zaragoza which includes a city, heritage architecture and street scenes
Zaragoza which includes shopping, a city and heritage architecture
Aragon

Where to stay in Northern Spain

Maria Cristina Bridge featuring a bridge, a river or creek and a city

San Sebastián Centro

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

San Sebastián Centro is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and Concha Beach.

San Sebastián Centro
San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4/5(2 area reviews)

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

Bilbao City Centre
Old Town featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people

Old Town San Sebastián

5/5(20 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town San Sebastián include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Plaza de La Constitucion or Monte Urgull while you're exploring the area.

Old Town San Sebastián
Patio de la Infanta

Zaragoza Centro

You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Zaragoza Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via or Patio de la Infanta.

Zaragoza Centro
Ribera Market showing interior views, food and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Arriaga Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral featuring heritage elements, religious elements and interior views

Santiago de Compostela City Centre

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Santiago de Compostela City Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and with sights like Galicia Plaza and Alameda Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santiago de Compostela.

Santiago de Compostela City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$384 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$384
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,024 reviews)
"Very centric, great attention and service. Would come back again."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Leonardo Hotel San Sebastián

Leonardo Hotel San Sebastián

3 out of 5
BeraBera Pasealekua 85A, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
The price is AU$87 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$87
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
"Reception staff very professional and helpful"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel San Sebastián
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$160 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$160
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (823 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. They were able to accommodate my needs and I felt safe and comfortable staying there."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
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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 WiFi, premium bedding, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Legazpi Doce Rooms & Suites
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri

Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri

2 out of 5
Av de Miraflores 17, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Stay at this aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
7.6/10 Good! (301 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
Numad Studios

Numad Studios

3 out of 5
Paseo de Miramón, 162, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Concha ...
9/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
"Staff was so kind! Hotel is on the hill, in the middle of the wood. One bus takes to the downtown, maybe 15 min ride."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring a city and modern architecture

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

San Mames Stadium

Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

San Mames Stadium
Concha Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Concha Beach

Enjoy one of the best city beaches in Europe. This fantastic spot in San Sebastián has an extensive sandy area and clear waters.

Concha Beach
El Monasterio de Piedra

Monasterio de Piedra

Explore ancient monastic ruins in the Piedra River Canyon and you’ll soon see why the Cistercian monks spent six centuries living amid this tranquil Eden.

Monasterio de Piedra
El Sardinero Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

El Sardinero Beach

Explore the casino, international restaurants and many quaint cafés that adorn the charming promenade that overlooks this picturesque sandy haven.

El Sardinero Beach

Activities

Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

AU$75
per adult
Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs
Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

AU$17
per adult
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

AU$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Historical Alice Tour

Historical Alice Tour

AU$183
per adult
Historical Alice Tour
Anzac Hill

Historical Alice Tour

AU$183
per adult
Historical Alice Tour
Best of Alice Springs

Best of Alice Springs

AU$265
per adult
Best of Alice Springs
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