El Pilar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
University of the Basque Country
Explore the campus of University of the Basque Country as part of your travels around Vitoria-Gasteiz. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
Our pick of the best El Pilar Hotel Deals
Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria
Great place, stayed here before on my way from UK to Portugal. A main priority was security of the vehicle without unpacking everything. Underground garage is secure.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Jardines de Uleta Suites
I always stay here when i come to vitoria
Reviewed on 11 June 2024
Hotel Sercotel Ciudad de Miranda
clean room nice receptionist, good breakfast,
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Hotel Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria
The room was quite spacious, with a separate lounge/ kitchen area and bedroom/ bathroom.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Convento Miranda
Very unique stay. Place was quiet and serene.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
B&B Hotel Vitoria General Alava
Staff were very friendly and the room was much fancier than I was expecting for what I thought was a business hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Pilar
Coronación
While Coronación isn't home to many top sights, Anillo Verde 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 Casa del Cordon or Virgen Blanca Square.
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 Plaza de Espana.
Arriaga-Lakua
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Arriaga-Lakua and you might want to plan a stop by Virgen Blanca Square and Plaza de Espana 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, Anillo Verde and Armory Museum of Alava are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
