El Pilar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Activities

Excursion to Vitoria, La Rioja and winery in Laguardia from Bilbao

Tour to Logroño and Laguardia with winery visit from Vitoria
Our pick of the best El Pilar Hotel Deals

Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria
"Pricey hotel, unfortunately the rooms don't reflect. Our room was on the top floor but pokey and with tiny windows. Expected better for the price paid."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Hotel Convento Miranda
"What a beautiful renovation and serene environment. These are basic rooms and not luxurious. No A/C, but the rooms are clean with modern bathrooms. The property has a lovely central square that the hotel rooms surround, that is peaceful and charming. Gorgeous biblical art and grand arches can be ..."
Reviewed on 13 June 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

Aparthotel Kora Green City
"Nice"
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Hotel Sukha
"Clean rooms, great buffet , great restaurant,plenty of parking"
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Our guide on where to stay in El Pilar

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.

Ensanche
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Ensanche. You might want to make time for a stop at Armory Museum of Alava or Statue of The Wayfarer.

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.
Coronación
While Coronación isn't home to many top sights, Casa del Cordon and Virgen Blanca Square 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.







