Ensanche 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.
Armory Museum of Alava
You can browse the exhibits at Armory Museum of Alava, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Vitoria-Gasteiz. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
Statue of The Wayfarer
You can learn about the history of Vitoria-Gasteiz when you stop by Statue of The Wayfarer. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
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.
Fernando Buesa Arena
Catch an event at Fernando Buesa Arena during your trip to Vitoria-Gasteiz. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
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.
Our pick of the best Ensanche Hotel Deals
Aparthotel Kora Green City
Apartment style hotel. Good sized, comfortable rooms. We did not cook but the unit had a cook top and seemed to have all the cooking supplies you'd need. If you are facing the main street it can be a bit noisy due to the traffic and nearby cafes but it's only an issue if the windows are open. There's ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Abba Jazz Hotel
Lovely place to stay in a great location in Vitoria. Recommend for a stay for a few nights. Excellent service and very kind staff. Rooms aren’t spacious but they do the job. Great value for money and they even sell craft beers at reception.
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Hotel Dato
Overnight stay. Great location for easy walk to shops and bars. Underground Parking America - 2 mins walk with discount offered from the hotel. All good.
Reviewed on 21 June 2025
Dato 2
The hotel itself is very nice. Decoration is a bit antique, classic Roman style. However, the site says it has an elevator and that is not the case. There is no elevator in either building. The main building only has a wheelchair rail. The room had a very nice view. Bed was comfortable and pillows ...
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria
Nice modern hotel near the old town Room was modern and spacious
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Ibis Budget Vitoria Gasteiz
yes... very good... Air conditioning didn't work so well, and lights flashed at times in room
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ensanche
Desamparados
While Desamparados may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Espana and Casa del Cordon.
San Cristóbal
Travellers like the museums in San Cristóbal, and Sala de Exposición del Archivo Provincial is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Museo Fournier de Naipes.
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.
Judimendi
When in Judimendi, you can plan a visit to Casa del Cordon and Plaza de Espana, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
