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.
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.
Salburua
Explore the great outdoors at Salburua, a lovely green space in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Discover the area's festivals and monuments.
Activities
Vitoria-Gasteiz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
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
Our room was excellent and the staff were very efficient and friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Sercotel Ciudad de Miranda
clean room nice receptionist, good breakfast,
Reviewed on 11 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 Virgen Blanca Square.
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 Plaza de Espana or Virgen Blanca Square.
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.
Casco Viejo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Casco Viejo. You might want to make time for a stop at House No. 27 or Virgen Blanca Square.
Santiago
While Santiago 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 Virgen Blanca Square.
