Historic Hotels in Northern Spain
Hostal dos Reis Catolicos. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia.
There are few places built specifically to provide lodgings for travellers as old as this. Indeed, the Parador de Santiago de Compostela is arguably the most ancient de facto hotel in Europe.
There are few places built specifically to provide lodgings for travellers as old as this. Indeed, the Parador de Santiago de Compostela is arguably the most ancient de facto hotel in Europe.
San Francisco Hotel Monumento. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia.
Legend suggests that this former convent was founded by the patron saint for animals - arguably one of the most revered figures in the Christian religion.
Legend suggests that this former convent was founded by the patron saint for animals - arguably one of the most revered figures in the Christian religion.
Hotel Maria Cristina. Donostia - San Sebastian, Basque.
Little over a century old, this landmark of San Sebastian certainly isn’t the oldest hotel in the north of Spain. But make no mistake, there’s plenty of heritage at Hotel Maria Cristina.
Little over a century old, this landmark of San Sebastian certainly isn’t the oldest hotel in the north of Spain. But make no mistake, there’s plenty of heritage at Hotel Maria Cristina.
Hotel de Londres y Inglaterra. Donostia - San Sebastian, Basque.
This mid-nineteenth century building has a rich and varied history, and today even features a suite named in honour of one of the most infamous spies in history.
This mid-nineteenth century building has a rich and varied history, and today even features a suite named in honour of one of the most infamous spies in history.
Parador de Hondarribia. Hondarribia, Basque.
This ancient and famous Spanish parador can boast connections to some of the nations most notable historic icons. Read more about the extraordinary Parador de Hondarribia.
This ancient and famous Spanish parador can boast connections to some of the nations most notable historic icons. Read more about the extraordinary Parador de Hondarribia.
Gran Hotel la Perla. Pamplona, Navarre.
A veritable host of celebrities from times-past have stayed ay the Gran Hotel La Perla. Indeed, you can even stay in the same suite once occupied by the author of Death in the Afternoon.
A veritable host of celebrities from times-past have stayed ay the Gran Hotel La Perla. Indeed, you can even stay in the same suite once occupied by the author of Death in the Afternoon.
Palacio de Luces. Luces, Navarre.
This 17th century hotel possesses a link to a great statesman from Spanish history as well as a five-star rating. See our page devoted to Palacio de Luces and discover more.
This 17th century hotel possesses a link to a great statesman from Spanish history as well as a five-star rating. See our page devoted to Palacio de Luces and discover more.
Palacio de Prelo. Boal, Asturias.
It isn’t any specific connection to a great name from history that makes this manor house stand out. Indeed, it is the exceptional step-back-in-time appeal of Palacio de Prelo that most catches the eye.
It isn’t any specific connection to a great name from history that makes this manor house stand out. Indeed, it is the exceptional step-back-in-time appeal of Palacio de Prelo that most catches the eye.
Hotel Casa del Marques. Santillana del Mar, Cantabria.
Once the home of Cantabrian nobility, it is actually the outstanding period charm of Casa del Marques that ought to be most celebrated.
Once the home of Cantabrian nobility, it is actually the outstanding period charm of Casa del Marques that ought to be most celebrated.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Asturias, Galicia, Navarre, Basque, or Cantabria that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.