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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Vitoria-Gasteiz
8 stays · 5 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments
Vitoria-Gasteiz is the provincial capital of Álava and has been the political capital of the Basque Country since 1980. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Vitoria-Gasteiz are found in a city described as very small, where virtually everything is reachable on foot, from the medieval old town to the 19th-century streets below it.
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Where to stay in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Casco Viejo (Alde Zaharra)
- history
- nightlife
The medieval old quarter is almond-shaped and built around the hill, the only elevation on the Álava plain. Its streets include Zapatería, Cuchillería and Pintorería and the medieval area is where the later-night bars are found. The old quarter also holds the cathedral of Santa María and the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, which is surrounded by old houses with glass verandas.
Stays in or near Casco Viejo (Alde Zaharra)
- Limehome Vitoria Palacio de los Álava-Velasco · about 300 m away
- Líbere Vitoria · about 800 m away
- Kora Green City - Aparthotel Passivhaus · about 1 km away
Ensanche
- shopping
The 19th-century neoclassical extension below the old hill, reached by the arches that soften the change in height and by Plaza de España, also called Plaza Nueva. Calle Dato, Calle Postas and Calle San Prudencio are the main streets, with traditional small shops and bars.
Stays in or near Ensanche
- Limehome Vitoria Palacio de los Álava-Velasco · about 800 m away
- Kora Green City - Aparthotel Passivhaus · about 600 m away
- Líbere Vitoria · about 900 m away
Lakua
- green space
One of the new neighbourhoods where the city has concentrated its growth, along with Salburua and Zabalgana. These areas were planned to favour parks, recreation areas and quality of life.
Stays in or near Lakua
- Apartamentos Divan · about 400 m away
- Apartamentos Irenaz · about 600 m away
Salburua
- nature
A newer neighbourhood on the eastern edge of the city, next to the Salburua wetlands, an important nature park with an information and interpretation centre. It is one of the city's recent growth districts, and a private university opened here in 2022.
Stays in or near Salburua
- APARTHOTEL SALBURUA · about 300 m away
Zabalgana
- green space
One of the newer neighbourhoods where the city has concentrated its growth, built under the same development plan as Lakua and Salburua.
Getting around Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz station is a main stop on the Madrid to Hendaye line, with Alvia trains to Madrid and connections to Barcelona. Renfe services also run to León, Ourense, Miranda de Ebro, Irun, Zaragoza and San Sebastián. The coach station is in the north-west of the centre, at Euskaltzaindia Plaza, with connections to Bilbao, Burgos, Santander, Zaragoza, Pamplona and Madrid. It is not close to the railway station or to the city centre.
Vitoria Airport is about 8 km north of the town and has a few destinations, mainly domestic; a shuttle bus runs to the centre. Bilbao Airport is 70 km away and has more connections. Euskotren runs the city tram on two lines from Angulema Street in the centre to the northern districts of Abetxuko and Ibaiondo, and tickets are sold from machines at the stops. City buses are run by TUVISA, and walking is practical in such a small city.
Living in Vitoria-Gasteiz for longer
Spanish is the main language, though knowledge of Basque is common and English is not widely spoken. Traditional small shops line Calle Dato in the centre, and Basque cuisine is a draw in the bars around the old town, where tapas are usually taken with a few small drinks.
The city's newer neighbourhoods, Lakua, Salburua and Zabalgana, were laid out in a development plan favouring parks and open space. The Salburua wetlands on the eastern edge of the city form a nature park.
When to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz has an oceanic climate. Winters are much cooler than in lowland coastal areas, summers have highs similar to the coast with cool nights because of the elevation, and the climate is humid year-round with low sunshine by Spanish standards.
The festival calendar runs from spring to summer: San Prudencio is marked in April, the Azkena Rock Festival takes place in June, the Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival is held in July, and the Fiestas de la Virgen Blanca, in honour of the patron saint, are celebrated in August.
The old town has some of the best preserved medieval streets and plazas in the region, and Vitoria-Gasteiz is one of very few cities with two cathedrals. It was named European Green Capital in 2012, with the city's green policies ensuring that the whole population lives within 300 metres of an open green space. It is 66 km south of Bilbao, and the Spain page lists other cities. Our guide to aparthotels versus hotels helps you compare formats.
Long-stay tips for Vitoria-Gasteiz
Of the 8 properties here, 7 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.
7 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 42 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel brands in Vitoria-Gasteiz
You will find these brands here: Limehome (1).
Other cities in Spain
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Majorca, Madrid, Tenerife, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Málaga and San Antonio.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Vitoria-Gasteiz?
The Casco Viejo and the Ensanche hold the old town sights, bars and main shopping streets. Lakua and Salburua are newer districts planned around parks and open space.
How do I get from Vitoria Airport to the city?
Vitoria Airport is about 8 km north of the town, and a shuttle bus runs between the airport and the city centre, with stops by the cathedral and outside the bus station.
Is Vitoria-Gasteiz walkable?
Yes. It is described as a very small city where virtually everything you will want to see can be reached on foot. A tram and city buses cover longer distances.
How far is Vitoria-Gasteiz from Bilbao and San Sebastián?
It is 66 km south of Bilbao and 114 km from San Sebastián. Bilbao Airport is about 70 km away.
When are the main festivals?
The Azkena Rock Festival is in June, the Jazz Festival in July and the Fiestas de la Virgen Blanca in August.
How many aparthotels are there in Vitoria-Gasteiz?
We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Do aparthotels in Vitoria-Gasteiz have kitchens?
8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Vitoria-Gasteiz have a washing machine?
7 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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