Old Town (Casco Viejo)
Priciest · Party 24/7
Sleep right on the bull run route, steps from everything. The most sought-after and most expensive area, and the party goes on all night: ask for an inside room if you want to sleep.
Where to stay in Pamplona for San Fermín 2027
During the festival Pamplona fills up, and the best places are gone months in advance. Search the map for hotels and apartments with real prices for your dates and book on Booking.com, usually with free cancellation.
Live prices and availability. When you choose a place, you complete the booking on Booking.com or another booking site.
Pick an area that suits your plans
Ensanche
Central · A bit quieter
The modern centre, next to Plaza del Castillo and the bullring. Every event is a few minutes away on foot, and nights tend to be a bit quieter.
San Juan & Iturrama
Apartments for groups · Walkable
Residential districts full of holiday apartments, a walk away from the Old Town. A good choice for groups who want more space for less.
Rochapea & Txantrea
Cheaper · Close to the centre
Across the River Arga, below the old city walls. Cheaper and well connected to the centre.
Burlada & Villava
Budget · By bus
Towns right next to Pamplona, linked by the city bus (the "villavesa"). Lower prices and a quieter base to sleep.
San Sebastián
Plan B · ~1 h away
If Pamplona is full or you would rather sleep by the sea, Donostia is just over an hour away by car or bus.
Tips for booking during San Fermín
- Book as early as you can. For July, many people book in winter. The best prices and locations go first.
- Filter by free cancellation. Secure a place early and change your mind if something better comes up.
- Check the minimum stay. During the festival, some places only accept bookings of several nights.
- Choose your area by your plans. If you want to see the 8:00 am bull run or the Chupinazo, staying near the Old Town saves early starts and waiting.
- Travelling as a group? Look at apartments. They work out cheaper per person and come with a kitchen.
What it really costs in 2027
In our own search for July 6–8, 2027 (two nights, two adults, Old Town), the hotels and apartments on the map cost between about 890 € and 1,900 € in total, roughly 220–475 € per person per night, and that was nine months in advance. Prices drop the further you move from the Old Town and after the first weekend. Hostel dorm beds usually cost 60–100 € a night during the fiestas. Full breakdown in how much San Fermín costs.
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Getting back at night
You don't need to sleep in the Old Town to enjoy the nights. During San Fermín, most city bus lines (the villavesas) run around the clock, with detours around the Old Town during the fireworks and concerts. Taxis are scarce at peak times and ride-hailing apps are not available in Pamplona, so check the bus line from your accommodation before booking. More in how to get to (and around) Pamplona.
Other options: private rooms, campsites and hostels
- Rooms in private homes. Many Pamplona families rent out rooms during the fiestas. Book through a platform with reviews and secure payment, and never send money in advance to someone you can't verify.
- Campsites. Camping Ezcaba, in Oricáin, about 5 km north of the city, sets aside most of its space for tents during San Fermín, and event operators run festival campsites with pre-pitched tents and shuttles to the centre. Expect noise and early starts.
- Hostels. There are few, and they fill up first: if this is your plan, book as early as possible.
Sleeping outdoors or in your car
Every year some people sleep in parks or in their car. It is cheap but not a good idea: thefts are common, nights can be cold and you will not rest. If you do, use the paid luggage storage and the municipal public baths, and keep your documents on you. Read parking, campervans and sleeping in your car for the rules. Our practical tips and safety guide have more advice.
Staying further away
- San Sebastián: about 1 hour 15 minutes by bus, with more than a dozen services a day. Great beaches and food, but check that the first bus arrives in time if you want to see the 8:00 am bull run.
- Logroño: about an hour and a half by bus, in the heart of the Rioja wine region.
- Olite and Estella: smaller towns 45 minutes away by road, quieter and cheaper, best if you have a car.
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Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
As early as possible: demand in Pamplona from July 6 to 14 is huge and supply is limited. If you know your dates, book with free cancellation and keep looking.
Which nights are hardest to find?
The first nights of the festival, around the Chupinazo on July 6 and July 7, and the weekend. In 2027 the weekend falls on July 10 and 11.
Is it worth staying outside Pamplona?
If budget is the priority, yes: Burlada, Villava and other nearby towns are a short bus ride away, and San Sebastián is a good plan B if Pamplona is full.
What is the best area to stay in Pamplona for San Fermín?
The Old Town if you want to be on the bull run route and in the middle of the party; the Ensanche if you want to walk everywhere but sleep a little better; San Juan, Iturrama or nearby towns like Burlada and Villava if budget matters most.
How much does a hotel in Pamplona cost during San Fermín?
For July 6–8, 2027 we found prices of about 890–1,900 € in total for two nights and two adults in the Old Town, roughly 220–475 € per person per night, nine months in advance.
Do buses run at night during San Fermín?
Yes. During the fiestas most city bus lines (villavesas) run 24 hours, with detours around the Old Town during the fireworks and concerts.
Keep planning: 2027 dates and times, where to watch the Running of the Bulls and renting a balcony.
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