The best accommodations PAYS BASQUE NAVARRE - RIOJA

Hostel located in a former carpet factory founded in 1752 in honor of Doña Bárbara de Braganza, wife of Ferdinand VI, offering a fine example of the industrial architecture of the eighteenth century in La Rioja. In total, there are about thirty dormitories, each equipped with three or four individual beds and shared bathroom. Good for a night's stopover, but not much more: it's a shame that the beautiful building has not been renovated as it deserves!

Inaugurated in 2014 by pilgrims of Russian origin, the "Stork's Nest" hostel is located in the heart of the city, 200 metres on foot from the Monastery of Santa María la Real. There are about 20 places in rooms for 3, 4 or 8 people, some with bunk beds (hence the price variation). The site, reserved for pilgrims from Compostela, also has a well-equipped communal kitchen (with microwave, fridge...) as well as a patio.

A 9-bedroom, clean and well-kept hostel located in the city centre.

This hostel is located in the Rasillo de San Francisco, on the heights of the city, where the convent of the same name once stood. It offers 18 places in 9 double rooms... a luxury for a pilgrim hostel! As a bonus, it has a large terrace with beautiful views of the city and the Cidacos River. On the ground floor, there is also a bar-restaurant serving simple snack dishes, but also more elaborate dishes.

Located in the Plaza de Nuestra Señora de Vico, opposite the town hall, this family guesthouse offers a small number of clean and very (very!) colourful rooms (single, double and triple) with private bathroom. The internet connection is good, the welcome is simple and warm, the buffet breakfast is included in the room price and a common room accessible 24 hours a day has a TV, a refrigerator, a microwave and basic cooking facilities. All simple and inexpensive

Located a few meters from the most important dinosaur tracks in the area, Casa Tahona is a rural house surrounded by a garden with a pleasant indoor swimming pool (perfect for relaxing on cool winter days). There are seven rustic and well-kept double rooms with private bathroom and television, as well as an apartment. A common area with a fireplace serves as breakfast room. A second house is available for complete rental: living room, kitchen and 4 double rooms with bathroom.

A pleasant setting under the brick vaults in the basement of a traditional building. To access the restaurant, you have to go down and walk next to a magnificent old oven. Tasting of a typical menu, varied and always rich and very tasty local wine.

"Here, you're guaranteed peace and quiet! That's how friendly Ana will welcome you to her home in a quiet residential area of Irún, facing the mountains. Your host lives on the first floor of this pretty Basque house, while upstairs you'll find 4 simple, comfortable bedrooms that lack nothing! You'll quickly feel at home here, no doubt thanks to Ana's personalized welcome to each and every guest. An address well located in the area and perfect for a restful sleep.

This is a superb country house for those wishing to spend a holiday as close as possible to the lush Basque countryside. Casa Mendilore is set in exceptionally green surroundings, between fields, valleys and forest, and offers 6 tastefully furnished, warmly-colored en-suite rooms. There's also a living room with fireplace, a panoramic porch and tasty, home-cooked local cuisine (breakfasts, dinners on request). Perfect for a breath of fresh air to recharge your batteries!

Kein Hostel is the only accommodation located right on the beach in Zarautz, making it the perfect spot for surfers! After all, you'll wake up to the sound of ocean waves every morning of your stay here. Kein Hostel has three dormitory rooms: two with seven beds and two bathrooms, and one with six beds and two bathrooms. The decor - predominantly light wood tones - is simple and minimalist, and the living room features large picture windows.

Ur Bare is an exceptional cliffside site overlooking the splendid Zarautz beach, a popular spot for surfers on the Basque coast. A total of 13 rooms of varying standards, all with ocean views, are decorated in a warm, chic style. The hotel's gastro restaurant is well worth the detour: chef Javier Sierra does justice to Basque culinary culture. In short, a little corner of paradise by the sea, 15 km from San Sebastian, where you can recharge your batteries in an absolutely sumptuous setting.