The Best Hotels in Burgos, Spain

AC Hotel Burgos occupies an entire rounded corner of a triangular block directly across from the Arlanzón River; balconies overlook tree-lined walkways and lush gardens along the riverbed. The regal white stone edifice is just outside the ornate Arco de Santa María – the gateway to the old town. The interiors feature neutral tones with an impressive atrium and rooms flooded with light, while public spaces include a lounge area, a dining room for robust Spanish breakfasts and a small gym.

The Palacio de Burgos is close to the city centre, near the river and Besson Bridge. It’s housed in a stunning gothic palace built in the 16th and 17th centuries, perfectly mixing modern and grand palatial styles, where clean lines and contemporary design meet rich oil paintings, velvet-covered thrones and four-poster beds. It offers a breakfast buffet, a restaurant for lunches and dinners, and a well-equipped gym.

In a more modern part of the city, away from the historic centre, the Puerta de Burgos is a four-star hotel with a chic design. Rooms are sleek with lots of polished wood and soft furnishings, while the bar area dazzles in shiny black and pink accents. Other services include a breakfast buffet room and a cafe for snacks and coffee.

The grand Abba Burgos Hotel sits on a hill overlooking the city, offering stately and classically stylish accommodation. Rooms come with impressive four-poster beds or lavish headboards, and some have either a private balcony or a small private garden. As well as the usual gym, it has a sauna, a swimming pool and a paddle court. A breakfast buffet room and the restaurant serve both international and Castilian cuisine.

On the edge of the historic quarter on a quiet street, moments from the cathedral, you’ll find Hotel Rice Palacio de los Blasones. As its name suggests, it’s set in a former palace, once the home of the noble families of Rodríguez de Salamanca and Gil Delgado, counts of Berberana. With a gorgeous tangerine and stone exterior, it perfectly blends the historic and the modern. The on-site restaurant, La Finca, retains opulent columns and arches, while the rooms are cosy and contemporary.

Hotel Restaurante Mesón del Cid occupies an enviable position within the city, directly opposite the Burgos Cathedral. While the hotel and restaurant were founded in 1961, they sit inside a historic building with a much longer history. The interior is snug and welcoming, decorated with exposed stone walls, wood beams and beautifully carved wooden shutters. The rooms are clad in ruby red, with wrought-iron beds and antique furniture.

On the edge of the old town, near the river, the Silken Gran Teatro Burgos sits on the grounds of a former theatre. The opulent facade remains intact, but behind this, you’ll find a sleek hotel with light and minimalist rooms. The hotel restaurant, La Tramoya, is first class.

This sleek, purpose-built hotel in Burgos, named for the neighbouring Evolution Forum Burgos Congress Palace and Auditorium, offers modern mid-range lodgings. A wine theme runs throughout the smart 19 rooms. Breakfast is served daily in the hotel cafe, which also stays open throughout the day. It all adds up to a tidy, good-value spot with no unnecessary frills.

Behind tall hedges separating it from the A-1 motorway, a 14th-century tower (rebuilt stone by stone) marks the presence of the remarkable Landa Hotel. A rich Medieval theme runs throughout this family-run property, culminating in a spectacular indoor-outdoor pool with a huge vaulted ceiling. Rooms continue in kind, many with grand four-poster beds and wood panelling. Freshly baked pastries feature for breakfast, while classic Castilian cuisine is on the dinner menu. Alternatively, the numerous eateries of central Burgos are less than a 10-minute drive away.

Set on a cobbled lane in the centre of Burgos, Hotel Oca is perfectly placed for exploring both sides of the city. It’s just steps from the river and the bridge that takes you directly into the charming Medieval old town. In the other direction, you’re just minutes from the Museum of Human Evolution. Back at the hotel, rooms are smartly updated, with some opening onto fabulous city-view terraces.