Lodging FAQ
1. Do you sell lodging for the Running of the Bulls 2011?
2. Hotels are full and/or too expensive. What are the alternatives?
3. When should I book my accommodation?
4. How much should I expect to pay?
1. Do you sell lodging for the Running of the Bulls 2011?
We do not sell individual hotel rooms or rental apartments. Our VIP Packages include 4 and 5 star hotel accommodation. Learn more about VIP Packages for the Running of the Bulls 2011.
2. Hotels are full and/or too expensive. What are the alternatives?
Pamplona hotels sell out during the Running of the Bulls when over one million people crowd into the city of 250,000 inhabitants. The best alternative is to rent an apartment room or a whole apartment in the old part of the city (casco viejo) where the fiesta takes place. Cheaper and more modern apartments can be found outside the inner city but you will be dependent on busses and taxis or have to walk.
Lodging is the largest cost factor during a visit to the San Fermin Fiesta. You can mitigate the cost by arriving at the tale end of the Fiesta when the crowds thin out a little. Other people also choose to sleep in the city parks - Pamplona is the only Spanish city to have legalized washing in the public fountains.
3. When should I book my accommodation?
Yesterday would have been best. Hotels and apartments fill up fast and far in advance of the Pamplona Fiesta. Pick a date and book something close to the city center.
4. How much should I expect to pay?
Standard hotel rooms range between EUR 200 and EUR 2000 for the San Fermin Fiesta, depending on the time and standard. Later in the week is usually more affordable.
Apartment rooms can be as expensive as hotel rooms and do not provide more comfort. Often, the bathrooms are even shared. Private apartments usually require a 3 - 4 night commitment and can cost a few hundred Euro per night. It really depends on the location and standard.
