# Parador de Hondarribia Hotel en Hondarribia · Hondarribia Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/where-to-stay/parador-de-hondarribia · Revisado: 2026-11-13 - Qué tiene: Medieval castle in Plaza de Armas · Terrace and garden · Café, no restaurant · Electric car charger The Charles V castle, in Plaza de Armas in the walled old town, converted into a Parador; closed from 2 January to 28 May 2027. The Charles V castle, at the top of Plaza de Armas The Parador occupies the Charles V castle, at Plaza de Armas 14, the highest point of Hondarribia's walled old town, right on the border with France. Paradores dates it to the 10th century: it was a fortress built to defend the mouth of the Bidasoa, hence the very thick walls and the height of the building. According to its listing, Emperor Charles V, Philip IV and Philip V stayed in it, and Velázquez as well. Inside it holds tapestries designed by Rubens on the story of Achilles, which give their name to the main lounge. Outside, the castle has a terrace and a garden. Five types of room There are standard doubles, superior doubles, junior suites, suites and one accessible double. All have a flat-screen television, minibar, a safe big enough for a laptop, hairdryer and free wifi. There is a lift, room service and breakfast in the room. The rate changes by day: the Paradores website shows it on a calendar, with room-only or bed-and-breakfast prices, and cheaper rates for members of its Amigos programme. No restaurant: breakfast and a café The Parador has no restaurant. It serves a breakfast buffet and, during the day, an informal café with local produce and handmade pastries. For lunch and dinner you go down into the town: Alameda, the starred house of the Txapartegi family, or the pintxos at Gran Sol, in the Marina. Arriving on foot, by car or with reduced mobility Paradores warns that the building's historic character makes access on foot difficult: if you have mobility problems, call the Parador (943 645 500) beforehand so they can tell you the best way in. For the car there is paid outdoor parking and charging points for electric cars; their listing explains how to get to it. From San Sebastián it is 18 km along the N-1 or the A-8 motorway, towards France. Closed from January to May 2027 Paradores announces that the Parador closes from 2 January to 28 May 2027. If your trip falls near those dates, check them on its website when you book. Lounges with views of the square For meetings or celebrations it has two lounges that look onto Plaza de Armas: the tapestry lounge, of 112 m² and up to 70 people theatre-style or 100 standing, and the Emperor Charles V lounge, of 106 m². On foot from the door You step out into Plaza de Armas and you are in the walled old town: Calle Mayor leads from the Santa María gate to the San Nicolás gate. Outside the walls is the Marina quarter, and from the harbour the boat to Hendaye leaves. ## Practical details - Address: Plaza de Armas, 14, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa - Phone: +34 943 645 500 - Email: hondarribia@parador.es - Facilities: Wi-Fi, Lift, Garden, Terrace, EV charging, Parking, Bar - Accessibility: Accessible room - Details checked on 13 November 2026. ## Cómo llegar y contacto - Web: https://paradores.es/es/paradores/parador-de-hondarribia - Coordenadas: 43.3632, -1.7918 ## Cerca de aquí - [The walled old town](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/things-to-do/walled-old-town), a 51 m - [Hotel Palacio Obispo](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/where-to-stay/hotel-palacio-obispo), a 92 m - [Alameda](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/where-to-eat/alameda), a 132 m - [Gran Sol](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/where-to-eat/gran-sol), a 551 m - [La Marina quarter and Calle San Pedro](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/things-to-do/la-marina-quarter), a 575 m - [Boat from Hondarribia to Hendaye](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/things-to-do/hendaye-ferry), a 685 m - [Camping Jaizkibel](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/where-to-stay/camping-jaizkibel), a 829 m - [Boat trip along the Jaizkibel cliffs](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia/things-to-do/jaizkibel-cliffs-boat-trip), a 907 m ## Consejos ### Check the closing dates It does not open from 2 January to 28 May 2027. ### If walking is hard, call first Paradores warns that access on foot is difficult and will tell you the best entrance. ### Have dinner in town There is no restaurant: book a table down below before you arrive. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### Does it have a restaurant? No; it has a breakfast buffet and a café with local produce and pastries. ### Does the Parador have space for the car? Yes, outdoor and paid, with charging for electric cars. ### Is it open in spring 2027? No: it closes from 2 January to 28 May 2027. ### Is there an accessible room? Yes, an accessible double. Access to the castle on foot is difficult: call beforehand. ### What is special about the building? It is a defensive castle from the 10th century where, according to Paradores, Charles V, Philip IV, Philip V and Velázquez stayed, with tapestries designed by Rubens. Destino: [Hondarribia](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/basque-country/hondarribia.md)