Balconies
PLAZA CONSISTORIAL
This is the most important spot for all of
San Fermín. The Ayuntamiento (town hall) sits on the plaza, and
plays host to the Txupinazo (opening ceremonies) on July 6th. Our
balcony on the plaza offers a more distant, but still good view of the
running of the bulls each day.
Jul 7 - Jul 14
Penthouse Terrace: €60
(prices are per
person)
Open for the Txupinazo!Join us for the
once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of the opening ceremonies. Some
spots still open!
VIP Tapas &
Wine - join our crowd of aficionados and
world travellers for wine and tapas. Every afternoon on our penthouse
terrace
MERCADERES
Our balconies on Mercaderes put you in
front of centuries of history and throngs of partygoers.
Jul 7 - Jul 11
1 + 2 level: €115
3 + 4 level: €105
(prices are per
person)
Jul 12 - Jul 14
1 + 2 level: €100
3 + 4 level: €90
(prices are per
person)
DEAD MAN’S CORNER
This is where all the action is - the
corner of Mercaderes & Estafeta. Join us on one of our
balconies at the Dead Man’s Corner for the best view in Pamplona.
Jul 7 - Jul 11
all levels: €125
(prices are per
person)
Jul 12 - Jul 14
all levels: €105
(prices are per
person)
ESTAFETA
Our Estafeta balconies offer complete
views of the longest stretch of the bull run, from the Dead Man’s
Corner to the last bit before the Plaza de Toros.
Jul-7 - Jul-11
1 + 2 level: €115
3 + 4 level: €105
(prices are per
person)
Jul-11 - Jul-14
1 + 2 level: €100
3 + 4 level: €90
(prices are per
person)
Recover - Housing in Pamplona
Unfortunately, housing during the running of the bulls can be the greatest barrier to enjoying all aspects of the San Fermín festival. Many people opt to stay in larger cities like Bilbao and San Sebastian, commuting into Pamplona. Unless you’re a VERY early riser, that’s not advisable - especially after a night of sangria or Pacheran. The streets around the running of the bulls fill by 7:00 a.m. most days, and you still have to find parking before that. Add on your travel time, and you might as well have stayed up all night.
My strongest advice for the running of the bulls is to consider the large amount of time and money you have spent just to get to Pamplona, then think how you would feel if you missed the event because you didn’t spend a little more to get there on-time. The best way to get there is to already be there!
How does the
apartment rental process work?
Renting a hotel room or a private
apartment is quite expensive during San Fermín because of the very high
demand. If you would like to save some money you could rent rooms
within shared apartments. Almost
always, apartments are located in the historic city center or just
outside of it. Rooms have comfortable beds with fresh and clean
linens. For shared apartments there are unfortunately no towels
provided and bathrooms are shared with all other occupants. The
cost per person, per night is: EUR 110. If
you would like a private room you would have to pay for all the beds in
it. Sometimes rooms only have one bed but more often 2.
PamplonaHousing.com
works
with
owners
of
Pamplona
apartments to make them available to you
during the San Fermín Festival. Many people who come to run with
the bulls don’t know that Pamplona hotels can
only accommodate about 0.5% of the people who swarm into
Pamplona looking for hotel rooms. Because of the huge influx of
people, Pamplona apartment owners are happy to make offers that work
for them and for the traveler to Pamplona. Pamplona apartment
owners know that the apartments along the bull
run route (Mercaderes & Estafeta streets) are more valuable
locations... especially if the apartment has a balcony for
watching the running of the bulls each morning.
We work with
local homeowners to find the best possible locations for apartments in
Pamplona. Sometimes, this means our availability is limited, but
we strive to fulfill every request we can. We are adding new Pamplona
apartments on a regular basis.
Living like a
king - Pamplona Hotels
Prices for hotel rooms in Pamplona range
from 300 Euros to 1500 Euros per night in the city center. As you
move farther out, you may increase your likelihood of finding hotel
rooms at a better rate, but you’re still looking at 200 Euros a night
for a three-star hotel room in the Pamplona area. If you are
running with the bulls, or are going to watch the running of the bulls,
you should seriously consider staying within walking distance of the
bull run route. Parking in Pamplona during the San Fermín
Festival is a nightmare. Getting into town in time for the bull
run is a gamble, unless you’re with a tour company who knows what
they’re doing.
If you
definitely want a hotel room in Pamplona, then book
between
December
and
February. My favorite hotels in
Pamplona are the Hotel Maissonave, the
hotel AC Ciudad, the renovated La Perla Hotel Pamplona, and the Hotel Tres Reyes Pamplona. If you want
easy online booking for Pamplona Hotels, be sure you check out the NH
Hotels, Iruña Park and Augosinos.
If you aren’t running with the bulls, the best way to enjoy the Encierro is from a well-placed balcony along Mercaderes or Estafeta with a nice hot cup of coffee or tea in your hand. If you aren’t renting one of our apartments along the bull run route, join us on one of our Pamplona balconies. See our Balconies page for more on that.
Buy from
PamplonaHousing.com for an unforgettable adventure and help people in
Latin America fulfill their dreams.
*** SPECIALS ***
FREE BOTTLE of CAVA for all July 8th balconies
4-STAR HOTEL
DEAL
2 minute walk from Bull Run. Incredible offer for the nights 12th - 15th . Combine your visit with the closing ceremonies Pobre de Mi, on July 14th.
€25 OFF TAPAS
& WINE all balcony
purchases
coupon code: TAPAS
