Gran Hotel La Perla
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, if you want to sleep on Pamplona's main square in the old town and are happy to pay for it: Gran Hotel La Perla scores 9.3 from 1,036 reviews at about €193 a night. Travellers who mainly want a big breakfast spread or the lowest price will do better elsewhere.
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This is our Luxury pick in Pamplona. It suits couples and travellers who want an officially rated 5-star hotel with the old town on the doorstep. The property lists a restaurant, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests praise the professional staff and mention valet assistance.
Skip it if you are on a budget. Our Budget pick scored only 0.2 points lower at about a third of the price. Breakfast lovers should also note that some guests find the selection limited and miss a buffet.
Location and getting around
The address is Plaza del Castillo, 1. Guests describe a central position on the main square, inside the old town and its pedestrian area. The location sub-score is 9.9, close to the maximum.
Pamplona Cathedral and the Plaza de Toros de Pamplona are each about 0.3 km away, around 4 minutes on foot. The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Purificación in Gazólaz is about 6.8 km, roughly 85 minutes, which is far, so you would need a taxi or public transport. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Because the area is pedestrian, check how car access and parking work before you arrive.
What guests say
The score is 9.3 out of 10 from 1,036 reviews. That was joint first place on review score among the 8 eligible properties we compared.
The location on the main square is the most praised point. Staff come next: guests describe a professional, friendly team, helpful service and valet assistance. Breakfast is where opinions split. Dishes are freshly cooked, but some guests criticise the limited choice and the lack of a buffet.
Price and what you get against our other Pamplona picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put La Perla at €192.78 a night, about €386 for both nights. The sample median was €108.13, so this sits well above the typical price. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Kora Kiliki, was €64.26 a night with 9.1 and 4 stars. Our Best Value pick, Occidental Pamplona, was €121.50 with 9.0 and 4 stars. La Perla costs about €129 a night more than Kora Kiliki and about €71 more than Occidental. What the extra buys is the fifth star and the address on Plaza del Castillo, not a much higher score.
Listed breakfast options are continental, vegetarian and gluten-free. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Pamplona. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and a four-star fallback needs at least 8.5. La Perla has an official 5-star rating, the joint-highest score in the sample and a 9.9 location score, which made it the natural choice.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates. Confirm whether breakfast is included and ask what the breakfast format is if a buffet matters to you. If you are driving, ask how valet and parking work, as fees are not confirmed. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. If noise matters to you, read recent reviews on it.
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Where is Gran Hotel La Perla in Pamplona?
At Plaza del Castillo, 1, on the main square in the old town's pedestrian area. The location sub-score is 9.9.
How far is the cathedral from Gran Hotel La Perla?
About 0.3 km, around 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The Plaza de Toros is a similar distance.
How much does Gran Hotel La Perla cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €192.78 a night, well above the €108.13 median. Check today's price for your dates.
Is there a breakfast buffet?
Guests say breakfast is freshly cooked but some miss a buffet and find the selection limited. Continental, vegetarian and gluten-free options are listed.
Can I park at Gran Hotel La Perla?
Guests mention valet assistance. Parking arrangements and fees are not confirmed, so ask the hotel before you arrive.