Discover the medieval town of Olite, located in the heart of the autonomous community of Navarre, and enjoy one of the most beautiful castles in Spain and the world. Olite is a welcoming rural town and wine capital of Navarre with an impressive historical and artistic heritage worth visiting. Walk around its cobblestone streets, medieval galleries, and beautiful churches, and discover the view of its imposing castle among the beautiful earth-colored houses. Enjoy the restaurants in its attractive central Plaza and discover the gastronomic heritage and wine culture of this town in Navarre. Stay in Olite and feel like traveling back to the medieval era and enjoy visiting a beautiful village in the heart of one of Spain’s most historic spots.
Our recommendations on which areas to stay in
- Find accommodation in the center of town and enjoy proximity to the top sights of Olite. We recommend staying close to Plaza de los Teobaldos, where you can discover the main attractions, restaurants, and the historical streets of Olite.
- Enjoy the wine and food culture of Olite by looking for a stay between the best areas to explore this side of the village. We recommend staying in Calle Rúa Romana. Here you can move quickly between the town’s historical sites and enjoy excellent proximity to Bodegas and fantastic restaurants to enjoy the excellent regional wine.
- Are you looking for an affordable stay in Olite? This town offers excellent accommodation prices so that you can enjoy a budget-friendly stay anywhere in Olite.
These are our recommendations on accommodations in Olite, Spain, in 3 categories:
- Stays in the heart of Olite:
- Accommodations between wine cellars and excellent restaurants:
- Cheap stays in Olite:
A town around a castle. – What to know before visiting.
The town of Olite is a unique spot to discover in the center of the autonomous community of Navarre. Enjoy medieval-era scenery, with stunning castles and rich architectural heritage surrounded by vineyards and wine cellars (or bodegas). Discover the history of this town by visiting its historic streets and enjoying a stay close to one of the main spots to discover, the Royal Palace of Olite, considered one of the most beautiful and impressive castles and palaces in Spain and the world.
Olite originates in imperial Rome as a walled enclosure with remains still visible in the Roman wall. Still, the most significant development of the town came in the middle ages, around the XII century, when it expanded outside of the walls allowing population growth and the construction of many unique features that can be seen today. Discover the heritage of this era by visiting the Catholic temple of Iglesia de San Pedro, the oldest religious building of Olite, constructed in the XII century with a romanesque style and later transformed into a gothic building.
Another essential spot to visit is the gothic church of Iglesia Santa María La Real, from the XIII A town around a castle. – What to know before visiting.
The town of Olite is a unique spot to discover in the center of the autonomous community of Navarre. Enjoy medieval-era scenery, with stunning castles and rich architectural heritage surrounded by vineyards and wine cellars (or bodegas). Discover the history of this town by visiting its historic streets and enjoying a stay close to one of the main spots to discover, the Royal Palace of Olite, considered one of the most beautiful and impressive castles and palaces in Spain and the world.
Olite originates in imperial Rome as a walled enclosure with remains still visible in the Roman wall. Still, the most significant development of the town came in the middle ages, around the XII century, when it expanded outside of the walls allowing population growth and the construction of many unique features that can be seen today. Discover the heritage of this era by visiting the Catholic temple of Iglesia de San Pedro, the oldest religious building of Olite, constructed in the XII century with a romanesque style and later transformed into a gothic building.
Another essential spot to visit is the gothic church of Iglesia Santa María La Real, from the XIII century and one of the most outstanding examples of Navarre architecture. This construction is close to the Parador de Olite or the Old Palace of Olite, from the XIII century constructed over the remnants of a Roman fortification and severely damaged during the Spanish War of Independence, now a hotel with views of the Plaza de los Teobaldos. Find the town’s primary landmark in this area and one of the main places to visit. In Olite, the Royal Palace of Olite is a famous medieval residence used by the Kings of Navarre and constructed in the XIV century with a french gothic style and unique features such as plasterworks and its different periods of construction.
Enjoy beautiful views of the Royal Palace of Olite from the XV-century convent of Convento de San Francisco and the palace gardens in Ronda del Castillo, from where you can enjoy a unique perspective of the castle’s surroundings. Or, visit the Plaza de Carlos III el Noble, a lively place to enjoy extraordinary views of the palace and medieval architecture, and be close to historical spots such as City Council Olite-Erriberri and the emblematic building of Torre del Chapitel.
Discover the town of Olite and enjoy its unique identity, surrounded by medieval buildings and excellent places to visit.
Staying in the heart of a medieval town.
Olite is a great town to discover, and its historic center is a hidden gem of the Navarre region. Stay close to impressive sights, enjoy excellent food options, and all the amenities you need at a short distance from your accommodation. We recommend staying close to Plaza de los Teobaldos, where you can discover the main attractions, restaurants, and the historical streets of Olite.
Here you will be staying near one of the most beautiful plazas in town, surrounded by medieval buildings, restaurants, and great spots to make your visit exceptional. Discover the hotel Parador de Olite and enjoy its medieval architecture and reconstructions of this historical place from the XIII century; visit its excellent restaurant and try the local specialties a few meters from your stay.
You will be at a short distance from the gothic church of Iglesia Santa María La Real and the Royal Palace of Olite in Plaza de Carlos III el Noble, where you can discover the unique identity of this town, enjoy the religious art, and visit an impressive medieval castle with stunning views of the town, 160 m from your accommodation.
Find all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay:
- You will be close to grocery stores such as Covirán La Marina in Calle Rúa Mayor, 140 m from your accommodation, or visit Trady’s Supermarket in Calle Rúa Mayor, 210 m from your stay.
- Find pharmacies and health centers at a short distance from your stay, such as María José Pellejero Balduz Pharmacy in Plaza del Fosal, 350 m from your lodging, and María Cristina Salanueva Pharmacy in Ronda del Castillo, 210 m from your accommodation. And also the public health center of Centro Salud Olite in Calle Rúa Romana, 200 m from your place.
Enjoy great restaurant options in the surroundings of Plaza de los Teobaldos, like the Spanish restaurant Casa Del Preboste in Calle Rúa Mirapiés, where you can enjoy excellent meat and seafood dishes in a rustic XV-century home 170 m from your stay, or enjoy traditional Navarre dishes at Asador Erri-Berri in Calle Rúa del Fondo, at a 2-minute walk from your accommodation.
Have a great time in the center of town and enjoy proximity to the top sights of Olite by staying close to Plaza de los Teobaldos.
Discover the bodegas of Olite.
Discover the Navarre capital of wine and enjoy the great food options in a stay that will allow you to move quickly between wine cellars, vineyards, and great restaurants. We recommend staying in Calle Rúa Romana, a well-connected area to the historic center of Olite and the town’s outskirts.
During your stay, you can visit the most famous wine cellars of Olite to enjoy wine tastings and guided tours to learn about the local history of wine production and tasting notes and have a great time with the wonderful people involved in the art of wine-making. Visit Bodegas Piedemonte in Rua Romana, 850 m from your accommodation, or the highly-rated Bodegas Ochoa in Calle de Miranda de Arga, 450 m from your stay.
Experience the wine culture close you the center of Olite and visit the Bodegas Vega del Castillo in Calle Rúa Romana at a 3-minute walk from your accommodation, or learn everything you need to know about wine and the local production of Olite in the museum ENOZENTRUM OLITE at Plaza de los Teobaldos, 160 m from your lodging.
Enjoy dinner with excellent quality local products by visiting the restaurants close to your stay, such as Merindad de Olite in Calle Rúa Judería, and taste wonderful traditional dishes of Navarre and Spain and a wide variety of wine pairings, 120 m from your accommodation, or the down-home eatery of Gambarte Jatetxea in Calle Rúa Seco, and have a delicious meal and excellent service in this hidden local spot, 300 m from your stay.
Wallet-friendly stays in Olite.
Olite is a budget-friendly town with great options of hotels, hostels, and Airbnb’s to enjoy without spending a lot of money. You will find plenty of options around town and close to the main spots to visit at a walkable distance.
Also, its attractions have affordable prices, so you can enjoy the best places in town at a fair price, such as the Royal Palace of Olite, or enjoy the unique architecture of the village and feel like you are traveling back in time while discovering the amazing spots and hidden areas of the Olite.
