This restored castle consists of a Medieval tower, an 18th-century palace and a private chapel, set in attractive gardens. Located an hour’s drive from Bilbao, it offers rustic-style rooms with wonderful mountain views. Rooms at Palacio de los Alvarado are individually decorated, with hardwood floors and furniture. Each one has a TV, heating and a private bathroom with toiletries. The Palacio’s charming country-style restaurant offers regional cuisine. A light breakfast of coffee, toast and pastries is served daily. You can enjoy a drink in the bar or outside in the garden. Free Wi-Fi is available in reception, and staff are happy to provide information about the area. Santander and Burgos are both less than 90 minutes away by car. Free parking is offers on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for El Ribero
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  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed the breakfast and also the evening tapas, we loved the atmosphere of the hotel and Vanessa and Manuel were perfect hosts (I wish we could speak Spanish) as I'm sure we could have had a lovely chat with them but Venessa's English was...
  • Jw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole package was amazing and the owners where the most accommodating people .
  • Bart
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Wonderful hotel, in an old castle. Spacious room, very friendly staff, and a great breakfast (service at table, not a buffet). Decent selection of drinks and tapas, but no full restaurant on site. Plenty of things to do in the surroundings, like...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Palacio de los Alvarado
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Palacio de los Alvarado takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 30 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Red 6000 American Express Cash Palacio de los Alvarado accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please let Palacio de los Alvarado know your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

    License number: PO-BU-320

    FAQs about Palacio de los Alvarado

    • Room options at Palacio de los Alvarado include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Suite
      • Double

    • The prices at Palacio de los Alvarado may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Palacio de los Alvarado is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Palacio de los Alvarado has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • Palacio de los Alvarado is 500 feet from the center of El Ribero. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Palacio de los Alvarado offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Horseback riding

    • Yes, Palacio de los Alvarado is popular with guests booking family stays.