Luxury hotels in the Basque Country & small five star hotels

Our top choice of the best small luxury hotels in the Basque Country and elegant holiday homes

Welcome to the Basque Country - a place where the mountains meet the sea, and every moment feels alive with texture, flavour and meaning. From the elegant streets of San Sebastián to the green hills of the interior, this region invites you to slow down, savour, and feel rooted in something real. Here, luxury is thoughtful. You might stay in a minimalist villa above the cliffs near Getaria, a design hotel in the heart of Bilbao, or a traditional caserio turned retreat with views over rolling vineyards. Interiors are crafted, understated and grounded in place - natural stone, local wood, soft linens and wide-open views. This is a land of deep culture and warm hospitality. Spend your days walking coastal paths, tasting txakoli at source, or lingering over a pintxo lunch in a shaded square. The air smells of salt and forest; the food is unforgettable. If you love authenticity with elegance, and travel for connection rather than display, the Basque Country is for you. Come for the landscape, stay for the feeling.