Hotel Paramo, Vitoria-Gasteiz

This great hotel was a very welcome break from hostels and for not a lot more money. The rooms are large and air-conditioned and each have a large en suite bathroom, a television and plenty of storage space. There is also free wi-fi, although we did not make use of it. The great thing about the Hotel Paramo is that it is right in the heart of this gorgeous old city, meaning that everything that you will want to see on a visit here is either right on your doorstep or within a very short walk. We had travelled here to visit during the Fiesta de la Virgen Blanca, a five-day long affair during which all work stops and the streets are turned in to long bars, restaurants, theatres and concert halls. There was so much planned that the mind simply boggled, but all the festivities were within spitting distance of our room, making the necessary regular shower breaks and changes of clothing – temperatures hit 43C – very easy! Breakfast was all you can eat for just €3 per person per day, and this included cooked items such as sausages and bacon, while the room itself (double) was €59.81 per night without tax, which added €14 overall to our three night stay. A really very good hotel that I heartily recommend.