Where you stay in Pamplona during San Fermín changes the whole experience. Here’s how I’d choose between Old Town and Ensanche, plus the hotel areas and picks I’d actually look at for Running of the Bulls.
I showed up thinking I was coming for one chaotic morning. What I found was a city that had stopped sleeping entirely. Here’s what San Fermín actually feels like beyond the Running of the Bulls.
A practical first-timer guide to San Fermín in Pamplona, covering how to watch the Running of the Bulls, where to stay, what it costs, and what to expect beyond the headline event.