This guest house in Olite’s medieval centre offers rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and easy access on foot to Olite Castle, 100 m away.
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Hostal Rural Villa Vieja is a guest house in the medieval centre of Olite, 100 m from Olite Castle. Its traditional façade complements an elegant designer interior, with rooms suited to couples and travellers who want to explore the historic centre on foot.
The six categories all include a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Rooms range from 14 to 21 m²; some have a balcony, while others offer views of a landmark or an inner courtyard. The Superior Double Room adds a hot tub; the Penthouse and Standard options offer different layouts for two people. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Breakfast is served in the café, with continental and vegan options, and a gluten-free option is available on request in advance. The guest house has no parking, and reception hours are limited, so you need to let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. From its medieval streets, you can visit the castle, churches and Wine Museum.
The six accommodation options are designed for up to two people and include a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Room sizes range from 14 to 21 m²; depending on the category, rooms have either a double bed or two single beds. Some include a balcony, while others stand out for their views of a landmark or the inner courtyard.
The Superior Double Room is the most spacious option, along with the Superior Twin Room: both are 21 m², although one offers views of a landmark and a hot tub, while the other overlooks the inner courtyard and has a patio and seating area. The 17 m² Standard Room has a balcony overlooking a quiet street. You can also choose a 14 m² Penthouse Room with a private entrance and desk, or one of the Double Rooms with a balcony.
At 21 m², this room stands out for its views of a landmark and private hot tub. The combination of a bath and shower, sofa and private bathroom makes it more fully equipped than the Standard Double options. It is suited to two people looking for extra comfort.
This 14 m² room adds a balcony to its double-bed layout, setting it apart from the similarly sized Penthouse Room. It also has air conditioning, a private bathroom and soundproof walls. Free toiletries and tiled flooring complete a straightforward stay for two.
At 17 m², this room is more spacious than the 14 m² Double Rooms. Its balcony overlooks a quiet street and provides private outdoor space. The room also has a private bathroom, air conditioning and sound insulation; its main bed configuration can be two single beds.
The Penthouse Room covers 14 m² and stands out for its private entrance and desk, two features not found in the other double options of the same size. It has a bathroom with a shower or bath, air conditioning and soundproof walls. Its layout, with a double bed, is designed for a practical stay as a couple.
This 14 m² option combines a balcony with a main layout featuring two single beds. The private bathroom includes free toiletries, and the room has air conditioning and soundproof walls. Compared with the Double Room with one bed, it offers more flexibility in the bed arrangement for two guests.
At 21 m², this Superior Room offers views of the inner courtyard and access to a patio, as well as a seating area with a sofa. It is more spacious than the 14 m² Double Rooms and has a walk-in shower, private bathroom and air conditioning. Its main configuration has two single beds.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. If you want to explore the area actively, the guest house offers bicycle rental, cycling and walking tours, hiking and horse riding. Local culture tours or classes are also available, as are temporary art galleries.
Practical services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping and express check-in and check-out. The on-site café serves breakfast, with special-diet menus available on request. Some rooms have a hot tub, and family rooms and spaces adapted for guests with reduced mobility are available. The building has a lift. Reception hours are limited, so it is best to plan your arrival in advance.
Hostal Rural Villa Vieja is on Villavieja Street, in the medieval centre of Olite. Olite Castle is 100 m away, and the surrounding streets are lined with historic buildings, churches and places connected with the town’s past. Santa María Church and the Medieval Galleries are 110 m away; San Pedro Church is 120 m away. The Roman Tower of Chapitel is 150 m away, while Tudela Gate is 180 m away.
Olite railway station is 460 m from the guest house and Tafalla station is 5 km away. Pamplona Airport is 30 km away; Logroño–Agoncillo Airport is 54 km away. The Wine Museum is 200 m away and offers an introduction to the area’s winemaking tradition. For a winery visit, Bodegas Piedemonte is 1.0 km away and Bodegas Marco Real is 1.3 km away. The Bardenas Reales Natural Park is 12 km away, offering a different excursion from the streets of the old town.
You can spend time in Olite walking around the castle, admiring its Gothic arches, towers and gardens, and visiting the churches and medieval galleries. Walking tours and local culture visits let you explore the heritage without leaving the centre. To round off the day, the Wine Museum and nearby wineries offer an alternative connected with local production. If you are looking for open landscapes, the Bardenas Reales offer a change from the urban walk to an outing in the natural surroundings.
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Guests especially appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, along with the Wi-Fi and proximity to Olite’s heritage sites. Reviews of the facilities and value for money are also positive; staff receive a slightly more moderate rating.
Rates at Hostal Rural Villa Vieja vary depending on the season, room category and dates of your stay. To find out the current price, you can check the rates available for your trip.
Hostal Rural Villa Vieja is 30 km from Pamplona Airport; Logroño–Agoncillo Airport is 54 km away. Olite / Erriberri station is 450 m away and Tafalla station is 5 km away. You can take the train to Olite and continue on foot from the station. The guest house has no parking.
Olite Castle is 100 m from Hostal Rural Villa Vieja. Santa María Church is 110 m away and the Roman Tower of Chapitel is 150 m away. You can also visit the Medieval Galleries, 160 m away, and the Wine Museum, 200 m away. For an outing in the natural surroundings, Bardenas Reales Natural Park is 12 km away.
Hostal Rural Villa Vieja serves breakfast in the on-site café, with continental and vegan options. A gluten-free alternative can also be prepared if requested in advance. Breakfast is not included in the room rate.
Hostal Rural Villa Vieja requires a €100 damage deposit on arrival, payable by credit card. After the room has been inspected, the full amount is refunded to the card seven days after check-out.
Reception at Hostal Rural Villa Vieja is not open 24 hours and has limited opening hours. Check-in starts at 15:00 and is available until 00:00. You need to let the guest house know your expected arrival time in advance.
Hostal Rural Villa Vieja offers six categories for up to two people, with room sizes ranging from 14 to 21 m². There are Double Rooms with balconies, a Penthouse Room with a private entrance and Superior Rooms. The latter offer views of a landmark or the inner courtyard; one also has a hot tub.
At Hostal Rural Villa Vieja, bicycles may not be taken up to the rooms, and stag parties or similar celebrations are not allowed. Noise is also not permitted between 00:00 and 08:00. These rules apply throughout your stay at the property.