The 10 Best Hotels for Foodies in the Basque Country

With a long and proud culinary tradition here that borders on religion, it is no wonder why The Basque Country is considered one of the best dining destinations on the planet. Don’t just take our word for it; the region boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than anywhere else on earth. And for every one of those, there are ten more extraordinary eateries—from iconic pintxos bars to hidden local favorites to innovative chef-driven kitchens—that are just waiting to be discovered by the intrepid traveler. Some of the hotels below house a few of these world-class restaurants themselves, while the rest of the picks on our list are located in ideal proximity to the best of the best of the Basque Country’s famed gastronomical culture.