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Sipping coffee beneath the towering Pagoda Tree shading Café Vienés in La Taconera park. Surrounded by 16th-century city walls, you can hunt for historic statues hidden in the greenery and visit colourful peacocks and elegant swans in the park's mini-zoo.

Cross over leafy La Magdalena bridge into Pamplona's pretty Old Town, 2.5 km from the hotel. Packed with medieval architecture, highlights include the Gothic cathedral's dramatic cloisters and bustling Plaza Del Castillo, lined with bars and cafes.

For a day of family fun head to the Sendaviva Nature Park, a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Tiptoe through the haunted house, race down the bobsleigh track and spin on the carousel. The park teems with wildlife including lions, monkeys and baby bears.

Holiday Inn Express Pamplona's early-morning bus service helps you beat crowds to the breathtaking Pamplona Bull Run, held during the San Fermin festival every July. Our friendly Front Desk staff are on hand with safety advice and handy festival guides.

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