Atapuerca and other routes in Burgos

Perfect transport connections

Hotel Ciudad de Burgos is located ten minutes away by car from the centre of Burgos, in the Castilian town of Rubena, a nexus of different roads that link France with Portugal and Madrid with the Mediterranean coast. It is also in the heart of the Way of St. James. We recommend these routes during your stay:

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AP-1 SALIDA 2 A-1 SALIDA 251 N-1 HM 249

Address: Ctra N-I, Km 249, 09199, Burgos, Spain

Lat:42.38140411º42º 22' 53.054796" N
Lon:-3.583817482º-3º 35' 1.7429352000004" W

We are located just 2 miles from Burgos Airport, 5 miles from the train station, 7.5 miles from the old town of Burgos and 6 miles from the Atapuerca archaeological site.

The charm of Burgos

Burgos is a city with a lot of character where you can discover the local culture, enjoy its nightlife, go shopping or sample its delicious tapas. It is an ideal chance to do some tourist activities but also to visit on business thanks to our hotel’s functionality and location.

Atapuerca archaeological site

We are the only hotel situated next to the Atapuerca archaeological site and its Interpretation Centre, an ideal excuse to visit this famous historical location.

Museum of Human Evolution

A modern museum where you will discover the findings of the Atapuerca archaeological site and the different derived interpretations. In the words of the museum itself, “We want to offer a holistic vision of human presence on Earth and give these extraordinary findings located in the Burgos mountains the place they deserve within the new theories of human evolution”.

Live Palaeolithic

The Live Palaeolithic reserve is a trip back in time. Biologists, naturalists and scientists offer a realistic vision on human evolution in a unique setting. Enjoy a safari in a 4×4 and discover the secrets of the Palaeolithic age.

Burgos Cathedral

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Burgos Cathedral is one of the best samples of Spanish Gothic art, although it also integrated other artistic styles during its construction, which finished in 1765.

Fórum Evolución Conference Centre

Burgos is also a business city and the Forum Evolución Conference Centre is the best example of that. Designed by the architect Juan Navarro Baldeweg, its more than 376,000 ft2 of space, distributed over six floors, host different spaces that include the latest technology and a state-of-the-art stage equipment for congresses and shows.

Way of St. James

Hotel Ciudad de Burgos is the perfect location to start the Way of St. James or for a relaxing stop in its rooms on the way. Arrive in Santiago de Compostela full of energy after your stay at HCB.

Monastery of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas

Founded in 1189, this monastery is one of the most important examples of Spanish medieval architecture with Gothic, Mudejar, Almohad, Romanesque and Renaissance influences inside. Don’t miss out on visiting its church, the Cloister of San Fernando and the Chapels of La Asunción and Santiago.

Miraflores Charterhouse

Beauty, peace and silence. That is what characterises de Miraflores Charterhouse, a monastery of Carthusian monks and the old palace of King Henry III of Castile. Inside you can find the Royal Pantheon of the parents of Queen Isabella I of Castile, King John II of Castile and Isabella of Portugal. The monastery was declared a National Monument in 1923 and an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1985.

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