RICE Palacio de los Blasones
Historic facade three hundred metres from the cathedral
About this hotel
RICE Palacio de los Blasones takes its name directly from the blasones, the carved coats of arms set into its facade on Calle Fernan Gonzalez, a detail marking it out as one of the street's original noble houses. The cathedral sits three hundred metres away, close enough that the walk barely counts, and Plaza Mayor and San Lorenzo Church are both five minutes on foot. Suites keep functional modern decor over wooden floors, many with a balcony, and all include a minibar and a separate lounge with satellite TV. The fountain terrace and elegant restaurant serve creative regional cuisine, and Burgos itself sits directly on the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Route running past the front door.
- Historic facade
- Balcony suites
- Minibar
- Fountain terrace
Our take
Guests who want genuine old town history without sacrificing modern suite comfort tend to rate this one highest, and the balcony rooms particularly reward a short stay centred on the cathedral quarter and Plaza Mayor. Drivers should note the historic building offers no dedicated parking, common among Fernan Gonzalez's converted mansions, so a public garage nearby is worth booking ahead of arrival.
- ✓Request a balcony suite when booking, not every room has one and the street views over Fernan Gonzalez are worth the upgrade.
- ✓Book the fountain terrace restaurant for at least one dinner, its regional cuisine outperforms most nearby old town options.
- ✓Walk rather than drive here, the historic building has no on-site parking like most of Fernan Gonzalez's converted mansions.
Why we love it
- Carved historic blasones set into the facade
- Three hundred metres from Burgos Cathedral
- Fountain terrace with regional cuisine
- Directly on the Camino de Santiago route
Why guests love itRICE Palacio de los Blasones takes its name from the carved coats of arms on its historic Fernán González façade, a detail older children enjoy spotting, and stands 300 metres from Burgos Cathedral. Air-conditioned suites give families more room than a standard double, and some come with balconies. The fountain terrace is a calm spot between visits, and the elegant restaurant serves creative regional cuisine, better suited to older children than toddlers.