Santander
This good, central hostel is built into an old townhouse facing the bay. The airy lounge provides TV, free tea, coffee and fruit, and sea views from its…
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Extremadura
The contemporary photos on the walls (eg Marilyn Monroe) do nothing to hide the simplicity of this tidy, unremarkable hotel – some rooms are cavernous,…
Alberg Mare de Déu de Montserrat
Barcelona
The main building of this 197-bed hostel is a magnificent former mansion with a Mudéjar-style lobby. Rooms sleep from six to 12 and the common areas are…
Los Amigos Sol Backpackers' Hostel
Madrid
If you arrive in Madrid keen for company, this could be the place for you – lots of students stay here, the staff are savvy (and speak English) and there…
Costa del Sol
If you want the Torre of cut-price-holiday legend, here you go. This concrete box set in a garden of lofty pines has clean if dated rooms and a decent…
Montserrat
The only hotel in the monastery complex has a superb location opposite the basilica. Rooms are comfortable though simple; some make up for the spartan…
Ibiza Town
This charming 15th-century mansion with a historical feel is set on a tiny tree-shaded Dalt Vila square. Some of the 13 all-different rooms are decorated…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This mellow, popular two-part hotel in the heart of teeny Boí features comfy, home-style rooms and a decent restaurant (mains €10 to €16), plus ski…
Picos de Europa
An 1880s Asturian mansion, much remodelled inside but still with plenty of original stone and wood, the Puente Romano is one of Cangas' more characterful…
Extremadura
This friendly and unpretentious family-run hotel is in a handy location on a narrow street just off the Plaza Mayor, above a popular local restaurant. Its…
Granada
The show-stopping white facade of this characterful hostal, speckled with ceramic plaques, sets the tone for the cluttered rustic interior. Rooms feature…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Superbly located across from the leafy Plaza Príncipe de Asturias, this hotel has a formulaic-looking dusky-pink exterior that conceals 70-plus large and…
Castilla y León
This is the most attractive accommodation option in Guisando, offering simple but spacious rooms with sweeping, pine-clad mountain views. El Fogon is…
Extremadura
With 22 rooms all facing the street (some with balconies and fine views), Hostal Alba Taruta has a fresh look with its white walls and tiled floors. It's…
Barcelona
This friendly hotel offers four different types of rooms, from small and cramped to more spacious options with an outdoor nook (large enough for a table,…
El Hierro
Overseen by the friendly team behind Hotel Boomerang in Valverde, these bright, modest and well-kept self-catering apartments for two to three guests sit…
Málaga
Close to the cathedral and Picasso museum, the Carlos V is enduringly popular. Benefiting from regular renovations, bathrooms sparkle in a uniform of…
Picos de Europa
The solidly stone-built Refugio de Urriellu provides 96 tightly squeezed bunks, and communal meals, for hikers and climbers at 1953m altitude at the foot…
Picos de Europa
Just off Arriondas' main street, you'll find this bright and comfortable modern place with 23 colourful rooms and a facade built in indiano style, an…
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Badajoz
Several of Badajoz' classiest hotel picks are just across the Río Guadiana, a short walk west of the old town. This swish, sprawling complex sports modern…
Apartamentos & Pensión Los Volcanes
La Palma
This homey place has tasteful decor and some rooms with a small balcony. Apartments are studio-style, with a kitchenette, sitting area and bed all in the…
Madrid
Alongside the landmark Caixa Forum, close to the main museums and a short (uphill) walk from the city centre, this simple, friendly hotel is a…
Costa Blanca
A simple, minimalistic hotel with king-sized doubles and balconies, it has a few issues such as noise between rooms but prices are fair, and it has a…
Toledo
In a great location in the judería, this quality hostal (budget hotel) occupies an 18th-century Toledo house, meaning there's twisty passages and stairs,…
El Cotillo
These well-equipped, spacious apartments enjoy a great location, close to both the beach and a restaurant-rich part of El Cotillo. Apartments come with…
Puerto de la Cruz
Hotel Botánico is one of the most famous hotels in these parts, with beautiful gardens and a great pool area. The Botánico's spa centre offers wellness…
Pamplona
In a great central location, the Hotel Castillo de Javier has small but comfortable rooms. It's on a busy street, lined with shops and restaurants and…
Ibiza Town
On the plus side, this sprawling hotel has a pool and is big enough to usually have a vacant room, and its smart, modern 'premium' rooms come with…
Tossa de Mar
A bright, welcoming hostal sporting a touch of contemporary character and opening right onto the seafront promenade. Minimalist maritime flavour runs…
NH Collection A Coruña Finisterre
A Coruña
This elder statesman of A Coruña has a bright, traditional-meets-contemporary ambience. All 92 rooms enjoy sea views and soft furnishings, and guests have…
Madrid
If you’ll be in Madrid for more than a few days and you’d like the comfort and space of your own apartment, consider Apartasol. This traveller-friendly…
Picos de Europa
This 59-place refugio is attended, with meal service (breakfast €5, lunch or dinner €15), from March to November. It's reached via a 7km walk south from…
Comillas
Just east of the town centre, Esmeralda is a handsomely restored 1874 stone building with large, old-fashioned but tasteful rooms, comfy beds, splashes of…
Barcelona
Part of a chain of inexpensive Spanish hotels, the Medium Prisma has helpful staff and clean, well-maintained rooms, although they're on the small side …
Valencia Province
The only hotel in the town itself, this is close to beach bus access and has caring staff. The hotel is quirky, decorated with lively art and offering…
Southern Mallorca
Barely 300m from the port of Cala Figuera, Hostal Mar Blau is a friendly, particularly well-priced option. Rooms (the more expensive ones have air-con and…
Barcelona
Peacefully situated, the modernised Hotel del Mar has a strategic location less than 10 minutes’ walk from the beaches and seafood of Barceloneta, and the…
Palma de Mallorca
The Mirador's rooms have a stripped-back aesthetic built on clean lines, charcoal-white tones and marble floors. There's a small gym and a spa with a…
Andalucía
Not blue but mustard yellow (it's named after a tune the owner composed), this flower-filled compound is in the suburban maze of central Matalascañas…
Aragón
Camping Zuriza offers a range of accommodation, a simple restaurant, a food shop and superb surroundings at the heart of the valley, though parts of the…
