Casa Rural Plaza de Santa María
Andalucía
At this multilevel house in the heart of town, nine cheerily decorated rooms come complemented by a lovely garden-patio and a rooftop terrace with superb…
Must-see hotels in Spain
Castilla-La Mancha
Sigüenza's luxurious parador is set in the castle, which dates back to the 12th century and overlooks the town. The magnificent courtyard is a wonderful…
Vigo
Luxurious Nagari has a welcome personal feel to its classy contemporary design and service. Beautiful rooms in silver, gold, white and grey boast remote…
Hondarribia
It's not every day that the opportunity to sleep in a thousand-year-old fortress guarding the boundaries of Spain arises. This sumptuous offering from the…
Basque Country
Housed inside a beautiful 18th-century building in a prime location above the main square, this immaculate guesthouse has eight rooms set with light, high…
Valencia
Offering location, facilities and plenty more, this hostel sits right opposite the Lonja, a few steps from the central market. The rooms have happy retro…
Ronda
Hugging El Tajo gorge, the Montelirio has magical views. The converted palacio has been sensitively refurbished and rooms are sumptuous. The lounge has…
Alicante
Within an old Dominican convent, this commodious five-star choice harmoniously blends traditional and ultramodern. Enjoy the views from the small rooftop…
Las Alpujarras
This large family-run hotel makes an ideal base for walking tours of the area. It's well placed on the western entrance to the village and offers warm…
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
San Sebastián
Queen Isabel II set the tone for the beachfront Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra (Hotel of London and England) in the early 20th century, and it still…
Valencia
Handsome and contemporary, this hostel places itself firmly in the flashpacker class with facilities that include a gym, quality beds and an upbeat urban…
Castellón Province
Bang in the heart of old Morella, this noble Renaissance palace has been completely refurbished and offers a tantalising blend of historical feel and…
Hotel Hospes Palacio de Los Patos
Granada
Housed in a palatial 19th-century building, this is one of Granada's top hotels. Its sharply designed minimalist rooms, all in clean whites and pearl…
Bilbao
If money's no object, check into this stellar showpiece just steps from Bilbao's most famous building. It's modern chic all the way, with spacious guest…
Salamanca
This excellent place has smart and contemporary modern studios and apartments with kitchens; some have Nespresso coffee machines and all are sleek and…
Castilla y León
Close to the bottom of the hill where you begin the climb up into the old town, this hotel is an outstanding choice. The building dates to the 17th…
Cuenca
Located squarely between the old and new towns, this good-value hostal has spacious rooms with river views, rustic furnishings, ceramic tile floors and…
Madrid
Inhabiting a 19th-century palace a stone's throw from Plaza de Santa Ana, this flagship property of the respected NH chain has modern designer rooms with…
Dénia
The genial boss here is rightly proud of this top hostal on the waterfront strip. Rooms are compact but new in feel, with colourful bedcovers, faultless…
Salamanca
A cut above the average hostal, the stylish Concejo has polished-wood floors, tasteful furnishings, light-filled rooms and a superb central location. Try…
Chueca
This stunning boutique hotel makes perfect use of a 19th-century Chueca mansion. The look is classy and contemporary thanks to respected interior designer…
Salamanca
You're a long way from touristy Madrid out here, not far from the bullring, and therein lies part of this swish place's appeal. All of the rooms have been…
Basque Country
Blending old and new features, the 18 extraordinarily plush rooms at Hospedería de los Parajes have polished wood floors, artwork and original ceilings…
San Sebastián
Around the corner from the Plaza de Gipuzkoa, the family-run Pensión Joakina lays out the welcome mat for visitors with bright, spotless guest rooms set…
León
A cut above your average pensión and easily one of the best budget choices in León, Pensión Blanca has attractive, brightly coloured rooms in a good…
San Sebastián
Audrey Hepburn stayed here – as did Coco Chanel, Alfred Hitchcock and Mick Jagger, to name a few. The palatial Maria Cristina, opened in 1912, dominates…
Castilla y León
One of the best urban hostales in this part of Castilla y León, this fine place gets rave reviews and plenty of repeat visitors. Every room is different,…
L'Eixample
The most attractive half of this sleek hotel occupies the 1890s Modernista Casa Enric Batlló. Across the road stands a more modern extension, La Casa…
Segovia
This place gets rave reviews from travellers and it's not difficult to see why. Housed in a converted Segovia mansion and one of few hotels down the…
Salamanca
This luxurious hotel is an oasis of calm and luxury, and the antithesis of the cookie-cut homogeneity of the five-star chains. Expect vases of orchids,…
Santiago de Compostela
'Julia's Garden' is a delightful little 10-room option on the edge of the old town. Everything is bright and clean-lined, with great mattresses, plenty of…
Basque Country
This 17th-century mansion-hotel has seven atmospheric rooms that evoke a bygone age with old stone walls, low-beamed ceilings and polished antique…
Basque Country
This confident little hotel has small, searing-white rooms adorned with black-and-white pictures of piano keys, trumpets and other suitably jazzy…
Pamplona
In the centre of the old town, Hotel Maisonnave has spacious, contemporary rooms, and creature comforts including a small fitness centre, a sauna and a…
Valladolid
Polished floorboards, warm colours and creative lighting make these rooms some of the best in Valladolid. The service is similarly warm and welcoming and…
Spain
The former Convento de Agustinos (Augustine Convent), Parador Nacional is one of the town’s most important historical buildings and can’t be beaten for…
La Rioja
At this lovely hotel, some rooms have romantic four-poster beds; those facing east have beautiful views over the countryside. The attached restaurant …
Castilla y León
Right on Plaza Mayor, this fine 16th-century inn has been beautifully reformed and retains a tangible historic feel with lovely exposed stone walls. Some…
Castilla y León
This modern parador occupies a fantastic perch high above the town – the rooms don't have a whole lot of character but they're supremely comfortable,…
Castilla-La Mancha
The best digs in Consuegra are encased in a noble old house with tiled floors, antique furnishings and a pretty patio that evokes a bygone era. The duplex…
