Málaga
The red, black and white colour scheme of this friendly, small hotel echoes the abstract artwork of malagueño artist Pepe Bornov, whose paintings are on…
Must-see hotels in Andalucía
Andalucía
Just 1km northeast of Aracena, this lovingly run farmhouse immersed in greenery offers a splendid mix of country charm and convenient location. It has 20…
Tarifa
Opening onto blinding-white sands 5km northwest of town, Morocco-flavoured Dos Mares has bright, tile-floored rooms and bungalows washed in yellow, blue…
Almería
In a prime location overlooking the cathedral, this debonair four-star occupies a handsome 1850s building. Inside, the decor slickly marries the old and…
Jerez de la Frontera
There's nothing flash about this revamped 19th-century home – and that's part of its charm. The 14 characterful, unfussy rooms are impeccably maintained…
Sevilla Province
With a central location just off Cazalla's main pedestrian drag, this modest lodging makes a convenient base. Its nine spacious rooms are individually…
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
Soothing, white minimalism on a cobbled Santa Cruz plaza, the four-star Palacio Alcázar sparkles in Seville's oldest quarter. It sports 12 lovely rooms,…
El Centro & El Arenal
With eight self-catering apartments and a central location handy for just about everywhere, Suites Sevilla Plaza is ideal for families, groups or longer…
Andalucía
The 23 rooms here are colourful and well kept, but nothing fancy. What makes it special are the wooded four-hectare grounds, fenced in to protect plants…
Tarifa
In a dreamy beachfront spot, 6km northwest of Tarifa, the Arte Vida has a deliciously laid-back feel and a handful of stripped-back, contemporary-design…
Las Alpujarras
A warm welcome awaits at this peaceful sanctuary hidden behind a swirl of bougainvillea in the upper part of town. It's a cosy set-up with four colourful,…
Southeast Cádiz Province & the Costa de la Luz
It's all tasteful rustic design, floral paintings and warm yellow walls at this friendly, family-run eight-room hotel in the heart of Zahara. Best are the…
Málaga Province
Cerro de Hijar, set above the dazzling white village of Tolox and just within the Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves, sits at 650m above sea level. This…
Grazalema
Mountain air and a homey feel create the perfect Grazalema setting at this rustic-design hotel with a snug lounge and masses of park activities…
Granada
The modern frontage of this super-central five-star gives no hint of what lies behind. A cobbled cloister (where you can sip a Granada vino) forms the…
Granada
In the buzzy riverside area of the Albayzín, this pleasant three-star occupies a tastefully restored 16th-century mansion. Expect stone floors, wood beams…
Andalucía
The lovely English-Spanish owners of this basic one-star inn in the heart of town are keen walkers and have excellent hiking advice and materials. Among…
Andalucía
This handsome old townhouse has been converted into a cute contemporary hotel, combining original features such as the high atrium and exposed stone with…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
The MC offers the best of both worlds – warm family hospitality and a chic, designer look. Inside, it's all sharp modern furniture, cool whites and slate…
Las Alpujarras
Hidden in the bucolic valley 4km south of Pitres, this welcoming French-run B&B is squeezed into a 350-year-old Mecina Fondales house. Its two cosy guest…
Cádiz' White Towns
This unique hotel 1km north of Olvera is the official start of the Vía Verde de la Sierra. Accommodation is in seven smartly updated rooms for one to four…
Granada
With its blond-wood floors, smart furniture and clean modern lines, this warmly styled hotel feels more Scandinavia than southern Spain. But Granada pops…
Cádiz
A glossy Argentine-run find offering clean-lined modernity and efficient yet friendly management just steps from the cathedral. The 16 rooms, all with tea…
Andalucía
The lovely Palacio de la Rambla gives you a genuine aristocratic mansion experience. The ivy-clad patio is suitably romantic, there are two beautiful…
Huelva
Catering to the business set, this impeccably maintained hotel is definitely your best bet in Huelva. Bright red banisters draped in greenery liven up the…
Complejo Turístico Rural La Garganta
Málaga Province
It's amazing what you can make out of an old flour mill. La Garganta sits right next to El Chorro station, its former milling installations now hosting a…
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
This superfriendly – and superpositioned – hotel is a great mix of chintz and style. In the lobby there’s an indoor water feature lined with superb…
Andalucía
Convenient for both the beach and Almuñécar's lively centre, this welcoming family-run hotel is dressed in neo-Moorish style, with smartly contemporary…
Andalucía
A tiled, plant-filled patio with sky-blue arches welcomes guests at this hostal on a quiet street in the old town. Ceramic tiling, a sunny roof terrace,…
Sevilla Province
A warm welcome awaits at this traditional family-run hostal. It's a modest outfit but its location, just inside the Puerta de Sevilla, is ideal and its 14…
Antequera
This converted 17th-century neoclassical palace is right in the heart of Antequera, opposite Plaza Coso Viejo and the town museum. The simply furnished…
Las Alpujarras
At the top of town, this dazzling-white complex offers elegant, understated modern rooms with local artwork, hydromassage showers or baths, and terraces…
Andalucía
Possibly the best-value hotel on this coast, with perfect balconies overlooking a broad swathe of beach and little else. It has plenty of style, and…
Costa de Almería
A big seafront set-up in Mojácar Playa, El Puntazo is made up of two hotels, one a four-star, the other a more basic one-star. Rooms in the four-star are…
Granada
Don’t let the ‘narrowest hotel in the world’ moniker put you off – and yes, it actually is, with a certificate from Guinness World Records to prove it –…
Andalucía
Boutique style at bargain prices, just off Plaza de la Constitución, make this characterful and friendly hideaway the best deal in town. Contemporary…
Tarifa
This contemporary hostel, accessed through a Tarifa-chic old-town boutique, is a welcoming, reliable budget choice. There are three spotless dorms…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
The excellent Camping Cabo de Gata offers year-round tent pitches and two-to-four-person bungalows – many newly built and equipped with air-con and smart,…
Tarifa
Sleek, all-white contemporary design sweeps through La Favorita's impeccable, boutique-inspired rooms, all with kitchenettes and coffee-makers. The best…
Triana
Escape the tourist hordes at this smart Triana hotel over the river from the historic centre. The polished black and white lobby sets the tone for…
