Tarifa
At this popular hostel and coworking space full of digital nomads, the fruity-named, white-styled four-bunk dorms are crisp and spotless, with personal…
Must-see hotels in Andalucía
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
This gleaming, 40-room hotel overlooks the tapas-bar fun on Plaza del Cabildo, and makes an excellent, central choice for its sparkling modern rooms, wood…
Jerez de la Frontera
A beautifully restored 1920s mansion hosts 15 smartly classic rooms (marble floors, vintage furniture) over three floors surrounding a light-flooded, palm…
Ronda
Taking its cue from the Moorish baths next door, the Alavera de los Baños has a Hispano-Islamic theme, with exotic decor and tasty North African–inspired…
Sevilla Province
Conveniently located on the main strip through Osuna's historic centre, this spic-n-span hostal offers comfortable, uncluttered rooms decorated in…
Sevilla Province
This excellent-value hotel enjoys a prime location on Carmona's main square. It's a cosy affair with characterful and tastefully fitted rooms ensconced in…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Perched on a hillside about 500m inland from San José's waterfront, El Dorado offers an appealing combination of affordable rates and fine sea views…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
With a convenient central location, gleaming tiled rooms and a sunny, summery feel, Paco's scores across the board. Rooms, which come in various sizes and…
Sevilla Province
If you decide to sleep over in El Pedroso, this welcoming, family-run hotel ticks all the boxes. Its summery white rooms are clean and simply attired, and…
Marbella
In expensive Marbella, El Gallo – a traditional Spanish bar with a few rooms upstairs – is what you might call a rough in the diamond. Run by a welcoming…
La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
On a quiet street in the Macarena neighbourhood, San Gil's slightly out-of-the-way location is balanced by its proximity to the nightlife of the Alameda…
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
This immaculate two-star has stark white walls hung with bright artworks and cascading plants. The sunny, light-filled rooms, complete with parquet,…
Andalucía
A friendly, family-run hotel set in its own grounds off Laujar's western access road. Its spotless, spacious rooms are plainly furnished, but each comes…
Granada
Basic, value-for-money digs in a convenient central location just off Gran Vía de Colón are what you get at this friendly old-school hostal. The rooms…
Andalucía
Welcoming, bright Aznaitín is a far cry from the dreary hostales of old. Rooms are stylish and well sized, with good mattresses and large, appealing…
Granada
A lovely little hotel in the lively Albayzín quarter. Bullfighting posters line a small passageway that leads to the main body of the hotel where tasteful…
Cádiz
Rest assured that you won’t be living like a monk here. A fresh hotel in a 17th-century former monastery, this place has spacious, pared-back rooms with…
Córdoba
Within easy reach of the Mezquita and some good restaurants, the Maestre is welcoming, efficiently run and well priced. Rooms are medium-sized and fairly…
Córdoba
The special advantage of this luxury franchise (formerly the Hesperia Córdoba) across the river, near the Puente Romano, is the brilliant view from some…
Marbella
Not the most 'Marbella' (ie flashy) of Marbella's hotels, the well-located San Cristóbal dates back to the 1960s. However, regular revamps have kept the…
Cádiz' White Towns
A charming boutique conversion of a 19th-century townhouse, Canadian-owned adults-only No 31 has three intimate rooms with original tiling, wooden beams…
Córdoba
This former mansion stands directly opposite its namesake monument and sports a broad miscellany of art and antiques in its common areas. There are some…
Granada
A Moorish-era house, extended in the 16th and 17th centuries, with a fetching double patio around which rooms, some with Alhambra views, are arranged on…
Málaga
This French-run guesthouse, in the historic part of town, has eight rooms set around the kind of atmospheric patio that’s known as a riad in Morocco. The…
Andalucía
Enjoying a tranquil streamside setting in Vélez Blanco, El Palacil offers spacious apartments for up to six people, with rustic homey decor and big…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
This secluded campground is tucked into a cove 1km south of Las Negras. Signposted from the entrance of the village, it offers tent pitches and bungalows …
Andalucía
Welcoming, family-run Guadalquivir has well-kept, comfy, ample rooms with pine furniture, though no memorable views. It's well run, just a few steps from…
El Centro & El Arenal
From the beautiful, columned lobby to the distinctive tile work, wrought-iron balconies and radiant religious art, this welcoming hotel has Seville…
Tarifa
A small, laid-back hostel in an equally laid-back town, offering plain, locker-equipped six- to eight-bed dorms, as well as two private doubles, courtesy…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Like everywhere in Agua Amarga, the Senderos hides its charms behind a cool white exterior. Inside it reveals spacious, light-filled rooms with polished…
Málaga Province
A 2km uphill hike from the train station, but worth it, La Campana is a favourite for outdoor types, especially climbers. There are various sleeping…
Costa del Sol
The small apartments here are cosily kitted out with a happy mishmash of furniture and textiles, and set around a small courtyard decorated with pots of…
Málaga
Big, busy Don Curro is efficient and central, with well-appointed, spacious rooms and substantial buffet breakfasts. The only downside for some is that…
Costa de Almería
Right at the top of town, this delightful villa hotel offers five characterful rooms and suites with superb views, rustic dark-wood furniture and…
Los Caños de Meca
Strung around a leafy courtyard, this mellow, peachy-orange hacienda-style hideaway has 18 charmingly rustic rooms with surfy vibes, vintage furniture and…
El Puerto de Santa María
In a converted 18th-century building near the bullring, this sunny 10-room hostel is El Puerto's budget pick, with a homey, friendly feel, simple…
Córdoba
Entered from a quiet patio in the Judería, the Atalia sports elegant, owner-designed rooms in burgundies, russets and olive greens. Good breakfasts with a…
Tarifa
About 5km northwest of Tarifa, this converted watermill provides colourful, modern, well-equipped self-catering apartments sleeping two to four people,…
El Centro & El Arenal
Near the bullring in the Arenal district, the traditional Adriano scores across the board with courteous staff, classically attired marble-floored rooms…
Ronda
This is possibly the best budget option in Ronda, offering a warm welcome. Once a humble hostal (family-run budget hotel), it has been refurbished and…
