Must-see hotels in Andalucía

  • Albergue Camino de Santiago

    Andalucía

    Just below Belalcázar's castle, this well-managed hostel is intended primarily for walkers on the Camino Mozárabe, one of the longer and more obscure…

  • The Dreamers & Co

    Córdoba

    Hidden away in a tiny street in the Judería, Italian-run Dreamers is excellent for anyone wanting a characterful place to stay at bargain prices. The…

  • Las Terrazas de la Alpujarra

    Las Alpujarras

    This friendly, old-school hostal makes a pleasant base for the area. Rustic and homey, it offers basic, unassuming rooms and three self-catering…

  • Séneca Hostel

    Córdoba

    A longtime backpackers' haunt, the Séneca occupies a rambling house with a few Moorish elements. A small cafe-bar supplies breakfast and drinks on a…

  • Hotel El Postigo

    Andalucía

    A smallish modern hotel on a quiet street, El Postigo provides spacious, comfy rooms in red, black and white. Staff are welcoming, and there's a pleasant…

  • Pensión Landázuri

    Granada

    On an attractive street snaking up from Plaza Nueva, this modest family-run outfit boasts simple, no-frills rooms, a terrace with Alhambra views, and an…

  • Hostal Canalejas

    Cádiz

    Beyond Cádiz' hostels, the friendly, centrally located Canalejas is a good budget choice, with small, simple, spotless rooms and that most sought-after…

  • Pensión Cristina

    Andalucía

    Just east of the Ermita, Cristina provides comfy, colourful rooms around a cheerful tile-lined patio with lots of plants (sadly, no marsh views). The…

  • Hotel Simón

    Seville

    This well-used but grand 18th-century Sevillan house in El Arenal has an ornate patio and quiet, old-fashioned rooms, some of them embellished with rich…

  • Hotel Ciudad de Cazorla

    Andalucía

    It's a cookie-cutter chain hotel but is reasonably attractive with good-sized, bright rooms, friendly staff and a perfect location on Cazorla's central…

  • Hotel Puerta de las Granadas

    Granada

    This small hotel has a prime location halfway up the hill to the Alhambra. Its small, basic rooms overlook either a back garden or the street, whilst one…

  • Hotel América

    Seville

    Near the city's main shopping district, the Hotel América is a professionally run three-star with a business-like sheen. Rooms feature standard corporate…

  • Lujo Pobre

    Andalucía

    The best of Montilla town's limited options, friendly Lujo Pobre has three cosy rooms (two sharing the same bathroom) in a home-like house strewn with the…

  • Hotel Lima

    Marbella

    Although this hotel doesn't have a lot of character, it does provide a good central base near the beach. The rooms have dark-wood furnishings and floral…

  • Hotel Sevilla

    Almería

    This basic budget hotel makes a good base for exploring the centre. Within easy walking distance of the central tapas district, it's a quiet, modest set…

  • Hotel Monasterio San Miguel

    El Puerto de Santa María

    A smart restaurant, a pool in semitropical gardens, and classically elegant rooms with an old-meets-new feel await at this refurbished 18th-century…

  • Hotel Sur

    Málaga

    A good no-frills budget option located a Messi volley away from the Plaza de la Marina, the Sur is plain but pristine clean. Upping its score are friendly…

  • Hotel Toril

    Antequera

    If you just want a clean room to crash in without perfumed soaps or herbal teas laid out on the dresser, Toril will do nicely – and, at this price, it’s…

  • Hotel Plaza Escribano

    Andalucía

    This friendly hotel in Moguer's historic core offers modern, pastel-hued rooms surrounding a central patio with potted plants; there’s a small library and…

  • Hostal Italia

    Fuengirola

    Right in the middle of town, this cheap and cheerful family-run hotel offers no bells and whistles but all the basic comforts without pretension or fuss…

  • Hotel La Pinta

    Andalucía

    Conveniently located on Palos' main street, this well-run hotel has clean old-fashioned rooms and a decent restaurant downstairs (complete with models of…

  • Hotel Andalucía

    Las Alpujarras

    On the main drag, this central two-star is well placed near the Balneario and has clean, anonymous rooms, and an outdoor pool.

  • Hostal Arrecife

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    On Las Negras’ main street, Hostal Arrecife has modest summery rooms, some with sea views from their balconies.

  • Hotel Bellas Artes

    Jerez de la Frontera

    This converted neoclassical palace overlooks Jerez' cathedral from its rooftop terrace and suites. An exquisite carved-stone corner pillar graces its sand…