Burgos
This hostal has an upbeat, contemporary feel – its slick white furnishings and decor are matched with light-pine beams and modular furniture. Three rooms…
Must-see hotels in Spain
Castilla y León
This is a gorgeous place to stay, with wonderful views, a peaceful setting and a fine restaurant (mains €12 to €18). Each room's decor reflects its name,…
Ávila
Stunning rooms in a wonderfully converted 16th-century Ávila townhouse make this one of our favourite places in town. The rooms are large, have airy high…
Almería
Attached to the plush Hammam Aire de Almería, this elegant hideaway is perfectly situated on beautiful Plaza de la Constitución, just steps from some of…
Costa Brava
A charming, family-run hotel in a 1910 mansion at the out-of-town end of Besalú's grand medieval bridge. The 11 rooms have tiled floors, high ceilings and…
Valencia
Opened in 2017, this handsome hotel occupies a strategic corner in an area of quiet lanes near the market. With just 22 rooms, it's a personal, intimate…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This is everything a hostel should be: stylish rooms for two to seven guests feature large beds with orthopaedic mattresses, the suite has a hot tub,…
Madrid
One of the landmark properties of the designer Room Mate chain of hotels, Hotel Alicia overlooks Plaza de Santa Ana with beautiful, spacious rooms. The…
Cartagena
On a quiet central street overlooking the ruins of the forum, this modern option offers plenty of quality for the price. The superior rooms have bigger…
Andalucía
A great base for wildlife watchers, La Caracola sits among woodlands and offers bright, contemporary rooms, comfortable common areas (including a cosy…
Serra de Tramuntana
Each of the five rooms at this lovely old stone house is named after a Mediterranean wind and is individually designed, but all are turned out with…
Hospedería La Gran Casa Mudéjar
Segovia
Spread over two buildings, this place has been magnificently renovated, blending genuine 15th-century Mudéjar carved wooden ceilings in some rooms with…
Murcia Province
Excellent accommodation is available in Mula at El Molino de Felipe. This is a peaceful rural retreat set among citrus and olive groves in a still-working…
Serra de Tramuntana
Can Busquets gets it right on so many levels – a heartfelt welcome, pretty gardens and spirit-lifting mountain views (especially at sunset). The Mallorcan…
Las Alpujarras
A beautifully restored 400-year-old house in tiny Ferreirola, 4km southeast of Pitres, Casa Ana has just 10 rustic-chic rooms (handmade tiles, chestnut…
Madrid
Now here's something special. The views alone would be reason enough to come to this hotel and definitely worth paying extra for – rooms with balconies…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
In the heart of Agua Amarga village, MiKasa is an enchanting romantic retreat. A few blocks back from the beach (but still within easy walking distance),…
Andalucía
This idyllic hotel occupies a grand casa señorial (manor house) overlooking the marshes at the eastern end of town. Rooms have character: rustic tiled…
Madrid
You'd be hard-pressed to find better value anywhere in Europe than here in this overhauled hotel. Rooms have a fresh, contemporary look with white wood…
Castilla-La Mancha
Parador de Alarcón is one of the grand castle paradores (luxurious state-owned hotels) found throughout the country, so you might as well go the whole hog…
Salamanca
A palatial hotel with part of the city's Roman wall flanking the garden. Rooms are decorated in soothing café-con-leche shades with crisp white linens and…
El Centro & El Arenal
Run by a young, sociable crew, this Arenal hostel ticks all the boxes. It's within easy walking distance of the big sights, the mixed dorms are clean and…
Salamanca
This is a very Salamanca address, infused as it is with elegance and impeccable service. The look is brighter than you might imagine with the use of…
Murcia
A total renovation has left this old city-centre hotel unrecognisable. It now offers unbeatable value for its spacious, stylish, commodious rooms, which…
Aínsa
Tucked under an arcade on Aínsa’s ancient main square and exhibiting a style best described as historical-boutique, the Siete Reyes offers six rooms fit…
ApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini
Madrid
Modern, spacious studios and suites are only half the story at this terrific property just down the hill from Plaza de España. Definitely pay extra for a…
Serra de Tramuntana
Hidden within lush vegetation and with views across to Deià’s hillside church and the sea beyond, this 19th-century nine-room stone house with gardens is…
Palma de Mallorca
This boutique hotel, with its 32 stylish designer rooms gathered discreetly around a quiet inner courtyard, is a real bargain. Good-quality mattresses and…
Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro
León
Now here's something special. Arrayed around a medieval courtyard and an annex to the Real Colegiata de San Isidoro, this gorgeous place has contemporary…
Aragón
The modern, clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, efficient staff are reason enough to stay here, but pushing the boat out further are fantastic buffet…
Southern Mallorca
A delightful rustic guesthouse near Ses Covetes, Can Canals has 19 well-appointed rooms, most in a lovely, renovated farmhouse that drips with rural…
Sevilla Province
Discreetly sited in a revamped 18th-century townhouse, this delightfully sprawling hotel offers 13 colourful rooms and a picturesque, orange-hued patio…
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
A short hop from the cathedral and Alcázar, this stately casa (house) is positively regal. Setting the tone is the elegant, period decor – wooden ceilings…
Salamanca
One of Salamanca's most charming boutique hotels, Microtel Placentinos is tucked away on a quiet street and has rooms with exposed stone walls and wooden…
Getaria
Set among txakoli vineyards with views of Getaria's lighthouse and the sea beyond, this hideaway 4km west of Getaria has exquisite rooms and suites, most…
Dénia
This modern designer hotel, set in a handsome four-square old building, overlooks the port with just 20 spotlit rooms, colourful bedspreads and art on the…
Cáceres
This old-town conglomeration of 14th-century Gothic palaces has swish, modern interiors, with bedrooms and bathrooms filled with style and comfort…
Chueca
In a classy corner of Chueca, these architect-designed apartments, ranging from 45 sq metre up to 130 sq metre, are stylish and make you feel like you've…
Segovia
Sitting by the riverbank in the valley beneath the Alcázar, this charming, tranquil little hotel has lavish rooms beautifully styled to suit those who…
Castilla y León
Tordesillas' most sophisticated hotel is the low-rise, ochre-toned parador, surrounded by pine trees and just outside town. Some rooms have four-poster…
