Aragón
Just below the church, delightful Posada Magoria is crammed with vintage character and lovingly kept by a family with lots of local knowledge. The kitchen…
Must-see hotels in Spain
Castilla y León
Inhabiting part of the Romanesque monastery of the same name but with a contemporary makeover, this charming posada (rural home) is the most atmospheric…
La Latina & Lavapiés
At last a boutique hotel in the heart of La Latina. This restored 19th-century posada sits on one of our favourite Madrid streets, and rooms either look…
Castilla y León
Large rooms with wooden floors and wooden beams make this place an excellent choice. It's a large complex, close to the main entrance of town and on a…
El Cotillo
This very clean, smart, modern and good-value boutiquey 18-room hotel is a bright and cheery choice with responsive and welcoming staff and a simply…
Andalucía
An attractive Renaissance mansion conversion, the welcoming 'Consul's Houses' has elegant, predominantly white rooms with old-time touches, and spacious…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This adorable four-room hostel in a central location has some delightful period features, such as wall and floor tiling. Accommodation is limited, running…
Andalucía
A big draw of this unique and welcoming hotel is that it has its very own baños árabes, a Moorish fantasy of baths and arches; room rates include a 90…
Pollença
This 15th-century, two-storey town house in Pollença was handed over to the brethren of the Monestir de Lluc as a resting place for pilgrims. It's now a…
Costa da Morte
This beautifully reconstructed 400-year-old farmstead sits in verdant countryside 1km outside Camariñas. The seven rooms are homey and pretty in perfect…
Galicia
The Ribeira Sacra's best-known monastery is also an indulgent hotel with all the comforts, including a panoramic spa and a wonderful setting among thick…
Extremadura
This excellent country hotel, set in a former textile mill, has duplex-style doubles and family rooms rich in stone walls, dark woods, earthy colours and…
Costa Brava
Spread across leafy grounds 2km southwest of L'Estartit and 800m from the seaside, this friendly, year-round operation is one of Catalonia's best…
Galicia
A real treat, the San Benito is housed in a 16th-century former convent near the harbour. Its 33 rooms are elegant, individually decorated and very…
Las Alpujarras
Occupying a typical old house opposite Capileira's church, this terrific three-star is the pick of several village accommodations run by the same…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
This wonderful boutique hotel has just eight rooms: two are located in the original building with beamed ceilings, wooden shutters and balconies…
Corralejo
These small-but-smart and cheery apartments in a quiet street several blocks back from the water offer great value for those who enjoy an emphasis on…
Mérida
This fabulous place has a relaxed feel enhanced by cosy, contemporary rooms drenched in fresh whites and creams. Top-floor 'superior doubles', with soft…
Castilla y León
Beautifully rustic and tastefully rough-hewn rooms with soothing pale colour schemes and attractive artworks make this friendly place an excellent…
Andalucía
Well-travelled Dutch owners Peter Jan and Monica rent out these six cottages on Alájar's western outskirts, ideal for families or anybody wanting a self…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
An elegant outpost of the famous London members' club, with luxuriously appointed rooms, an exclusive bar peopled with celebs, yoga classes, a 24-hour gym…
Madrid
An old Madrid classic, this former palace of the Duque de Lerma opened as a hotel in 1911 and was Spain’s second luxury hotel. Ever since it has looked…
Barcelona
The only hotel on Montjuïc is a designer five-star job. Local architect Oscar Tusquets took the shell of a building built for the 1929 World Fair and…
Madrid
The 24 rooms at this well-run hostal have exposed brickwork, updated bathrooms and a look that puts many three-star hotels to shame. It also has terrific…
Castilla-La Mancha
A three-way marriage between modern rooms, ‘design’ rooms and traditional historical rooms, the Rector is, in a word, magnificent. It’s difficult to…
Santiago de Compostela
An award-winning conversion of a 19th-century building, the Moure will please anyone who likes a little contemporary design adventure. It's comfortable,…
Castilla-La Mancha
This delightful country house makes a memorable setting to recharge and reconnect with Mother Nature. Whitewashed walls with traditional indigo trim,…
León
Despite the confusing 'hostal' in the name, León's sumptuous parador is one of the finest hotels in Spain. With palatial rooms fit for royalty and filled…
Serra de Tramuntana
'The Res' to its habitués, this is where the rich, famous or merely cashed up rub shoulders. A short stroll from the village centre, these former 16th-…
Alicante
This agreeably quirky place in the nightlife zone is a treasure with winding corridors, tiles, mosaics and antique furniture. Each room is individually…
Mallorca
With the Tramuntana as its backdrop, this country estate planted with fig, almond and carob trees soothes the soul. The standard doubles are comfortable…
Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos
Santiago de Compostela
Opened in 1509 as a pilgrims' hostel, with a claim to be the world's oldest hotel, this palatial parador is one of Santiago's major monuments. Even…
L'Eixample
An exquisite 1879 building awash with wooden floors, carved ceilings and a rooftop pool, this splendid address occupies the former headquarters of the…
West Castilla-La Mancha
Attached to Oropesa's hilltop castle is a 14th-century palace housing Spain’s second-oldest parador, which has managed to retain a heady historical feel…
Mallorca
Sineu's slickest hotel has ten rooms, each with its own style – furnishings range between wood-heavy decor to light wrought-iron frames, while beamed…
Estepona
The 'boutique' label barely does this place justice. With its diminutive courtyard, trickling fountain, stately paintings and stylish antique furniture,…
Serra de Tramuntana
The eight rooms of this gem in the middle of the old town reflect a muted modern taste within ancient stone walls. The 'House on the Hill' has appeared in…
El Raval
The massive foyer resembles a contemporary art museum, but the rooms, boldly decorated in red, black and white, are the real surprise. Most have a…
Northeastern Mallorca
One of Artà's loveliest hotels also offers some of the best value. Spacious, whitewashed bedrooms make the most of period features such as heavy wooden…
Málaga
Perched next to Málaga's Moorish castle on the pine-forested Gibralfaro, the city's stone-built parador (luxurious state-owned hotel) hums with a sultan…
