Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Backed by olive trees, palms and Cabo de Gato's rugged coastal landscape, this whitewashed villa near the turnoff for beautiful Playa del Playazo offers…
Must-see hotels in Andalucía
Andalucía
Perched above the sea in a pine forest at Doñana's western edge, Mazagón stands out among Spain's nationwide parador network as a true haven for nature…
Costa de Almería
Right in the heart of the action, this friendly, excellent-value hostal has attractive sky-blue rooms with wrought-iron beds and terracotta-tiled floors…
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…
Andalucía
A great base for wildlife watchers, La Caracola sits among woodlands and offers bright, contemporary rooms, comfortable common areas (including a cosy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Málaga
Málaga's splashiest new boutique hotel opened in late 2019 in a sumptuously renovated 18th-century edifice, paces from the Museo Picasso in the heart of…
Cádiz
Mellow, solar-powered Casa Caracol is Cádiz' original old-town backpacker. Cheery as only Cádiz can be, it has colourful, contemporary dorms for four, six…
Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol
Granada
A painstakingly restored traditional 1880s carmen, this much-sought-after, utterly charming hideaway sits on the Alhambra's southern slopes, in the upper…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
A friendly team manages this gorgeously fresh, outstanding-value boutique guesthouse. Custom-designed in blues, pinks and turquoises, the eight rooms are…
Andalucía
This superb five-room hotel lies inside one of Úbeda's oldest buildings, predating the Renaissance. Expertly run by the amiable Jorge, it has beautifully…
Vejer de la Frontera
A jerezano couple with an eye for interiors runs this adults-only boutique bolthole on the fringes of Vejer's old town. In the 11 all-different rooms,…
Arcos de la Frontera
This gorgeous, rambling, cliff-side mansion dating to 1729 once belonged to the great flamenco dancer Antonio Ruiz Soler, and still feels more arty home…
Grazalema
Named for a Lorca poem, this wonderful rural hideaway hosts 10 cosily contemporary rooms in a thoughtfully converted stable on a 32-hectare, middle-of…
Andalucía
A short distance below Zuheros' castle, this hotel has breathtaking views of the countryside from every one of its unfussily comfortable rooms, and is an…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
The laid-back, highly original, skillfully put together 14-room Alcoba feels like something architect Frank Lloyd Wright might have conceived. Rooms…
Parador Castillo de Santa Catalina
Andalucía
Next to the castle high on the Cerro de Santa Catalina, Jaén's parador reopened in spring 2020 after an exhaustive renovation. Beyond the allure of its…
Andalucía
An attractive Renaissance mansion conversion, the welcoming 'Consul's Houses' has elegant, predominantly white rooms with old-time touches, and spacious…
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…
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…
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…
Estepona
The 'boutique' label barely does this place justice. With its diminutive courtyard, trickling fountain, stately paintings and stylish antique furniture,…
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…
El Centro & El Arenal
Opened in late 2016, Seville’s second five-star GL (Gran Lujo, or Grand Luxe) hotel combines a sensitively converted period building with modern European…
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La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
This converted 18th-century palace cuts a contemporary dash near the Alameda de Hércules. It boasts 56 slickly styled rooms and suites with rain showers…
El Centro & El Arenal
Clean, contemporary styling, helpful staff and reasonable rates make this small hotel close to Plaza de Armas bus station an excellent midrange option…
Málaga
Reasonably priced for its ultra-central location, this boutiquey two-star overlooks the Roman theatre, with eight family-friendly apartments and 13…
Málaga
Part of a small chain of Spanish-run design hotels, this central accommodation is housed in an elegantly restored 19th-century building. Rooms are…
Málaga
The renaissance of the Soho neighbourhood is reflected vividly in hotels like this one, which has added slick new rooms to a handsome 19th-century…
Ronda
Acres of shining marble and deep-cushioned furniture give this modern parador a certain appeal, but really it's all about the views. The terrace is a…
Sevilla Province
With jaw-dropping views of the surrounding valley, Carmona’s luxurious parador (top-end state-owned hotel) occupies the 13th-century Alcázar del Rey Don…
Málaga Province
Owners Paul and Maurice pull out all the stops to make guests comfortable at this cosy B&B with dramatic views over Cómpeta's central square. Perks…
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
Marrying contemporary design with a fabulous location and stunning close-ups of Seville's mammoth Gothic cathedral, the EME impresses on all fronts. The…
Casa Rural Plaza de Santa María
Andalucía
At this multilevel house in the heart of town, nine cheerily decorated rooms come complemented by a lovely garden-patio and a rooftop terrace with superb…
Ronda
Hugging El Tajo gorge, the Montelirio has magical views. The converted palacio has been sensitively refurbished and rooms are sumptuous. The lounge has…
