Must-see hotels in Extremadura

  • Hospederia Puente de Alconétar

    Extremadura

    Right on the historic Plaza de la Constitución, the four-star Hospederia Puente de Alconétar inhabits a restored 15th-century palace. Rooms are modern and…

  • Atrio

    Cáceres

    Impeccably sleek modern styling, sultry white-on-white rooms and some serious pieces of original contemporary art dominate this fabulous fusion of five…

  • Parador de Plasencia

    Extremadura

    One of Extremadura's finest, Plasencia's parador (luxury state-owned hotel) is a classic – oozing the atmosphere and austerity of its 15th-century convent…

  • Parador de Jarandilla

    Extremadura

    Be king (or queen) of the castle at this 15th-century castle-turned-hotel with a warm, welcoming feel. Carlos I stayed here for a few months while waiting…

  • Casa Rural El Recuerdo

    Extremadura

    Birdwatchers won't want to miss this lovely six-room casa rural just 12km southeast of Trujillo. It's run by expert birdwatchers, Martin and Claudia, who…

  • El Jardín del Convento

    Extremadura

    Bordering the Jewish quarter, this is one of Extremadura's most fabulous hotels. The gorgeous garden – all roses, vegetables and tranquil seating – makes…

  • Hotel Soho Boutique Casa Don Fernando

    Cáceres

    Cáceres' smartest midrange choice sits on Plaza Mayor right opposite the Arco de la Estrella. Boutique-style rooms, spread over four floors, are…

  • La Flor de Al-Andalus

    Mérida

    If only all hostales were such good value. A self-appointed 'boutique hostal', La Flor de Al-Andalus has 18 comfy, colourful rooms beautifully decorated…

  • Eurostars Palacio de Santa Marta

    Extremadura

    Above Plaza Mayor, the refurbished 16th-century Santa Marta Palace combines slick, wood-floored chambers with original features such as exposed stone…

  • El Cerezal de los Sotos

    Extremadura

    The Jerte valley is known for gorgeous casas rurales like this one. It's a quiet, homey, adults-only stone house dating from 1890, with beams, an open…

  • Parador de Cáceres

    Cáceres

    This old-town conglomeration of 14th-century Gothic palaces has swish, modern interiors, with bedrooms and bathrooms filled with style and comfort…

  • Hospedería del Real Monasterio

    Extremadura

    Centred on the Real Monasterio's beautiful Gothic cloister (now housing a bar and cafe), this old-fashioned hotel lets you live it up in a national…

  • Hotel Plaza Grande

    Extremadura

    Right on the Plaza Grande, this friendly, sparkling gem of a hotel is an excellent deal. Modern-rustic decor accentuates terracotta with cream paintwork,…

  • Hospedería Valle del Jerte

    Extremadura

    Built on the site of a 20th-century oil mill, right beside the rushing Río Jerte, this gleaming upmarket arrival offers elegant chambers styled in bright…

  • A Velha Fábrica

    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…

  • Hostal Emeritae

    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…

  • Palacio Carvajal Girón

    Extremadura

    An impressive conversion job has transformed this formerly ruined palace in the heart of the old town into a chic address. Rooms have modern fittings,…

  • Finca Santa Marta

    Extremadura

    All countryside comfort and rustic charm, this Spanish-Dutch owned country home lies cloaked in olive and almond groves, 14km southeast of Trujillo. There…

  • Parador de Guadalupe

    Extremadura

    Guadalupe's parador (luxurious state-owned hotel) occupies a converted 15th-century hospital and 16th-century religious school opposite the monastery…

  • Hostal San Miguel

    Extremadura

    A sweet, simple family-run hostal rambling across a lovingly revamped 17th-century house, 300m southeast of the Plaza Mayor. The whole place bursts with…

  • Aqua Libera

    Mérida

    For a Mérida-area sleep with a Roman-inspired twist, seek out this thoughtfully restored townhouse turned thermal baths and homey adults-only country…

  • Hotel Ilunion Mérida Palace

    Mérida

    Set across two linked 18th- and 19th-century buildings flanking the palm-dotted Plaza de España, five-star Mérida Palace is smart, efficient and…

  • Llano Tineo

    Extremadura

    This attractive, modern family-run country house sits on a wide-open plot gazing out to the sierra. All rooms are bright, comfy and enticing, with…

  • Parador de Trujillo

    Extremadura

    Given Trujillo's delightful overdose of hotels in historic buildings, it's no surprise that this parador (luxury state-owned hotel) occupies a former 16th…

  • Parador de Mérida

    Mérida

    You'll be sleeping on the site of a Roman temple in what was once an 18th-century convent, though this isn't Extremadura's finest parador (luxury state…

  • Posada Dos Orillas

    Extremadura

    In a fantastic old-town corner, this tastefully renovated 15th-century mansion is full of character. The 13 comfy rooms replicate Spanish colonial taste…

  • Hospedería Parque de Monfragüe

    Extremadura

    This tranquil four-star hotel, 1km north of Torrejón el Rubio, looks out across the plains to the national park and is partly run on solar power and…

  • Posada del Rincón

    Extremadura

    Behind the misleadingly tucked-away facade on Guadalupe's main square, this sparkling up-to-date posada sprawls back into 20 comfy, rustic-design rooms…

  • El Mirador de las Monjas

    Extremadura

    High in the old town, this super-friendly six-room hostería (small hotel) has bright, spotless, modern rooms decorated in a minimalist-chic style with…

  • Hotel Huerta Honda

    Extremadura

    Whichever room type you go for, the rich-orange-and-yellow Huerta Honda is a classy choice. Standard rooms are comfy, contemporary and tastefully styled…

  • Capitolio

    Mérida

    These gorgeously styled modern mini-apartments in a handy central location have equipped kitchens, plus plenty of space, light and sparkle. The individual…

  • Hospedería Conventual de Alcántara

    Extremadura

    On the eastern edge of town, this comfortable and stylish modern hotel enjoys a marvellous setting in a 15th-century monastery-turned-flour factory. It…

  • Hotel Adealba

    Mérida

    This chic hotel brings a classy, contemporary look to a revamped 19th-century townhouse close to the Templo de Diana. Each of the 18 rooms is different…

  • Parador de Zafra

    Extremadura

    Beyond the exquisite marble-pillared Renaissance patio in this gorgeously restored 15th-century fortress, airy rooms come richly dec­orated with burgundy…

  • NH Collection Palacio de Oquendo

    Cáceres

    Classy, spacious cream-coated rooms, complete with coffee kits, chunky mattresses, soothing lighting and stylish modern bathrooms, await within this…

  • Casa Rural Las Nieves

    Extremadura

    Inhabiting a handsome 19th-century mansion with considerable charm and attention to detail, Las Nieves has simple but attractive rooms with tiled floors;…

  • Hospedería Conventual Sierra de Gata

    Extremadura

    A modern makeover has turned this 15th-century convent, just outside San Martín de Trevejo, into a wonderfully smart, comfy and characterful hotel. Bright…

  • Antigua Posada

    Extremadura

    Occupying a lovely old 18th-century dwelling in the heart of Tornavacas, towards the top of the valley, this exceptionally welcoming and good-value place…

  • Hospedería Hurdes Reales

    Extremadura

    This beautiful four-star property is in the innermost reaches of Las Hurdes, close to where it eases over the hills into Castilla y León. Unlike other…

  • Hospedería Valle de Ambroz

    Extremadura

    Inhabiting a 17th-century convent at the southern edge of the old town, this fine, four-star hospedería has a gorgeous courtyard, vaguely old-world rooms…

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