Must-see hotels in Andalucía

  • Palacio San Bartolomé

    El Puerto de Santa María

    Fancy a room with its own plunge pool, sauna, hot tub and deckchairs? It's all yours with the Spa Suite at the deftly designed, welcoming San Bartolomé,…

  • Casa Campana

    Arcos de la Frontera

    One of several charming guesthouses in old Arcos, Casa Campana has two cosy doubles, a four-person room and a five-person apartment, all filled with…

  • Hotel Fuente Capilerilla

    Las Alpujarras

    Total tranquillity, mountain views and 12 smartly rustic rooms (some with terraces) await at this Spanish-Belgian–owned hideaway in Capilerilla, La Tahá's…

  • Paraíso del Huéznar

    Sevilla Province

    Some 8km down the windy A455 east of Cazalla (towards Constantina), the Paraíso has five comfortable, country-style casitas (cottages). Sleeping from two…

  • Hotel Los Tilos

    Granada

    If you're after a strategically sited bolt-hole, this unpretentious hotel fits the bill. It's on ever-lively Plaza Bib-Rambla in the heart of the historic…

  • Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta

    Málaga Province

    A great hotel for such a small town, the Balcón has a wide range of facilities, including tennis court, pool and decent on-site restaurant. It's located…

  • Hotel Balcón de Europa

    Nerja

    This terraced hotel sticks out on a small promontory like a boat departing for Africa. Outside it's usually mayhem (this is Nerja's popular tourist…

  • Hotel Palacio Garvey

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Jerez' nominal posh hotel is a gorgeous 19th-century neoclassical palace conversion, with part of the ancient city wall visible from the lift. The public…

  • Feel Málaga Hostel

    Málaga

    Located within a suitcase trundle of the city-centre train station, the accommodation here is clean and well equipped, with a choice of doubles and shared…

  • Nuevo Hotel

    Jerez de la Frontera

    The Nuevo is a sweet 19th-century noble home filled with comfortable, simple, good-value rooms. The star is spectacular room 208, replete with Moorish…

  • Life Astuto Boutique

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Set in a stylishly converted historical building, this great little hostel has crisp, contemporary shared-bathroom dorms (mixed or women-only) for four or…

  • Room Mate Leo

    Granada

    Granada's outpost of the popular, youthful and ecosensitive Room Mate chain opens through a jazzy lobby filled with crimson sofas and splashes of sparkle…

  • El Hotel del Pintor

    Málaga

    The red, black and white colour scheme of this friendly, small hotel echoes the abstract artwork of malagueño artist Pepe Bornov, whose paintings are on…

  • Finca Valbono

    Andalucía

    Just 1km northeast of Aracena, this lovingly run farmhouse immersed in greenery offers a splendid mix of country charm and convenient location. It has 20…

  • Hotel Dos Mares

    Tarifa

    Opening onto blinding-white sands 5km northwest of town, Morocco-flavoured Dos Mares has bright, tile-floored rooms and bungalows washed in yellow, blue…

  • Hotel Catedral

    Almería

    In a prime location overlooking the cathedral, this debonair four-star occupies a handsome 1850s building. Inside, the decor slickly marries the old and…

  • Hostal Fenix

    Jerez de la Frontera

    There's nothing flash about this revamped 19th-century home – and that's part of its charm. The 14 characterful, unfussy rooms are impeccably maintained…

  • La Plazuela

    Sevilla Province

    With a central location just off Cazalla's main pedestrian drag, this modest lodging makes a convenient base. Its nine spacious rooms are individually…

  • Hotel Rural La Hortizuela

    Andalucía

    The 23 rooms here are colourful and well kept, but nothing fancy. What makes it special are the wooded four-hectare grounds, fenced in to protect plants…

  • Arte Vida

    Tarifa

    In a dreamy beachfront spot, 6km northwest of Tarifa, the Arte Vida has a deliciously laid-back feel and a handful of stripped-back, contemporary-design…

  • Casa Rural Jazmín

    Las Alpujarras

    A warm welcome awaits at this peaceful sanctuary hidden behind a swirl of bougainvillea in the upper part of town. It's a cosy set-up with four colourful,…

  • Cerro de Hijar

    Málaga Province

    Cerro de Hijar, set above the dazzling white village of Tolox and just within the Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves, sits at 650m above sea level. This…

  • Hotel Avenida Playa

    Southeast Cádiz Province & the Costa de la Luz

    It's all tasteful rustic design, floral paintings and warm yellow walls at this friendly, family-run eight-room hotel in the heart of Zahara. Best are the…

  • AC Palacio de Santa Paula

    Granada

    The modern frontage of this super-central five-star gives no hint of what lies behind. A cobbled cloister (where you can sip a Granada vino) forms the…

  • Posada de Alájar

    Andalucía

    The lovely English-Spanish owners of this basic one-star inn in the heart of town are keen walkers and have excellent hiking advice and materials. Among…

  • Hotel Zawán del Darro

    Granada

    In the buzzy riverside area of the Albayzín, this pleasant three-star occupies a tastefully restored 16th-century mansion. Expect stone floors, wood beams…

  • Hotel la Casa del Médico

    Andalucía

    This handsome old townhouse has been converted into a cute contemporary hotel, combining original features such as the high atrium and exposed stone with…

  • L'Atelier

    Las Alpujarras

    Hidden in the bucolic valley 4km south of Pitres, this welcoming French-run B&B is squeezed into a 350-year-old Mecina Fondales house. Its two cosy guest…

  • Párragasiete

    Granada

    With its blond-wood floors, smart furniture and clean modern lines, this warmly styled hotel feels more Scandinavia than southern Spain. But Granada pops…

  • Hotel Patagonia Sur

    Cádiz

    A glossy Argentine-run find offering clean-lined modernity and efficient yet friendly management just steps from the cathedral. The 16 rooms, all with tea…

  • Senator Huelva Hotel

    Huelva

    Catering to the business set, this impeccably maintained hotel is definitely your best bet in Huelva. Bright red banisters draped in greenery liven up the…

  • Palacio de la Rambla

    Andalucía

    The lovely Palacio de la Rambla gives you a genuine aristocratic mansion experience. The ivy-clad patio is suitably romantic, there are two beautiful…

  • Complejo Turístico Rural La Garganta

    Málaga Province

    It's amazing what you can make out of an old flour mill. La Garganta sits right next to El Chorro station, its former milling installations now hosting a…

  • Hotel Casablanca

    Andalucía

    Convenient for both the beach and Almuñécar's lively centre, this welcoming family-run hotel is dressed in neo-Moorish style, with smartly contemporary…

  • Hostal San Juan

    Andalucía

    A tiled, plant-filled patio with sky-blue arches welcomes guests at this hostal on a quiet street in the old town. Ceramic tiling, a sunny roof terrace,…

  • Hotel Coso Viejo

    Antequera

    This converted 17th-century neoclassical palace is right in the heart of Antequera, opposite Plaza Coso Viejo and the town museum. The simply furnished…

  • Hostal Comercio

    Sevilla Province

    A warm welcome awaits at this traditional family-run hostal. It's a modest outfit but its location, just inside the Puerta de Sevilla, is ideal and its 14…

  • Estrella de las Nieves

    Las Alpujarras

    At the top of town, this dazzling-white complex offers elegant, understated modern rooms with local artwork, hydromassage showers or baths, and terraces…

  • Hotel Sol y Mar

    Andalucía

    Possibly the best-value hotel on this coast, with perfect balconies overlooking a broad swathe of beach and little else. It has plenty of style, and…

  • YIT Abentofail

    Andalucía

    Boutique style at bargain prices, just off Plaza de la Constitución, make this characterful and friendly hideaway the best deal in town. Contemporary…

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