Andalucía
Seven cosy apartments just below Segura castle, with great views, a touch of bright art, cast-iron trimmings, fireplaces and minikitchens.
Must-see hotels in Andalucía
Málaga
Never mind this hostel's rather bleak exterior. Ride the elevator up to reception and things brighten considerably, with a great roof terrace, a nice…
Andalucía
The only part of this 16th-century palace that is genuine is the facade: the rest is authentic-looking faux, ranging from the intricately carved and…
Andalucía
Surrounded by olive groves 6km west of Cazorla (just off the Úbeda road), English-run Los Abedules is an excellent base if you have a car. It has three…
Andalucía
This large-ish, rustic-veneer hotel stands on a scenic spot on the Empalme del Valle–Arroyo Frío road. What gives it an edge is the big pool in lawned…
Andalucía
Though of recent vintage, the top-of-town Bombo has a rustic style that blends in with Aracena's time-worn architecture. Bright rooms have wonderfully…
Córdoba
A bigger and better-than-average hostal, with an airy patio, colourful tiling, potted plants, an in-house retsaurant and interesting architectural and…
Andalucía
On a characteristic El Rocío lane lined with whitewashed houses, this friendly hostal makes a great budget option, with 19 simple but well-kept rooms…
Las Alpujarras
This year-round 87-bunk mountain refuge (2500m) has hot showers and home-cooked meals (breakfast €6.50, dinner €17.50; vegetarian available on request) –…
Andalucía
The Noguera de la Sierpe is housed in a converted cortijo (farmstead) and has a good big pool and a picturesque fish-filled lake where you can kayak. The…
Arcos de la Frontera
The nuns who once lived in this beautiful former convent dating from the 17th century obviously appreciated a good view. It’s now a slightly chintzy,…
Los Caños de Meca
If you can get past the misleading name (there's no golf or even minigolf, and it isn't a hostal), this well-positioned year-round hotel where the road…
Andalucía
Friendly Raisa provides five straightforwardly clean and comfy rooms and three apartments with well-equipped kitchens. It also has a moderately priced all…
Andalucía
The María de Molina is housed in a 16th-century mansion facing a picturesque plaza. It's efficiently run, with well-appointed rooms which are arranged…
Costa del Sol
If you want the Torre of cut-price-holiday legend, here you go. This concrete box set in a garden of lofty pines has clean if dated rooms and a decent…
Granada
The show-stopping white facade of this characterful hostal, speckled with ceramic plaques, sets the tone for the cluttered rustic interior. Rooms feature…
Málaga
Close to the cathedral and Picasso museum, the Carlos V is enduringly popular. Benefiting from regular renovations, bathrooms sparkle in a uniform of…
Andalucía
Not blue but mustard yellow (it's named after a tune the owner composed), this flower-filled compound is in the suburban maze of central Matalascañas…
Huelva
True, it's housed in a soulless block, but this central business-class operation is efficiently run with friendly service, and some rooms have attractive…
Andalucía
Motel-style El Álamo, on the main road passing through Hornachuelos, sports a faux cortijo (farmhouse) style, with tiled roofs and wagon wheels strewn…
Andalucía
Popular with Spanish families, this salmon-pink motel-like lodging stands at the bottom of a hill of cork trees, with trails heading off nearby. It has a…
Andalucía
The Xauen has a superb location in the centre of town. Communal areas are decorated with large colourful photos on a random range of themes, while the…
Hospedería Reina de los Ángeles
Andalucía
An uncharacteristically hulking structure, on the southwestern edge of town, with an institutional vibe left over from its previous life as a student…
Las Alpujarras
For basic roadside digs in the village, this welcoming family-owned hostal does the job nicely. It's a fairly modest affair but there's a relaxed…
Huelva
A good, modern youth hostel, with 53 rooms around a pleasant bright courtyard. Rooms have two to six beds, and private bathrooms; towel and bike rentals…
Arcos de la Frontera
Fuss-free, well-kept rooms that could do with an update spread up and around a 17th-century, typically Andalucian interior patio at this down-to-earth…
Almería
Value for money and a convenient location on Almería's main drag are the main assets of this workaday three-star. Red rugs and jaunty wall lamps liven the…
Andalucía
Just below Belalcázar's castle, this well-managed hostel is intended primarily for walkers on the Camino Mozárabe, one of the longer and more obscure…
Las Alpujarras
This friendly, old-school hostal makes a pleasant base for the area. Rustic and homey, it offers basic, unassuming rooms and three self-catering…
Córdoba
Hidden away in a tiny street in the Judería, Italian-run Dreamers is excellent for anyone wanting a characterful place to stay at bargain prices. The…
Córdoba
A longtime backpackers' haunt, the Séneca occupies a rambling house with a few Moorish elements. A small cafe-bar supplies breakfast and drinks on a…
Andalucía
A smallish modern hotel on a quiet street, El Postigo provides spacious, comfy rooms in red, black and white. Staff are welcoming, and there's a pleasant…
Granada
On an attractive street snaking up from Plaza Nueva, this modest family-run outfit boasts simple, no-frills rooms, a terrace with Alhambra views, and an…
Cádiz
Beyond Cádiz' hostels, the friendly, centrally located Canalejas is a good budget choice, with small, simple, spotless rooms and that most sought-after…
Andalucía
Just east of the Ermita, Cristina provides comfy, colourful rooms around a cheerful tile-lined patio with lots of plants (sadly, no marsh views). The…
Seville
This well-used but grand 18th-century Sevillan house in El Arenal has an ornate patio and quiet, old-fashioned rooms, some of them embellished with rich…
Andalucía
It's a cookie-cutter chain hotel but is reasonably attractive with good-sized, bright rooms, friendly staff and a perfect location on Cazorla's central…
Seville
Near the city's main shopping district, the Hotel América is a professionally run three-star with a business-like sheen. Rooms feature standard corporate…
Granada
This small hotel has a prime location halfway up the hill to the Alhambra. Its small, basic rooms overlook either a back garden or the street, whilst one…
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