Must-see hotels in Spain

  • Generator Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Part of the world-roaming, design-forward Generator brand, this stylish budget pick has much to recommend it, including a festival-inspired bar made from…

  • La Casueña

    Aragón

    Tiny Lanuza village, 3km south of Sallent de Gállego, was abandoned in 1976 when the reservoir which it now so picturesquely overlooks was created. The…

  • Grelo Hostel

    Galicia

    About half the guests at this good, friendly hostel are Camino de Santiago pilgrims on the Camino Mozárabe routes, which start in Andalucía – but it's…

  • Hotel AC Santo Mauro

    Madrid

    Everything about this place oozes exclusivity and class, from the address – one of the elite patches of Madrid real estate – to the 19th-century mansion…

  • Refugio de Góriz

    Aragón

    One of the Spanish Pyrenees' star refuges sits at the crossroads of an enviable network of paths in the shadow of Monte Perdido, for which it acts as an…

  • Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay

    Ibiza Town

    Ibiza's most talked-about 2017 luxury launch, the uberchic Nobu sits steps away from Talamanca beach. Dangling chairs, rattan furniture and a breeze…

  • Hotel Vincci Capitol

    Madrid

    Located in the landmark Edificio Carrión, this modern hotel has large rooms with muted tones, and some even have the novelty of circular beds. But what…

  • Hotel Hanoi

    Palafrugell & Around

    Occupying a beautifully renovated 1870 casa d'indians, the Hanoi feels more relaxed upmarket B&B than hotel. A grand staircase (no lift) twists up to nine…

  • Parador Castillo de Monterrei

    Galicia

    This parador in the 500-year-old Monterrei Castle, opened in 2015, successfully mixes historic atmosphere, contemporary comfort and superb views from its…

  • Albergue San Servando

    Toledo

    Occupying digs normally reserved for paradores (luxurious state-owned hotels) is this unusual youth hostel tucked inside a 14th-century castle – built by…

  • Hotel Don Paco

    Asturias

    Family-run Don Paco began life in the 17th century as a convent and exudes a strong sense of its role in Llanes' history, aided by the setting of its good…

  • Europe Villa Cortés

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Designed in the style of an ultra-luxurious Mexican hacienda, this hotel is truly sumptuous, with an exciting and dynamic colour scheme and decor. There…

  • La Posada de la Luna

    Aragón

    This attractive little eight-room hotel achieves a whimsical contemporary yet historical effect, juxtaposing century-old floor tiles and antique-style…

  • Tiagua 81

    Lanzarote

    Part of the eco-minded Lanzarote Retreats family, Tiagua 81 breathes fresh, rustic-inspired design into a beautifully revamped 19th-century finca and its…

  • Reitoral de Chandrexa

    Galicia

    The former curate's house next to Chandrexa church, 4.5km east of Parada de Sil, has three comfy, stone-walled, wood-ceilinged rooms with good bathrooms…

  • 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…

  • Parador de Granada

    Granada

    Few Andalucian moments rival waking up in within the walls of the dazzling Alhambra. Granada's luxurious parador (state-run-hotel) is housed in a 15th…

  • Option Be Hostel

    Córdoba

    Option Be is a small, attractive, welcoming, contemporary-design hostel in a quiet old-city street, with a delightful roof terrace and plunge pool. It has…

  • Hotel Santa Catalina

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This historic hotel is truly magnificent, with traditional Canarian balconies, showy turrets and a red-carpet-style arcaded entrance. The rooms won’t…

  • 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…

  • Hotel La Palma Teneguía Princess & Spa

    La Palma

    Technically two hotels (La Palma Princess and Teneguía Princess), this sprawling, self-contained resort complex near the waterfront is an excellent choice…

  • Hostal Terra de Mar

    Costa Blanca

    At this artistic and highly original hotel, a range of influences combine to exquisite effect. Each floor has its own style (via the stairs you can travel…

  • Ohla Barcelona

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Unfolding behind a Modernista façade dotted with metallic orbs, this beautifully designed hotel gets almost everything right, from the top-notch service…

  • Ca'l Bisbe

    Sóller

    The bishop who once lived here would no doubt appreciate the addition of the pool in this nicely restored 19th-century parish residence, but he may have…

  • Hotel Pulitzer

    L'Eixample

    Elegant bathrooms are tiled in beachy turquoise, carpets are stamped with zebra prints and there's a touch of tropical style at the Pulitzer, loved…

  • Agroturisme Son Vives

    Menorca

    This delightful, adults-only, traditionally Menorcan farmhouse is perched on a view-splayed hilltop 5km north of Ferreries, with panoramas stretching to…

  • La Victoria Petit Hotel Hostatgeria

    Northern Mallorca

    A side road just east of the bay of S'Illot winds up high to a magnificent viewpoint and this hermitage, the Ermita de La Victòria, that dates from 1400…

  • 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…

  • Nobu Barcelona

    Barcelona

    The luxe 2019-launched Nobu, opposite Sants station, has fabulous views across Barcelona, especially from the excellent 23rd-floor signature restaurant…

  • Santa Isabel La Real

    Granada

    Up in the Albayzín, this welcoming small hotel occupies a whitewashed 16th-century home that was once a casa de vecinos (house lived in by different…

  • Posada Fontibre

    Cantabria

    A tranquil haven in little Fontibre village, this old stone posada offers six very well-kept rooms just steps from the source of the Río Ebro. Decor is…

  • Hostal Spa Empúries

    Costa Brava

    This stylish hotel next to the Greco-Roman ruins fronts a sandy splash of beach. Breezy neutral-toned rooms have mosaic bathrooms inspired by the ruins;…

  • Hotel Rural Sant Ignasi

    Ciutadella

    A serene 18th-century mansion, planted in grounds of wild olive trees, Sant Ignasi lies tucked away in the countryside 4km northeast of Ciutadella. Each…

  • Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I

    Barcelona

    Like an ultramodern lighthouse at this southwest gateway to the city, the glass towers of this luxury megahotel hold more than 400 spacious rooms, most…

  • Rock Palace Hostel

    L'Eixample

    In a prime night-out-in-L'Eixample spot, this modern hostel is known for its sociable vibe, rooftop dip pool and buzzy club- and music-themed communal…

  • V…

    Vejer de la Frontera

    V… (for Vejer) is an exquisite creation: a beautifully restored 17th-century mansion set around a leafy patio, high above which a view-laden rooftop with…

  • Casa de los Azulejos

    Córdoba

    Hints of Mexico infuse this stylish eight-room hotel, where the patio is all banana trees, ferns and potted palms bathed in sunlight. The pleasing,…

  • Hotel Ronda Nuevo

    Ronda

    Opened in 2020, this modern, super-central offshoot of Hotel Ronda has three spacious rooms with gigantic beds, big screen TVs and other creature comforts…

  • Parador de Cangas de Onís

    Picos de Europa

    Cangas' parador (luxurious state-owned hotel) overlooks the Río Sella, 3km northwest of town. The main building, originally a monastery founded in the…

  • Inout Hostel

    Barcelona

    Beautifully located on a forested hill, this hostel has a strong social ethos, employing staff who have a disability. It's a friendly and welcoming place…

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