14 Best Hotels in Andalusia, Spain

In a traditional Granadino villa on the slopes of the Alhambra, this privately run lodging is one of Granada's most stylish hotels. The rooms are bright, airy, and furnished with antiques; most also have private verandas with views over the city and the Sierra Nevada. The terraced garden, with watering troughs fed by an irrigation system from the Alhambra, is a peaceful oasis. Try to book the room in the torre (tower) for the views.

This lovely country house, 6 km (4 miles) from Aracena, is nestled in 150 acres of woods and is run by a charming British couple, Sam and Jeannie Chesterton, who include big breakfasts in the room price and offer dinner for €35. You'll enjoy vegetables and herbs from the garden and eggs from their own chickens, and Jeannie also conducts Spanish cooking courses for groups of up to eight people. Three woodland vacation cottages are available, converted from former stables and workers' cottages. Views from the infinity pool (heated) are spectacular.

With regular classical concerts, a music room off the central patio, and instruments for guests to use, including pianos in some of the soundproofed rooms, this 18th-century manor house is ideal for touring professional musicians and music fans in general. Each room is named for a different composer, and furnishings include family antiques. There's a small glass-wall elevator, a patio garden and cafeteria, and a roof terrace overlooking the Judería and La Giralda. The terrace has a pool and a cocktail bar where guests also enjoy breakfast until 1 pm.

This small hotel, occupying a collection of houses just a stone's throw from the mezquita, combines enchanting antique furnishings with modern amenities, but its greatest asset is its helpful staff. The spacious rooms come with computers and unlimited Internet usage. Breakfast is generous and is served either in the room or on one of the small patios.

If you’re looking for a self-catering option in the heart of Santa Cruz, you can’t go wrong at this comfortable town house, originally an 18th-century mansion. The one-bedroom units (single and double beds available) with kitchenette and pull-out sofa are perfect for families and small groups. The bustling Plaza de la Alfalfa is right on the doorstep, offering local flavor (choose one of the units at the back to avoid street noise). Staff go the extra mile to welcome you and provide information about Seville. The rooftop terrace has a small plunge pool.

Tucked away down a quiet side street in the heart of the Centro district—just a 15-minute walk from the main sights—this restored 18th-century town house pays homage, decor-wise, to the Roman Emperor after whom the street is named. Furnishings and decor throughout have a classical air, while coffee-capsule machines in all rooms and the rooftop plunge pool and cocktail bar provide modern touches. Choose the street-facing rooms for more space, or treat yourself to the junior suite that comes complete with a large private terrace and solarium.

Southeast Asian and Moroccan decor fuse to perfection throughout this carefully restored 17th-century palace in the heart of Santa Cruz. The quiet side street provides a welcome calm from the hustle and bustle of the main sights within an easy and short walk. The hotel itself spreads over three separate buildings, all restored with luxury touches such as oak floors, Bose speakers, and coffee machines. Feast your eyes on the views from the rooftop terrace, where a plunge pool and daybed in the lookout tower await, or book private vistas of the Giralda from the pool terrace suites.

This beautifully restored palace is unmissable, sitting proudly on its own in the middle of one of Granada's busiest shopping streets. While retaining its 19th-century classical architecture, the hotel also includes all the most up-to-date luxuries. The rooms (refurbished in 2025) are spacious and have a minimalist vibe, with dazzling white walls and shiny parquet floors.

A stone’s throw from the Paseo de los Tristes, this restored 17th-century mansion has a fine tiered patio. The spacious rooms have a romantic air to them, and it's worth paying extra (around €50) for the deluxe suite, whose balcony has exceptional views of the Alhambra, or splurging on a Jacuzzi suite. Don't miss the complimentary afternoon tea.

Nestled next to the alcázar—the monument and hotel share walls—this 17th-century noble house offers a tasteful boutique experience in a very quiet corner. The peaceful interiors are done in white, gray, and teal, with original features such as tiling and wrought-iron gates alongside graceful palms and modern art. All of the spacious rooms include a quirky piece of the original design, such as Roman flooring, Mudejar walls, or painted wooden ceilings. Extras include a wine refrigerator and complimentary tea and coffee, plus afternoon tea. Rooms No. 17 and 18 have terraces with the best views of the alcázar gardens and resident peacocks, which can also be seen from the windows in No. 15.

A peaceful oasis, this 18^th-century palace offers spacious boutique accommodations within easy reach of central attractions. Modern touches such as contemporary local art and plush seating combine seamlessly with historic details, including marble columns in the patio, beamed ceilings, and traditional shuttered doors. Rooms are generously proportioned, featuring neutral décor accented by Triana tiles in both the headboards and bathrooms. Attention to detail is key, from the mattress and pillow menus and in-room coffee machines to the order-by-app drink service on the terrace, with one of the largest plunge pools in Seville.

Two 18th-century mansions overlooking Plaza de Maimónides in the heart of the Judería have been melded into a modern business hotel with a cobblestone Mudéjar courtyard, carved-wood ceilings, and a plush lounge. The wing across the street is done in blues and grays and Norwegian wood. The large guest rooms offer plenty of luxurious extras along with higher rates to match. You can also enter the hotel through the old Moorish walls on Calle Cairuán.

This parador has superb views from its hilltop position among the ruins of Pedro the Cruel's summer palace. The public rooms surround a central, Moorish-style patio and include the vaulted dining hall and adjacent bar that open onto an outdoor terrace overlooking the sloping garden. Of the spacious guest rooms—decorated in light-gray tones—all but six, which face the front courtyard, look south over the valley (the best rooms are on the top floor). The restaurant serves local specialties such as partridge and spicy spinach.

Opened in 2021 in the middle of Seville’s pedestrian center, this modern hotel puts you at the heart of the action. The main attractions and the river are just a short walk away, but inside you’ll find an oasis of tranquility. All rooms are spacious and include welcome touches such as an espresso coffee machine and comfy seating. Decoration is functional, but the giant bedsteads, whose design mimics the Puerta del Perdón to the cathedral across the road, provide a striking touch of history. The rooms on the fourth floor facing south come with private terraces, while the rooftop terrace (complete with a pool and cocktail bar) enjoys privileged views of the Giralda, best admired at night.