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Seville has grand old hotels, such as the Alfonso XIII, and a number of former palaces converted into sumptuous hostelries.
The Parador de Granada, next to the Alhambra, is a magnificent way to enjoy Granada. Hotels on the Alhambra hill, especially the parador, must be reserved far in advance. Lodging establishments in Granada's city center, around the Puerta Real and Acera del Darro, can be unbelievably noisy, so if you're staying there, ask for a room toward the back. Though Granada has plenty of hotels, it can be difficult to find lodging during peak tourist season (Easter–late October).
In Córdoba, several pleasant hotels occupy houses in the old quarter, close to the mosque. Other than during Holy Week and the Festival de los Patios in May, it's easy to find a room in Córdoba, even without a reservation.
Not all hotel prices include value-added tax (I.V.A.) and the 10% surcharge may be added to your final bill. Check when you book.
Located on the way to Trevélez in the pretty whitewashed village of Bubión that almost clings to the mountainside, these comfortable apartments (for two to four people) have open log fires as well as central heating and sweeping views across the valley. The entire complex is decked in flowering window boxes and terraces, in bloom almost the whole year. A small bar serves snacks and drinks, including locally produced wine and cured ham.
