5 Best Hotels in Catalonia, Valencia, and the Costa Blanca, Spain

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Lodgings on the Costa Brava range from the finest hotels to spartan pensions. The better accommodations are usually well situated and have splendid views of the seascape. Many simple hotels provide a perfectly adequate stopover. If you plan to visit during the high season (July and August), be sure to book reservations well in advance at almost any hotel in this area, especially the Costa Brava, which remains one of the most popular summer resort areas in Spain. Many Costa Brava hotels close down in the winter season, between November and March.

Bellmirall

$ | Carrer de Bellmirall 3, Girona, 17004, Spain

This pretty little hostal (guesthouse) in the old city, on the edge of El Call, makes up in value and location what it lacks in amenities and services; when there's no staff on call, you come and go with your own key.

Pros

  • Steps from the important sites
  • Charming sitting room
  • Good value

Cons

  • Bedrooms are small
  • Some rooms have shared bathrooms
  • No elevator
Carrer de Bellmirall 3, Girona, 17004, Spain
972-204009
Hotel Details
Closed Jan.
7 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Hostal Fornet

$ | Calle Beniardá 1, Altea, 03590, Spain

The pièce de résistance at this simple, pleasant hotel, located at the highest point of Altea's historic center, is the roof terrace with its stunning view; from here, you look out over the church's distinctive blue-tiled cupola and the surrounding tangle of streets, with a Mediterranean backdrop.

Pros

  • Lovely views
  • Top value
  • Multilingual owners

Cons

  • No pool or beach
  • Small rooms
  • Door is locked when reception is not staffed, and you have to call to be let in
Calle Beniardá 1, Altea, 03590, Spain
650-463542
Hotel Details
23 rooms
No Meals

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Hostal Loreto

$ | Calle Loreto 12, Dénia, 03700, Spain

Travelers on tight budgets will appreciate this basic yet impeccable lodging, set in a former nunnery and located on a central pedestrian street in the historic quarter just steps from the Town Hall. The rooms are nothing fancy, but the price is right.

Pros

  • Great central location
  • Wallet-friendly option
  • Roof terrace

Cons

  • No elevator
  • Dated room decor
  • Rooms can be dark
Calle Loreto 12, Dénia, 03700, Spain
966-435419
Hotel Details
43 rooms
No Meals

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Hotel Duràn

$ | Carrer Lasauca 5, Figueres, 17600, Spain

Dalí had his own private dining room in this former stagecoach relay station, though the guest rooms, refurbished in bland pale-wood tones and standard contemporary furnishings, offset the hotel's historic 19th-century exterior.

Pros

  • Good central location
  • Dining room has pictures of Dalí
  • Family-friendly

Cons

  • Rooms lack character
  • Parking inconvenient and an extra charge
  • Somewhat erratic service
Carrer Lasauca 5, Figueres, 17600, Spain
972-501250
Hotel Details
65 rooms
No Meals

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Sitges Beach Hostal Bonanza

$ | Plaça del Dr. Robert 2, Sitges, 08870, Spain

Set on the quieter east end of Sitges overlooking a charming square, this petite hotel offers affordable accommodations and a variety of room configurations. Rooms are bright and breezy, and some feature balconies and sea views.

Pros

  • Walking distance to beaches
  • Some rooms have nice-sized balconies
  • Great onsite restaurant with a fantastic terrace

Cons

  • No elevator
  • Basic amenities
  • Open-plan rooms lack privacy
Plaça del Dr. Robert 2, Sitges, 08870, Spain
93-8948281
Hotel Details
12 rooms
No Meals

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