552 Best Hotels in 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.

The view of the ría from this hilltop hotel outside Viveiro is unbeatable, and every room has one. The glassed-in breakfast area also faces the estuary as well as a cascade of trees; on a rainy day, you'd much rather be cooped up here than in town. Adjoining is the hotel's elegant (and pricey) Nito restaurant, which serves refined Galician cuisine such as percebes (gooseneck barnacles), spider crab, and lobster. The menu changes seasonally.

In the old quarter, this family-run inn is unabashedly kitsch with tinsel, twinkly lights, and tchotchkes everywhere you look. Extras include freshly baked cakes, hot chocolate, and mulled wine in the evening, and the hotel does an elaborate breakfast service. Though small, guest rooms are immaculately clean and individually decorated in pastels and gingham, with painted wood furniture. 

On a hill to the west of the village, this modern luxury hotel has commanding sea views and is close enough to the main beach to walk (but far enough to enjoy peace and quiet). Rooms are spacious with stylish furnishings, a private balcony, and hot tub. The central pool is a perfect spot for sunbathing if you don't prefer the sand. 

A prim business crowd fills this modern, centrally located hotel under the Marriott umbrella that's known for streamlined digs and professional service. The Guggenheim is a 10-minute walk away, and there's a busy cocktail bar and well-outfitted gym on the premises. 

This beautifully renovated Art Nouveau gem is the second oldest (after the nearby Sant Agustí) and among the best of Barcelona's smaller hotels. Abutting the Liceu opera house and 100 yards from the middle of La Rambla, the España dates to 1857 but was renovated in 1900–04 by architect Lluís Doménech i Montaner, who also designed the Palau de la Música. The decorative and sculptural detail is remarkable: don't miss the alabaster fireplace in the bar lounge, by Eusebio Arnau, and the undersea motif murals in the "Sala les Sirenes" breakfast room by Ramon Casas, a pioneer of Modernisme and co-founder of the art salon Els Quatre Gats. Guest rooms are arranged around a breathtaking top-to-bottom skylit corrala (central gallery) with wrought-iron railings and sgraffito-carved walls. Accommodations are a bit small but are handsomely decked out in grays and dark browns, with wood floors, comfortable desks, and office chairs. Bathrooms have double vanities and Rituals toiletries.

More famous for its world-class Michelin-starred restaurant on the ground floor, this modestly priced hotel is one of Pamplona's best-kept secrets, a block and half from the bullring and within shouting distance of party central, Plaza del Castillo. The newly renovated property—awash with grays and whites—is a far cheaper alternative to most of the competition.

This quirky property is what happens when design is allowed to triumph over tradition. With a perfectly good shower cabinet, what earthly use could there be for a bathtub smack in the middle of the bedroom, except as an objet? There are lots of objets in the BCN Design, not all of them sensible or comfortable, but nevertheless fun for the young at heart. The hotel is only steps from the best of Barcelona's upmarket shopping, fine dining, and Moderniste masterpieces like the Gaudí Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. Rooms are fairly large, with flowing black abstract paintings on the feature wall behind the bed, glittery red mosaic tile in the bathrooms, and good soundproofing; superior doubles have great king-size beds with firm mattresses. Ask for a deluxe room, with a private terrace—or go for the "Smart Room," and operate its huge TV "living wall" from your mobile phone, to project 3-D maps and videos of tourist attractions, mood images, games and workout programs, art collections, and photo montages.

One of the handful of adults-only hotels here, Hotel Fénix offers easy access to both the city center via the main entrance and El Bajondillo beach (one block away) via the first floor. Rooms are spacious and comfortable; those facing south have sea views. There's a pleasant pool area and rooftop terrace with a Jacuzzi. Note that there's a four-night minimum stay in July and August.

A Madrid institution that has played host to the likes of the Beatles, Cary Grant, and Rita Hayworth, this hotel has an impressive lobby with marble floors, antique furniture, and a stained-glass dome ceiling. Spacious rooms, decorated in reds and golds, evoke a bygone era with satin wallpaper, stately bergères, and polished wood desks. Also on-site is a happening indoor-outdoor cocktail bar overlooking Plaza de Colón and a renowned Latin-fusion fine-dining restaurant in Hortensio, which relocated here from its Chamberí location in 2021.

Rooms in this inexpensive and cheerful hotel overlooking Plaza de Antón Martín have turquoise walls, crimson sofas, and multicolor headboards. Some have skylights and wrought-iron street-facing balconies.

Clubby and comfortable, this Eixample hotel, made up entirely of suites and duplexes with living rooms, is ideal for groups and families. Rooms are decorated in dark tones with sexy details like leather headboards, zebra patterns, and satin bedspreads. Coffee-color tiles and square sinks add to the masculine polish. Only the location is less than ideal; for sightseeing purposes, it's a bit out of the way, but a 20-minute march down Diagonal puts you right on Passeig de Gràcia.

Designed in the style of a New York City loft and seated on a tree-shaded street in the heart of the Eixample, this hotel blends exposed brick, steel, and glass with Greek and Italian marble and Indonesian tamarind wood to achieve downtown cool. Museum-quality pieces of Buddhist and Hindu art from the owner's private collection, mostly dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, add a sense of Zen tranquility. Rooms have a certain masculine aesthetic, with leather sofas and headboards, exposed brick walls, chrome fixtures, hardwood plank floors, and dark bedding. Interior-facing rooms have private balconies. The luxurious duplexes have private terraces and semiprivate pools. The first-rate Mediterranean restaurant and the rooftop solarium, with views over the center of Barcelona, add the final pampering touches.

A 19th-century palatial home (built for the owner of the Bank of Barcelona), the Granvía opened as a hotel in 1935, and reopened in 2013 after a lengthy renovation, with its original features still intact: an art deco cupola in the entrance, coffered ceilings, pillared arches, and a marble grand staircase. The hotel combines these Moderniste public spaces with ample guest rooms of a more subdued Regency-style decor: soothing tones of white and beige-brown trestle bed tables and hardwood floors. The best rooms in the house overlook the spacious garden patio in back; rooms facing the heavily trafficked Gran Vía are bigger but can be noisy for light sleepers.

A chic postmodern addition to Barcelona's lodging options is hidden behind this traditional facade, a 15-minute walk from the top of La Rambla; public spaces have a nightclub feel, with leather chairs, pillar candles, and backlit neon-green Plexiglas panels at reception and the bar. Rooms are more subdued, decorated in deep browns, grays, and off-white, with a touch of Modernist-inspired artwork; some have private balconies. Some Superior rooms, facing the interior courtyard, can connect with next-door standard doubles to accommodate families. Spa treatments are available at the Despacio Spa Centre. The rooftop terrace has a bar (open only in summer) and a small plunge pool.

The halls of this budget hotel—confusingly not on the Plaza Mayor but rather 100 yards down a quiet side street—are adorned with old etchings of Cáceres scenes and baroque finishings. The doubles, triples, and quads are appointed with dark wood antique furniture, and breakfast is included. 

A colorful and casual hotel off the bustling Gran Vía thoroughfare, Indigo is best known for its rooftop lounge and outdoor infinity pool, rare features in Madrid. Guest rooms are comfortable yet rather passé, with colored backlighting, satiny throws, and outdated iPod docks—minor quibbles given the great location and reasonable price point.

This bright budget option is situated in the heart of residential Argüelles, steps from the bustling shopping street Calle de la Princesa. The hotel's colorful rooms pop with patterned textiles, vibrant throw blankets and pillows, and modern light fixtures. Smart TVs, in-room Nespresso machines, a contemporary Spanish restaurant, and a (rather basic) gym round out the offerings.

On the corner of the Plaza Mayor, this classically appointed hotel boasts cathedral views in a bustling shopping area. Rooms have frilly baroque furnishings like wrought-iron beds and little round tables; rooms facing the plaza have floor-length shutters and small verandas.

Tastefully furnished, this hacienda-style hotel offers luxury on the outskirts of town. The traditional courtyard is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens featuring palm trees and a dazzling array of colorful plants. It has an elegant Italian restaurant with terrace and a saltwater swimming pool. The bedrooms are individually decorated, plush, and well equipped, and service is efficient.

A touch of Asia comes to Torremolinos at Spain's only Japanese hotel, tucked away at the western end of the resort and a few minutes' walk from La Carihuela. Most of the spacious rooms are functional and European style, except for the Japanese Suite, with its futon and Furo tub (six times larger than a regular tub). The small gardens and pool area provide ideal relaxation space away from the crowds at the beach. Extras include free parking (a big bonus in Torremolinos) and a heated pool. Japanese food is served at all meals, although breakfast is European-style.

This cheery inn across from the confluence of the Urbión and Najerilla Rivers has spartan wood-trimmed bedrooms with red-checked bedspreads and an excellent restaurant specializing in caparrones (kidney bean stew) and game dishes. The hotel has various lodging and meal options, and friendly staff can advise on area hikes.

Facing the attractive Playa del Reducto, this is a good budget option for a quick overnight. The reception area empties into a cozy Moroccan-style lounge. Rooms are basic and passé in style but comfortable nonetheless—ask for a room with beach views. A breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant overlooking the beach.

This family-run hotel in a restored 1912 building in central casco antiguo features lovingly preserved exposed-stone walls, ceramic tile floors, and rooms furnished with eccentric artwork and quirky charm.

Two blocks from the beach and a short walk from the casco antiguo stands one of Marbella's oldest hotels, which had a total overhaul in 2019 to elevate it to a four-star property. Additions include a gym and small rooftop pool. Rooms are large and light; the corner rooms are the largest.

A far cry from the big-box resorts that abound on Fuerteventura, this suites-only sanctuary has spectacular ocean views—it's 2 km (1 mile) to the west of Costa Calma resort and perched about 650 feet above the magnificent Playa de Sotavento. The stark-white hotel, built in 1987, is a swooping and highly distinctive collection of cuboid and oval spaces. Every suite has its own patio beside the tropical gardens and pools, which are set on different levels. The Horst Walczok restaurant serves a set menu.

This small, typically Mediterranean bay-side hotel has a quiet location, a 10-minute seafront amble from Cadaqués center. The best rooms have balconies with sea views.

Steps from the tapas bars of Calle Estrella, Hotel Lois is an excellent choice for its location alone, and its clean, contemporary style and excellent value for the price make it all the more appealing. Friendly staff happily explain A Coruña’s highlights, and there’s a bar-restaurant attached. The soundproofed rooms are smart, luminous, and minimalist, with gray floors and big windows. The hotel offers a discount at a nearby parking lot.

An inn for pilgrims since the 18th century, the Loizu is now a country-style hotel that makes an excellent base for exploring the Selva de Irati. The attentive service, along with a decent restaurant that caters to vegetarians, makes it a popular choice. The rooms are light and airy, and some feature slanted wooden ceilings and exposed stone brickwork.