552 Best Hotels in Spain

Hotel Pulitzer boasts a chic lobby lounge and a stylish plant-filled restaurant, plus a buzzy rooftop terrace that draws a hip local crowd. The turquoise-tiled bathrooms are an Instagram hit.

Built squarely over the metro's central hub and within walking distance of everything in town, this breezy clubhouse-hotel could not be better situated. The lobby is intimate and relaxing, with white leather sofa suites and huge vases of fresh-cut flowers; the library at the back leads to a pleasant little tree-shaded patio where breakfast is served (weather permitting). Rooms feel both sunny and substantial, with touches of leather, hardwood floors, and interesting artwork. Bathrooms have big picture-frame mirrors, robes, and slippers. The rooftop terrace has live music or a DJ weekend nights from 6 pm to midnight.

Other hotels around town bill themselves as being steps from the main tourist attractions, but the Hotel Real Colegiata, which houses a Romanesque collegiate library and museum, is located within one. Despite the building's medieval roots, it manages to feel current with marble and polished wood accents, well-placed lighting, and a modern Spanish restaurant.

Within an easy stroll of many of Barcelona's best restaurants and top sights, this is an affordable urban adults-only hotel in an unbeatable location. On the edge of the Sant Pere district, steps from Arc de Triomf, this is one of the best places to stay if you want to make sure you never have to venture far from home. Plus, the restaurant Fismuler—one of the best in the city—is on the ground floor of the hotel. The roof is covered in plants and there's a vertical garden in the lobby. The rooms are colorful, and guests can choose between those overlooking the interior courtyard, or those with a view to street life out front.

What it lacks in bells and whistles, this family-friendly little hotel makes up for in its unparalleled location—on a side street just steps from Plaça Catalunya—and its relaxed contemporary feel. The cozy library/lounge has comfortable sofa suites, subdued lighting, and antique maps of the world on the walls. The El Patio breakfast room is an open, airy space with an exposed brick feature wall and an excellent buffet. Extensively renovated for the hotel's 100th anniversary, the ample standard rooms have double sets of tall, narrow French windows (a legacy, protected, from the original 1917 historic property), hardwood floors, and minimalist decor. The Regina is a sister-property of the Hotel Pulitzer next door.

Spending a night in this restored turn-of-the-20th-century mansion on the beach is pleasant and peaceful: it's family run and has a timeless, stately charm that may remind you of black-and-white European art films. It's worth ponying up the extra euros (about €20) for a room with a sea view.

You can step right onto Grandes Playas, one of the best beaches on the island, from this hotel, which resembles a cruise ship with its six stories and curved white facade. Inside is decidedly dowdier—the rooms are spacious, but the beige-and-red accents and heavy curtains are odd choices. Rooms face either the ocean or white dunes.

On a grassy hill with spectacular bay views, this cozy yet modern B&B makes for a charming stay. Each of the nine guest rooms is distinct, with handmade light fixtures and sculptures, designer furniture, and bare stone walls. The breakfast buffet is exceptional, as are the cocktails at the bar. The restaurant, open only to guests, serves such delicacies as fabada croquetas, grilled hake, and changing vegetable preparations hinging on produce grown in the garden. 

On the way to the Monasterio de San Juan de la Peña, 10 km (6 miles) from Jaca, this tranquil, homey hotel has a spa and pool, making it a pleasant retreat. Views take in the captivating village of Santa Cruz de la Serós and the San Juan de la Peña mountain range. Each of the bedrooms is warm and inviting with casual country furniture, and some have terraces overlooking the hotel gardens and village. 

Situated in the tiny town of Tefía (population 200), 20 minutes down the road from Puerto del Rosario, this family-run hotel that opened in 2022 has cozy, inviting rooms with stone walls, beamed ceilings, and white linens. The down-home restaurant is popular among guests and nonguests alike for its fair prices and genial service.

Perched on the cliffs of Sablón beach, Hotel Sablón is not only one of the few beachfront hotels in all of Llanes but it's just steps away from the quaint old town area. Along with doubles and ample suites, the hotel also offers larger family rooms.

Housed in the 15th-century Monastery of San Antonio El Real (officially declared a National Monument of Segovia), this hotel is worth a visit on its own. It was originally the old hunting lodge of Henry IV, who later transformed it into a Franciscan convent. The cloister garden is ideal for a summer nightcap, and there is also 18th-century baroque church on the property that guests can tour.  

In a centuries-old building with painted wooden balconies and a plant-filled courtyard, this tiny, independently owned hotel offers charm and tranquility at a fantastic value. Guest rooms—some with sea views—feel cozy with furniture you might expect to find in a farmhouse; suites add pull-out couches. 

Offering unbeatable sea views, this family-owned hotel opened in 1955 and is known for its friendly service. Updated rooms feature antique painted headboards and contemporary bathrooms; some have balconies facing the sea.

Just outside the old town walls, this hotel has the best views around—overlooking the Río Vero canyon and the Colegiata de Santa María. Rooms are simple but agreeably decorated in rustic reds and yellows, and the open-plan lounge and breakfast room are warm and relaxing with wood furnishings, sofas, and an open fire. The breakfast buffet brims with all manner of pastries, homemade butter and preserves, local cheeses, and cold meats. Even the olive oil is pressed from homegrown olives.

Steps from the trendy Malasaña and gay-friendly Chueca districts and slightly off the tourist track, Hotel Sardinero is a good mid-range value hotel in a turn-of-the-century palace. Rooms are handsome and minimal with dark wood floors, white linens, and vaulted ceilings. The free (nonalcoholic) minibar is a welcome perk.

A small, attentively run hotel near the Atxuri station, this modest pensión has modern rooms with views of some of Bilbao's oldest architecture. The owner and manager offer helpful advice about Bilbao.

If you're a fan of anything Sir Richard Branson, you'll love Son Bunyola. Located 45 minutes from Palma and down some of the most winding roads known to man, it's one of Mallorca's luxury hotels. With limited rooms (and space), Son Bunyola feels like you're walking into a space that mixes historical with contemporary. Highlights include the on-site restaurant with many Mallorcan dishes, and a cocktail menu that rivals the best Palma offers. The rooms are modern with enough space for a family.

Built in the 15th century as a Mudejar palace, this historical property has spacious rooms and a moderately priced spa (€40 per person; adults only) that's popular even with nonguests. Ask for a room overlooking the Sierra de Guadarrama, and be sure to visit the on-site Roman ruins on a free Sunday-morning tour.

Take in sweeping views of the city, ocean, La Palma island, and Monte Teide from the lush tropical gardens at this family-owned hotel above Taoro Park. Beyond the modern ocher facade are spacious rooms with floral and green color schemes. All have balconies; opt for a corner suite with a whirlpool to truly pamper yourself. An international menu is served on outdoor terraces overlooking the manicured gardens.

Named for the three kings of Navarra, Aragón, and Castile—who, it was said, could meet at La Mesa de los Tres Reyes, in the Pyrenees, without stepping out of their respective realms—this modern glass-and-stone refuge operates on the same principle: come to Pamplona without leaving the comforts of home. Most rooms have a great view of the city.

A five-minute walk from Puerta del Sol and Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro Park), Hotel Urban blends buttoned-up business aesthetics with tropical accents in the form of Papua New Guinean artifacts and other rare museum-grade works. Public areas are distinguished by alabaster pillars, tile-and-gold-inlaid walls, and Art Deco banisters. The newly renovated rooftop pool (summer only) and cocktail lounge are decorated with palms and banana trees and make for chic sunbathing and photos. Rooms are decidedly more dated and less polished than public spaces, with green-marble bathrooms, dark-wood floors, and wispy charcoal curtains. Note to sybarites: don't miss the hotel's Michelin-starred CEBO restaurant serving exquisite regional Spanish cuisine.

For rustic surroundings—light on luxury but long on comfort—only a two-minute walk from the ski lift, this modern-traditional construction of glass, wood, and stone is a good choice. It provides a little chalet in the mountains, with friendly staff and chalet warmth for après-ski wining and dining. The spa is small but offers a range of rejuvenating treatments you no doubt deserve after shredding the slopes.

In this family-run mountain house, which faces the main road through town, efficient staff tend to guest rooms with modern appointments, making for a pleasant stay. The restaurant is a town favorite for its simple yet sublime highland recipes prepared with care. Try the cocido lebaniego, a hearty mountain stew with beans, pork, chard, and chicken.

A mountain refuge and state-run hotel, this family-oriented base camp has double, triple, and quadruple rooms. The lodging and dining are basic, and they're offered at 1,981 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level within an imposing gray monolith that looks strikingly out of place. For a day's outing or as a starting point for a major hike (12 hours) to Ulldeter, above Setcases, or even a weeklong walk to the Mediterranean, this is a handy spot, although it’s accessible only by the cogwheel train from Ribes de Freser (thankfully, pricey train tickets are included in the nightly rate). Camping is also available on the grounds. Book directly with the hotel for better rates. 

This no-frills budget hotel has cramped digs and an uninspiring facade, but its location, sandwiched between the Las Canteras seafront promenade and the main shopping street, makes a great base for exploring and beachgoing. Rooms are sparsely decorated and nothing to write home about, but at these prices, who can complain?

A giant slate terrace with views of the countryside is the main draw of this airy, streamlined hotel with a vibe that feels more city than country. Unwind in the well-appointed spa or indoor pool, end-of-the-day boons to tired travelers and Camino pilgrims.

The sharp angles and bright colors of this architecturally avant-garde luxury hotel cut a striking contrast to the vernacular architecture surrounding it. The location—12 km (7 miles) west of Laguardia in the sleepy village of Villabuena de Álava—makes it a good base for exploring La Rioja Alavesa and neighboring Rioja Alta. On the grounds are an upscale restaurant, wine cellar, and rooftop bar and gym.

This cozy hotel, right in the city center with all the main attractions on its doorstep, comes complete with its original 1920s Art Nouveau design and period antiques. Rooms are spacious and light with homey touches. Guests can use the pretty patio, roof terrace, and intimate library. Service is highly personalized.

Ideally located for exploring Zaragoza's sights, this may be an in-and-out type of hotel—somewhere to lay your head—but as an agreeable city stopover, it's perfect. The rooms are well proportioned and functional, beds are comfortable, facilities are modern, and the staff are very helpful. At the price, it's a great value.