552 Best Hotels in Spain

This charming hotel in a fully restored 19th-century mansion has so many antiques and memorabilia that the term "hotel--museum" really does live up to its name. It also has a pretty interior patio and a peaceful private garden, and the cozy guest rooms have period furnishings. The communal areas are comfortable, with lots of leisurely places to sit and relax. The garden is particularly lovely in spring.

Slap-bang next to Poblenou’s stars—Torre Glòries, the design museum and Rambla del Poblenou—this buzzy address goes heavy on the Instagram fodder: from imaginative bedrooms featuring wall tapestries and colorful headboards, to a rooftop terrace with a checkerboard pool and sunset views over La Sagrada Família.

Surrounded by lush subtropical gardens and fronting the beach, the Hurricane is one of the best-loved hip hotels on this stretch of coastline, famous for its Club Mistral wind- and kitesurfing school and its horseback-riding center. Rooms are upbeat and simply furnished, making good use of white, cream, and natural terra-cotta tiling, and fit in well with the surroundings. Those facing the highway are cheaper but can be noisy with traffic.

The legendary Hesperia hotel was bought and renovated by Hyatt Regency and is all about comfortable business stays. It's in the city's financial district, miles from the tourist hubbub and within walking distance of Bernabéu Stadium and the National Museum of Natural Sciences. What the hotel lacks in inspirational design, it makes up for with valet parking, a "sky gym" on the top floor, and multiple meeting spaces.

A modern, clubby hotel on the stately avenue of Gran Vía, Iberostar Las Letras is a welcoming oasis from the area’s constant hubbub of tourists and shoppers. Many of the rooms have street-facing balconies. You'll find uncommon luxuries like a rooftop bar, 24-hour state-of-the-art gym, and some rooms with outdoor Jacuzzis. The bottom floor houses a high-ceilinged bar called Gran Clavel, where you can order tapas and flights of small-batch vermouths.

Travelers looking for accessible luxury and all-inclusive pampering should look no further than this chic yet unpretentious oceanfront resort. With separate family-friendly and adults-only areas, the hotel has large, minimally decorated rooms awash with whites and blond woods; all have balconies. There are seven outdoor pools as well as an indoor spa and pool area; the beach and boardwalk are right out the back door.

This airy, playfully decorated hotel with larger-than-average rooms occupies a converted palace on Calle de Serrano, Salamanca's main shopping corridor. Tarruella Trenchs Studio is behind the 2018 renovation, which blends marbles, woods, and colorful dividers in the lobby and more sedate velvets, leathers, and white linens in guest rooms.

Whites, grays, and dark woods define this boutique hotel on Salamanca's most opulent street, Jorge Juan. The gentlemanly, austere British-esque design is a welcome reprieve from the ersatz Art Deco aesthetic that invaded the city's restaurants and hotels in the 2010s. A quiet and comfortable lobby and excellent breakfast add to the appeal.

Next to the Apolo Theatre on Avinguda del Paral·lel, a colorful, plant-filled lobby and numerous coworking spaces are the standouts in this newly renovated four-star that targets travelers who can’t entirely ditch the 9-5 while away. The location is great for maximizing exploration time, whether on foot or by metro, with self-serve food available 24/7 to fuel adventures.

In an unbeatable location across from Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, this hotel—once the U.S. embassy and later a luxurious residential building crowded with noblemen—has the architectural bones of a turn-of-the-century mansion with its hand-carved ceilings, marble foyers, and intricate iron balconies. While the modern streamlined rooms are not exactly design-magazine material, they meet all your practical needs with good mattresses and plenty of storage space.

At the foot of Montjuïc, just five minutes’ walk from the Magic Fountain, this hotel is also near the Fira de Barcelona convention center, which makes it a popular choice for trade show visitors. And, perhaps more surprisingly, for foodies---Quirat, its contemporary Catalan restaurant, scooped a Michelin star in 2024. 

Chauffeur-driven town cars snake around the block day and night at the Intercontinental Madrid, a classically decorated hotel frequented by dignitaries, diplomats, and other international bigwigs. Situated on the skyscraper-lined Castellana mall and removed from the tourist hubbub (you’ll need to take the metro to most attractions), the property is a dependable option for business travelers, families, and other visitors who favor comfort and service over centrality and trendiness. A fine-dining restaurant, sunny terrace, and an above-and-beyond concierge service round out the offerings.

At the foot of Monte Ogoño in the upper part of the charming and colorful fishing and seafaring village, this amicable inn rents simple, cheery rooms and serves house-cooked Basque cuisine in its diminutive dining room. Rooms with wood beams overhead look directly down into the deepwater harbor below; fourth-floor rooms have the best views. The hotel is a family enterprise, and the staff is unfailingly helpful.

Once a 16th-century convent, this dependable four-star hotel is a five-minute walk from the Plaza Mayor. Rooms and suites come in various sizes—making this a good option for families—and are comfortable in a grandmotherly sort of way. There's a pleasant outdoor swimming pool surrounded by wrought-iron furniture. The restaurant in the former refectory serves regional dishes such as wild boar, free-range pork, and, during the October–January hunting season, red-leg partridge stewed with broad beans.

Step inside from views of El Teide to a world of Tiffany glass, palms, and orchids crowned by the largest privately owned stained-glass window in the world. The stunning artwork, representing the constellations visible from this part of the island during the spring equinox, encloses a vast interior patio with a piano bar. The spacious rooms, housed in five separate blocks, have a refined (if slightly corporate) air and are appointed with large beds (request twins or a double), walk-in closets, and loungers on the terrace. All come with sea or garden views.

This luxury resort, between the coastal highway and the sea, looks like a cross between a Moroccan casbah and a take on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, with tropical gardens and a succession of large swimming pools meandering down to the beach. The spacious rooms continue the North African theme, and all have balconies overlooking the Mediterranean. Nightly live music can be enjoyed during the summer, and there's a Sunday jazz brunch. Half-board plans are available.

Quiet, quirky, and cost-effective are the watchwords at this traditional town house, tucked down a side street just two blocks from Las Setas. Named after the legendary local flamenco guitarist Niño Ricardo—who was born here and is often cited as an influence on Paco de Lucía—the small hotel comes packed with maestro memorabilia, including artwork of his sheet music, vintage photos, and a giant guitar string installation in the patio. Each room has its own vibrant style, blending antique and traditional decor for an eclectic feel. The spacious rooftop terrace offers lovely views and a serene spot to unwind.

One of Extremadura's first rural guesthouses, this rambling home 10 km (6 miles) southeast of Jerte is on a spectacular 120-acre working farm, once a 16th-century Franciscan convent. This is a place for animal lovers as the household keeps dogs, cats, and horses. In addition to the six rooms in the main lodge, there are three cottages, and you can also rent out the entire main house (€560). Activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, and paragliding can be arranged. It's wise to reserve in advance. Slow down as you approach—the sign is easy to miss.

This rustic estate with spectacular views of the Gredos mountains has six cozy rooms in the main house and six log-cabin bungalows. The main house, made of stone, is surrounded by a huge terrace and gardens and has a wood-burning stove. Bungalows have wraparound porches; three have whirlpool baths. Owners Miriam and Sergio are terrific cooks; let them overserve you house specialties like goat and lamb stew, migas, and suckling pig. Breakfast, an assortment of cured meats and homemade pastries, is a steal at €5. With a paddle tennis court, outdoor pool, and farm animals, this is a lovely spot for a family. Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, cycling, and canoeing can also be arranged.

This chic four-star housed in an 18th-century palace has great bones—think teak rafters, colonial windows, and wrought-iron balconies—which meld seamlessly with throwback furnishings like globe lights, tufted leather sofas, and floral bedspreads. Ask the concierge to make you a reservation at Nub restaurant, housed within the hotel, which serves Canarian fusion cuisine.

On one of Marbella's prettiest plant-filled pedestrian streets, this small hotel has a warm, homey feel, and the rooms are lovely. The lobby feels welcoming, with turquoise-and-blue tiles; bright, Andalusian-themed paintings—painted by the owner—hang throughout the property. The rooms are furnished with wood beams, terra-cotta tiles, wrought-iron headboards, and exquisitely tiled bathrooms in warm earth tones. Breakfast, which features organic products and natural juices, is served in the cozy dining room, and the boutiques and the beach are just a short stroll away.

Outside Llanes, among oak, chestnut, and birch trees, you'll find this charming family-run inn with personalized attention and roaring fires in the public rooms. There is some unusual architecture here including designer chairs and light fixtures and a granary converted into a guest room.

With friendly Dutch owners and rooms with lots of traditional Andalusian features and even a few Moroccan touches, this hotel makes a perfect rural retreat. Built around a central courtyard like that in a Moroccan riad, the hotel was formed out of five village houses; some rooms have terraces with views over Ojén, and they're all atmospheric and restful. Flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi keep you from feeling too cut off, however, and the heated pool is a big plus.

Owner Toni Oliver obviously put a lot of work into this lovingly restored town house on Sóller's central square. Rooms—four on the square, four facing the interior—are plainly furnished, but the public spaces keep much of the original lush Moderniste detail: coffered ceilings, alabaster walls cut in floral patterns, arches in carved and painted plaster, and a three-story central staircase with a cupola. The terrace gourmet restaurant takes full advantage of the palm-shaded garden. Book well in advance.

Just a short walk from the Plaza de los Naranjos, these private rooms and apartments, decorated in Asian style with Thai screens, offer a quiet hideaway. Spread throughout several buildings, the rooms are spacious and come with lots of little extras. There's also a private rooftop terrace. 

This aparthotel used to be an aristocratic family's mansion by the sea. Each living area is different, with dollhouse-like alcoves or duplexes with spiral staircases. The decor is colorful and quirky throughout. You can get cozy in the basement bar or breakfast room, or if the weather is nice, walk a few minutes down to the beach. 

Nestled right along the Burbia River, this cozy 18th-century house has charming rooms with exposed stone and classic countryside interiors. For lunch and dinner, the hotel also runs the nearby Restaurante Méndez just a hundred yards away.

The upscale Le Méridien is popular with businesspeople and tourists alike for its central location and stylish, contemporary rooms and suites. Some suites overlook the La Rambla while others feature sprawling terraces.