552 Best Hotels in Spain

Nestled next to the alcázar—the monument and hotel share walls—this 17th-century noble house offers a tasteful boutique experience in a very quiet corner. The peaceful interiors are done in white, gray, and teal, with original features such as tiling and wrought-iron gates alongside graceful palms and modern art. All of the spacious rooms include a quirky piece of the original design, such as Roman flooring, Mudejar walls, or painted wooden ceilings. Extras include a wine refrigerator and complimentary tea and coffee, plus afternoon tea. Rooms No. 17 and 18 have terraces with the best views of the alcázar gardens and resident peacocks, which can also be seen from the windows in No. 15.

A peaceful oasis, this 18^th-century palace offers spacious boutique accommodations within easy reach of central attractions. Modern touches such as contemporary local art and plush seating combine seamlessly with historic details, including marble columns in the patio, beamed ceilings, and traditional shuttered doors. Rooms are generously proportioned, featuring neutral décor accented by Triana tiles in both the headboards and bathrooms. Attention to detail is key, from the mattress and pillow menus and in-room coffee machines to the order-by-app drink service on the terrace, with one of the largest plunge pools in Seville.

This glossy hotel, refurbished in 2023, has a sophisticated edge on its high-rise neighbors, with light and airy rooms and private terraces overlooking the port and surrounding beach. Expanses of glossy marble in the lobby are crowned by a stained-glass dome, and glass elevators give dramatic views of the coast and mountains en route to your room. The rooms have pale parquet floors and pleasant floral fabrics. Service is generally excellent. 

This reliable hotel situated between Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol was renovated in 2021 and has comfortable, Scandi-minimalist rooms awash with whites and grays as well as spacious bathrooms with marble walls. Some areas, like the grand old lobby, retain their original opulence. 

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.

A carpeted ramp leading from the elegant Passeig de Gràcia lends this hotel the air of a privileged—and pricey—inner sanctum. Public spaces have Asian touches that reference the Mandarin Oriental group's Eastern origins; the very air is perfumed. Standard guest rooms are light and airy, done in ivory with clean, minimalist lines, with hardwood plank floors and accent carpeting. Suites in the newer wing have huge round bathtubs and towel warmers; guests here have access to a dedicated concierge service. The spectacular "Mimosa" interior garden is the perfect venue for a drink or a light meal. There's a plunge pool on the rooftop terrace and another, larger pool in the spa, which, with its eight ultraluxurious treatment cabins, is really the jewel in the crown here. The hotel's gourmet restaurant, Moments, is under the direction of superstar chef Carme Ruscalleda, with her son Raül Balam presiding. The rooftop Terrat restaurant serves alfresco delights accompanied by breathtaking views of the city.

Minimalism at just the right value is the key at this former textile wholesaler's premises, now a 22-room boutique hotel a few blocks off Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Santa Ana. Serene (if slightly clinical) white rooms come in three sizes—standard, superior, and triple—and are decorated with colorful headboards, charcoal valances, and small open closets. Upgraded rooms add exterior-facing wrought-iron balconies.

At a bit of a remove from the major tourist attractions, east along Diagonal from Plaça de les Glòries, the Meliá hotel group's Barcelona Sky gets much of its business from professional and trade conference organizers, but wins high marks as well from recreational visitors for its luxurious appointments and lively design. Extensively refurbished in 2016–17, the guest rooms feature modern-minimalist furnishings in chocolate brown, beige, and white; plush high-thread-count bedding; and sensuous goose feather pillows. Rooms on the upscale "Level" floors have bathrooms with cascade shower heads, double vanities, and Loewe toiletries. Level guests have their own check-in and concierge service (25F), and a private terrace (24F) for breakfast, with stunning views and complementary drinks and snacks available 24 hours. The hotel has an excellent spa, with a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, but there's an additional fee to use those facilities if you are not booked in a Level room. 

This glassy 29-story skyscraper hotel rises high above Avenida Diagonal in the less-touristy Poblenou district. It's actually two hotels in one, with four-star accommodations on the lower floors, while the five-star "The Level" (floors 14–29) offers a private check-in area and lounge with free drinks and snacks. All rooms are designed in a contemporary style, with a neutral palette, and those on the upper floors have fantastic views—of the sea to one side, or the skyline and mountains to the other.

Inspired by the work of Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida, this blocky high-rise hotel was built over what was once the nerve center of Bilbao's shipbuilding industry—which explains the collection of Spanish ship models. Rooms are high, wide, and handsome, with glass, steel, stone, and wood trimmings. The views from upper floors are superb. 

On a narrow side street near Plaça Sant Jaume, this romantic boutique hotel, a medieval town house, is among the most spectacular examples of Barcelona's signature genius for the redesign and rebirth of historical properties. Hotel Mercer incorporates the last surviving watchtower of the ancient walled city; Pritzker prize–winning architect Rafael Moneo lovingly preserved the classical and Gothic elements of the building, and gave it a luxurious sense of light and space. The lobby features stone arches, exposed beams, a glassed-in patio (perfect for breakfast) with orange trees; the intimate bar in back leads to the romantic little Mercer Restaurant, in the hands of chef Xavier Lahuerta. Rooms are spacious; decor is spare. Some rooms have four-poster beds; all have spacious shower stalls, and some have big oval tubs as well. Full amenities include robes and slippers and Molton Brown toiletries. Ask for a room overlooking the central courtyard or the vertical garden wall—or the one built into the watchtower.

This is a cheap-and-cheerful bed-and-breakfast tucked down a quiet pedestrian street in Salamanca's historic center, near the Palacio de Congresos convention center and a short walk from the Plaza Mayor. The owners' attention to detail, apparent in antique wooden furniture, polished hardwood floors, and rustic stone walls inside the guest rooms, sets it an echelon above other budget options.

Built as a private home in 1742, opened as a hotel in 1888, and run by the same family for several decades, this old-fashioned three-star has neatly furnished rooms with wooden balconies set around a verdant courtyard. Most rooms, and the pleasant pool deck, overlook the sea; some are above one of the main squares, Plaza de la Iglesia, whose church bells may wake you up in the moring.

On the pedestrian square Vara de Rey, the Montesol has been a landmark since 1933; now, a trendy 2023 refurbishment brings bohemian design elements, such as shell-imprinted walls and a cosmopolitan restaurant that sprawls out into the street. Run by the Experimental Group, famed for its nightlife and the unpredictable magic of French interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon, the hotel feels fresh, young, and casual (even senior management wear linen pants and sneakers). It’s designed as a base for exploration rather than somewhere to lounge all day, but Dalt Vila views and bespoke interiors mean there’s also a lot worth staying in for.

This stylish budget hotel fits the bill for funky-designed, no-frills accommodation in a great location. Rooms are modern and very compact (at 172 square feet), but the beds are comfy and the showers are strong. The best rooms overlook the splendid Ciutadella Park. It's an easy stroll to the Arc de Triomf and all the lively restaurants and bars of El Born.

British designer Kelly Hoppen took this 19th-century townhouse on Rambla de Catalunya and transformed it into a chic, intimate urban retreat, with room decor in velvety brown, beige, and black, with big mirrors, dramatic bed lighting, and arresting photography. Bathrooms have both cascade and standard showerheads, towel warmers, and full amenities (robes and slippers, on request, are complimentary for standard doubles). Superior doubles, with king-size beds, look out on Rambla de Catalunya; Privilege doubles (worth the splurge) have private terraces. The cozy little bar on the ground floor, with sink-in sofas and armchairs, is a perfect place to unwind at the end of the day, as is the rooftop terrace, open year-round exclusively for guests. The Murmuri also offers excellent accommodations in its spacious one- and two-bed apartments, situated in nearby Passeig de la Concepción or Passatge Mercader, complete with fully equipped kitchens, en-suite master bedrooms, and private terraces, perfect for families.

A favorite with businesspeople and families, the oldest and busiest of A Coruña's top hotels is a few minutes' walk from the port. It has large rooms with modern wood furnishings and bright upholstery; ask for a room overlooking the bay. The outdoor pool is heated for use any time of year, and there's a sports center, spa, and restaurant. 

Two 18th-century mansions overlooking Plaza de Maimónides in the heart of the Judería have been melded into a modern business hotel with a cobblestone Mudéjar courtyard, carved-wood ceilings, and a plush lounge. The wing across the street is done in blues and grays and Norwegian wood. The large guest rooms offer plenty of luxurious extras along with higher rates to match. You can also enter the hotel through the old Moorish walls on Calle Cairuán.

Located on a quieter side of the port in the old town, NH Collection Ibiza Hotel has recently been refurbished, making this modern masterpiece even grander and more contemporary. The intriguing geometric facade faces a medium-size pool perfect for sunbathing or listening to an Ibizan DJ spin some beats. If you're looking for views, check out the restaurant terrace. You'll overlook the port, the perfect place to enjoy a nice glass of wine during sunset. 

The building housing the NH Collection Madrid Suecia was once home to Ernest Hemingway and Che Guevara; today’s guests are decidedly tamer, but the retro aesthetic lives on in the hotel’s brown velvet couches, towering tropical plants, and suave concierges. Renovated rooms feel fresh and sumptuous with evocative wall art and neutral tones. 

In a turn-of-the-20th-century palace overlooking Plaza de Neptuno, this hotel preserves the building’s erstwhile grandeur with wooden headboards, gold-framed mirrors, tufted sofas, and wing chairs. Despite recent renovations, which added floral wall decorations and area rugs, the decor still feels dated; the rooftop gym, however, with its state-of-the-art equipment and natural light, is not.

The Bilbao outpost of this trusted chain is a good value and offers choice extras—morning newspapers at your door, tasty breakfast, comfortable rooms, and professional service—all in a central location within walking distance of all the main attractions. The adjacent Doña Casilda park becomes part of your day as you set out for sightseeing. 

This four-star near the old quarter has contemporary rooms, a well-trained staff, and a businesslike calm about it. The decor is dated and a bit hodgepodge in spots, but the efficiency—including complimentary valet parking upon request—makes up for any aesthetic shortcomings. The restaurant, Brasserie Zarcillo, with a grill for cooking over coals, has a good wine list.

Spacious rooms, two swimming pools (one for families), and on-it customer service are standouts in this upscale beachside resort that impresses from the instant you enter—where the open-plan lobby splays onto a sophisticated pool area. There are nods to your neighbor, the ocean, throughout the design: raffia lampshades, accents of blue among neutral bedroom furnishings, and breakfast served outdoors, with sand beneath your feet. It’s a 35-minute stroll to Eivissa Port on Talamanca Bay, mainly along a well-kept boardwalk and promenade. Walk left, however, and an unexpectedly wild and rugged clifftop walk, interspersed with calas, awaits anyone who packed sneakers.

Value is the overriding attraction of this comfortable and elegant modern hotel, which has slick, bright rooms and the kind of amenities you'd expect to come at a higher price. The 31 rooms in the Torreluz Centro Hotel next door are cheaper, and the nearby apartments give you more space for the same price as the main hotel.

Right on the main drag, this hotel sits on the edge of the old quarter and just five minutes' walk from the beach. Originally one of Marbella's most veteran lodgings, Óbal Urban Hotel has transformed Hotel Don Cristóbal into a modern, tech-stuffed place to stay and upgraded its star rating to four. All rooms are spacious (even the regular doubles have 216 square feet and the premier run to 377 square feet), with ubercomfy king beds and decorated in neutral tones with ocher and slate gray color pops. Those on the fifth to seventh floors have sweeping sea or mountain and city views—the mountain-facing rooms on the fifth floor have large terraces, perfect for taking in the vistas. On-site facilities include an excellent restaurant (with a value weekday lunch dish of the day for €12), Sky Bar 360º rooftop terrace with plunge pool, and a small gym.

One of Barcelona's top design hotels, the Ohla has a neoclassical exterior (not counting the playful eyeballs stuck to the facade) that belies its avant-garde interior, full of witty, design-conscious touches. Rooms aren't particularly spacious, but they're tastefully done with a minimalist palate of charcoal browns and blacks, cream and pale-green textiles, hardwood floors, and tall windows. There's a fabulous rooftop terrace, with a plunge pool, sundeck, and bar. The Ohla's no-contest best feature is its gastronomy. The first-floor restaurant La Plassohla, with its butcher-block tables, serves as the breakfast venue for guests; weekday prix fixe lunches (€24) are good value. Upstairs, chef Romain Fornell runs the Michelin-starred Caelis restaurant. 

This highly rated H10 hotel chain property with smart, elegant interiors (courtesy of Barcelona-based design studio, Jaime Beriestain) occupies a prime position one block from Gaudí’s Casa Milà. For a city that isn’t usually known for its spacious hotel rooms, even the “cosy” rooms are generous on space. Huge windows allow in plenty of light, Egyptian-cotton linens dress expansive beds, and marble bathrooms are completed with walk-in rain showers and products by Barcelona brand Natural Bissé. The Despacio Spa offers an oasis of calm, while the lobby area gives way to the Somni Restaurant, which serves fresh Mediterranean cuisine, and also features a cocktail and wine bar. Like so many luxury Barcelona hotels, the jewel in the hotel’s crown is the impressive rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy wine and tapas while taking in the panoramic views of the city that stretch from the sea up to Tibidado.

One of the better values in Madrid hotels at the moment, this modern property off the Castellana thoroughfare offers bright, streamlined rooms with starched white linens and understated furniture. White-tiled bathrooms have overhead showers and plush towels.

Situated between Malasaña and the restaurant-lined Plaza de Olavide, this One Shot outpost has an ideal location for those looking to stay in a true-blue Madrid neighborhood with few tourists around. Colorful headboards and chairs pop in rooms that are otherwise minimally decorated (think white linens and walls), and bathrooms have towel warmers and wide shower heads.