552 Best Hotels in Spain

This modern two-story hotel built with local stone looks out over the Bierzo valley. Its rooms have heavy wood furniture, windows with shutters, and large baths. At the restaurant you can dine on shavings of cecina, fresh Bierzo trout, and a range of other local delicacies. Try the local wine, made primarily from the floral mencía grape.

Well situated for exploring the Born-Ribera district, Barceloneta, and the port—and in a neighborhood blessed with wine and tapas bars—this mid-priced hotel has basic rooms with espresso-color wood floors and comfortable (if generic) furnishings. The building lacks grandeur, but it lies across the street from the elegant old Estació de França train station. The Park's best feature is Ten's, its upscale tapas restaurant, under the supervision of wunderkind chef Jordi Cruz.

Parque Tropical is a peaceful oasis of tropical palms, colorful blooms, and cascades with colonial-style rooms boasting typical Canarian balconies and wooden shutters. The digs are homey and old-fashioned (think floral-patterned duvets), and most overlook lush gardens and a large (unheated) swimming pool. The poolside restaurant offers an à la carte menu for lunch, and there are Sunday paella parties with live entertainment.

Hitting the sweet spot between high-end luxury and state-of-the-art design, the Pavilions is a boutique hotel that stands out for its original art and sculpture by top Spanish artists, much of it available for purchase. Guest rooms feature plush velvet chairs and curtains, custom-patterned upholstery, and museum-quality abstract paintings above the beds. A top-floor gym and plant-filled breakfast area with a retractable roof round out the offerings.

This comfortable 18th-century Galician manor house, 7 km (4 miles) from Santiago de Compostela, has an antiques-packed living room that overlooks gardens with magnolias, palms, and a bamboo walk. There are six rooms in the main house and five large rooms in the old stable. Breakfast is served in the pazo itself, with lunch and dinner available in the nearby Restaurante Roberto.

This 16th-century stone manor house is surrounded by manicured gardens and has a terrace that looks out onto a labyrinth of hedges. The eight elegant rooms are decorated with a blend of classical and contemporary furniture, much of it antique. The generous breakfast buffet, which includes an array of cured meats, cheeses, and homemade pastries, is served in the big old kitchen, or, in good weather, in the sunny outdoor courtyard.

This cozy, cinema-themed pensión with in-room Nespresso machines, Marshall speakers, and big TVs is a good value. Sure, there's no round-the-clock reception, and rooms aren't impeccably soundproof, but staff are exceedingly personable and all of Bilbao's main sights are at your fingertips.

Just a few blocks from the cathedral, nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz, this small family-run inn is an excellent value. Rooms are simple but clean and air-conditioned and arranged around a pretty interior patio decorated with painted tiles and ferns. The owners speak English and are eager to give recommendations and help with bookings.

This 12-room pensión (guesthouse) with shared baths may be the best value in the city center with its small but well-maintained accommodations, some of which (Nos. 1 and 2) overlook the facade of the Palacio Yohn. Pack light, or brace yourself for some cardio: Pensión Méndez is on the fourth floor of a walk-up.

This tidy 10-room hotel four blocks east of the cathedral stands out for its rock-bottom (by local standards) prices. Rooms are simple yet spacious, and details like fresh flowers in public areas make you feel like you're at a simple country inn as opposed to a city-center hotel. 

Opened in 2020, Pestana is the newest outpost from the Portuguese boutique hotel chain and the only situated directly on the Plaza Mayor. It has a pool, spa, fitness center, architectural elements from the original 17th-century Casa de la Carnicería, and—crucially—double-paned glass to keep out ambient noise. Leisurely breakfasts in the ground-floor solarium are a highlight.

Across from the Teatro Arriaga in the Casco Viejo, this boutique hotel blends old and new design touches such as centenary limestone blocks, exposed brickwork, hand-hewn beams, and spiral staircases. The standard rooms and the showers are a tight fit, and the street below can be noisy on weekends, but amenities such as a generous buffet breakfast and free bicycle rentals make up for any shortcomings. 

Named for the young owners who renovated and opened this hotel, the Pol & Grace is strategically located for exploring Gràcia. It's a short walk to Gaudí's Casa Vicens, and well connected by FGC train to the head of the Rambla. The ample rooms are relentlessly furnished in white, relieved by framed photos and artwork and whimsical feature walls; doubles offer a choice of twin- or king-size beds; bathrooms have roomy shower stalls and basic amenities. A huge chalkboard in the lobby, with information about local foodie guides, attractions, and events in Barcelona, is updated regularly; count on the "Innovation Area" for interesting art displays. 

Portella Palma mixes historical design with contemporary. The interiors were designed by Festen Architecture, led by duo Hugo Sauzay and Charlotte de Tonnac. The property is the perfect place if you want to be in the center of the Palma but in an alley that sees little action in terms of parties or nightlife. Consider it a luxury escape with more design aspects than luxury frills. Most rooms have high ceilings and purposeful design choices. Be warned; any construction nearby might add unwanted noise to your vacation.

More like a modern village inn than a metropolitan hotel, this refurbished late-19th-century property was built atop the remains of a stone wall that encircled the city in the 12th century, which you can see through glass floor panels at the hotel entrance and in the casual restaurant. Rooms have white-tiled floors, headboards with historical prints of the city, and high ceilings with exposed wood beams. Enjoy a breakfast buffet in the restaurant, or opt for a more basic breakfast at the hotel bar-café. The owners have a similarly priced hotel next door called Posada del Dragón.

A typical casona montañesa (mountain manor) with painstakingly crafted stone and wood details, this intimate, gentlemanly hideaway makes a comfortable base for exploring the town and surrounding countryside. Dating to the 18th century, the house has rooms appointed with dark wood furniture, patterned textiles, and exposed stone and brick walls. It is a handy alternative to the pricier and better-known paradores nearby.

Hit the reset button at this secluded, rustic retreat in an abandoned village deep in the mountains above Jaca that's the passion project of an Argentine back-to-the-land couple. Meals, which unfold in the cozy stone dining room or out on the patio with sweeping valley views, are plant-based and internationally inflected, a welcome antidote to all those stodgy stews. 

It might be big, but this sprawling white hotel still manages to feel luxurious. From the glass of cava served at check-in to the exceptional ocean views and manicured tropical gardens, a stay here is a first-class experience. Spaciousness rules here: there's a lofty and verdant lobby, six massive pools, and generous rooms, most of which are suites. Dining is also big—choose from one of the eight restaurants, including Isla de Lobos, which serves award-winning and organic "slow food."

Dozens of hotels flank Gran Vía, Madrid’s main artery, but the five-star Principal rises above the fray—and not just on account of its swanky rooftop cocktail bar (a quiet alternative to the mobbed Círculo de Bellas Artes across the way). Accommodations feature soothing gray tones and minimal furnishings, design touches that make the compact rooms feel slightly more commodious than they actually are.

Just a few minutes' walk from Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Família, this eco-conscious hotel may be named for the year in which work on that project began but the feel is distinctly contemporary. Public spaces include a vibrant lobby bar with geometric floor tiles, floor-to-ceiling windows, and bright splashes of color, while the rooftop terrace has a pool and plenty of lush greenery. Thoughtfully designed rooms have hardwood floors and luxurious bath amenities. Hotel 1882 stands out for its responsible tourism initiatives, which include programs that offer support to less privileged members of the local community.

Surprisingly boutique-y for a Radisson, this hotel has a streamlined urban feel that suits its middle-of-it-all location. Cross the street and you’re gazing at Goyas at the Prado. Walk three blocks and you’re catching rays in El Retiro Park. Of course, such central real estate comes with its usual trade-offs—in this case, occasional street noise, compact rooms, and a tiny lobby—but perks like in-room espresso makers, pool and spa access, and lavish breakfasts outweigh the property’s faults.

A few peaceful nights in this former rectory—complete with a pool and grapevine-covered pergolas—is a welcome hideaway from the modern bustling port. Luckily it's just a short 10-minute drive from town. 

What some might call a "designer hostel," this is the best modern budget hotel in Salamanca. Rates start at €20 a night for a bed in a shared dorm-style room, but there are plenty of singles and doubles available—all with private bathrooms—plus larger accommodations for families.

Rising like a Moorish citadel above the banana groves, the Ritz-Carlton Abama is an architectural stunner with a coral-red exterior, semiprivate beach, seven pools, two-Michelin-star restaurant, and award-winning golf course. All rooms—decorated with plush fabrics and wicker and blond-wood accents—have balconies, and the best afford panoramic ocean views. Adults-only villas add butlers and a private pool.

Room Mate Alicia's all-white lobby with curving walls, backlit ceiling panels, and gilded columns oozes early 2000s, but its prime location and competitive rates help make up for the passé aesthetics. Carpeted rooms are modern if compact; the black-slate bathrooms, most of them shower-only, are separated only by a glass door. For a few more euros, upgrade to an executive room with a terrace or to a mini-suite with large windows overlooking the action on the plaza.

While the hotel's slogan, "Do You Want To Sleep With Me?" is a bit gimmicky, the Emma itself is a comfortable, centrally positioned billet at an affordable price. Rooms have a certain space-age design, with white-on-white furniture contrasting with punchy doses of purple or red. The lobby, what there is of it, and the public spaces, are futuristic and functional, with patterned, etched glass and undulating lines. The Emma's pivotal location allows easy walking to almost everything in midtown Barcelona.

On the central Plaza de la Constitución, in the middle of a sophisticated shopping area, this elegantly restored 19th-century building holds luxuriously furnished rooms. They have spacious black-and-white marble bathrooms, and several also have balconies overlooking the busy shopping street below. The rooms also have carpeting throughout and king-size beds. The separately owned roof terrace bar (open evenings in spring and summer) has stunning views of the cathedral. Book a street-side room during Easter week for a bird's-eye view of the processions.

Macarena's decor is colorful, textural, and geometric with bold wall tones, patterned tile floors, and undulating ceiling panels in public spaces; guest rooms, on the other hand, vary widely in design and hinge on monochrome color schemes (e.g., royal blue, flamingo pink, emerald green) that make a statement. The crown jewel is the rooftop terrace complete with a cocktail bar, sundeck, and swimming pool.

In the city center, steps from the Palacio Real and Teatro Real, Mario is small with limited services but provides a welcome alternative to Madrid's traditional hotel options at a good price. It has a bold quirky style: original silk-print headboards highlight the white, gray, and black color scheme.