17 Best Hotels in The Pyrenees, Spain

Ten minutes north in the Pyrenean village of Calbinyà, this enchanting 15th-century farmhouse and inn exudes rustic charm with its stone-walled rooms and traditional wooden furnishings. It also provides inexpensive local gastronomy against a backdrop of panoramic views. The friendly owners often accompany guests into the woods to help identify mushrooms and berries and—if you request—will delightedly show you how to make jams, conserves, and cured meats in an informal lesson.

Casa Irene exudes old-fashioned coziness with wood-beamed ceilings and plush armchairs, plus modern amenities. There's a restaurant offering French-inflected Pyrenean cuisine and a spa (sauna, indoor swimming pool, treatments) that is a welcome respite after a day's mountain activities. 

A highland inn with comfortable modern rooms and spectacular mountain views, this perch is an excellent base for hiking, horseback riding, and viewing Pyrenean flora and fauna. Guest rooms have beamed ceilings, bucket chairs, and fireplaces. The restaurant, popular in its own right, has panoramic views over the valley and specializes in meat cooked over coals. 

In a village on the outskirts of Jaca, this adults-only B&B is worth sacrificing city-center conveniences. The property was carefully constructed to resemble a traditional Aragonese country house and has charming rooms with wood-beam ceilings and rustic stone walls that look out over the mountains. The sauna (with hot tub) and massages can be reserved privately, and there is an honor system refreshment bar. The owners provide top-notch sightseeing and restaurant recommendations, as well as above-and-beyond hospitality. 

Attention to detail, impeccable service, and absolute peace and tranquility are the hallmarks of this mountain cottage—by far the best option in the area, whether for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. A short distance from Benasque and Anciles, it's set back from the road amid meadows with a backdrop of mountains. Inside, there are delightful personal touches—bedrooms contain items collected on the owners' travels. Duplex rooms are ideal for families. The dining room overlooks countryside, and there is also a library and sitting area.

Guest rooms in this carefully restored Art Nouveau house, now an eco-friendly B&B, have splendid views, crisp bedding, and knickknacks galore. The homemade vegetarian menu, \"bio\" wines, and organic breakfasts (fee) provide respite from heavier Pyrenean food. Meals are served in the lounge and dining area, overlooked by a striking ancient rock wall that fuses the house to the adjoining church of San Pedro. 

Rustic terra-cotta tiles, arresting mountain views, and stone rooms warmed by fireplaces lure tranquility-loving travelers to this unfussy inn in the town center. The bright apartments have wooden beams overhead, comfortable bedding, and kitchenettes.

This pleasantly kitschy inn with bright painted walls is a typical mountain chalet with flower-draped balconies and a plethora of memorabilia on display. The restaurant, Restaurante Gaby, is known for its satisfying Aragonese mountain cuisine and in particular the pheasant and wild boar civets. Call ahead for reservations: the owner often opens for anyone who reserves in advance, even if the place is theoretically closed.

This stylish, refurbished 15th-century castle is a breath of fresh air in Huesca's relatively stale hotel scene. Just 10 minutes outside of town, the property sits on the foundation of what was once a Moorish fortress in the 9th century. It was later turned into a church and passed down into the current owner's family, who used it for farming. The place has a delightfully cozy, castle feel with homey common spaces and an airy garden pool open in the summer. 

Overlooking the Trull River in the upper part of the village, this little stone hotel and restaurant has panoramic views over Alta Garrotxa. The restaurant serves two set menus of traditional specialties. Weather permitting, request a table on the terrace.

A short walk from the cogwheel train and in the center of the village, this hostal (not to be confused with a backpacker's hostel) has simple, cheerful rooms with red-tile floors; those with (small) terraces afford spectacular valley views. The restaurant serves traditional Catalan breakfasts and dinners.

For an eco-friendly (solar-powered) base for exploring the upper Hecho Valley or the Oza Forest, look no further than this adorable Pyrenean inn situated 7 km (4 miles) north of Hecho. There's a microbrewery on-site, and staff will happily arrange bike rentals, trout-fishing permits, and mountain guides. Rooms are simple and airy and decorated with colorful fabrics and quilts.

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. 

This six-bedroom hotel on the Plaza Mayor has exposed stone walls and simple (if dated) modern furnishings; some add whirlpools and wrought-iron balconies. The breakfast area in the cellar is a bit cramped, but the more spacious library-lounge area on the ground floor makes up for it.

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. 

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.

This classic mountain refuge, with sundecks, flower-fringed terraces, and a private dining room, rents a variety of rooms with typical Pyrenean details—stone floors and wood paneling and trim. It's easy to forget that some of Spain's wildest highland scenery is just a few minutes up the valley. There is also a heated outdoor pool lined with chaises, an indoor hot tub, a playground, and a small fitness area.