The best hotels in Spain
Spain can be loud, quiet, confusing and clear - sometimes all on the same street. Where you stay helps decide which part of Spain you get.
Barcelona moves quickly. One minute you're checking into a hotel near La Rambla, the next you’re lost in a side street with no phone signal and a strong smell of grilled sardines. That’s part of the charm. A well-placed hotel in Barcelona can make the difference between walking everywhere or spending half the day arguing with a metro map. We've listed stays near transport, close to food you didn’t plan for, and far enough from crowds to hear yourself think - if that’s on your list.
Tip: read our blog about Barcelona
Madrid feels different. It wakes up late and stretches long into the night. A hotel near Atocha station gives you quick access to everywhere, including places you didn’t mean to go but somehow ended up anyway. The trick with Madrid is timing. Stay near where you want to be when the sun drops. Whether that’s a quiet plaza or a street with ten tapas bars and one confused saxophonist.
Valencia sits somewhere between the two. Less noise, more space, and still full of surprises. One hotel we list is five minutes from the beach but feels like it’s inland - long story involving a one-way street and a sleepy taxi driver. Accommodations in Valencia vary in type and tone, but all offer access to what makes the city work: markets, bikes, and locals who don’t rush. Pick a stay that fits your rhythm, not someone else’s itinerary.
