Historical building Hotels in Spain

A really well located hotel situated as it is in the middle of the old quarters of Valencia, one of Spain’s largest and most pulsating cities.
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There's something colonially exotic about the AiguaClara, unsurprisingly so as this palace was built in 1866 by a local business man who had made h...

If there is anything that defines the personality of the Rioja Alavessa region then it is the production of wine, so those who enjoy a good tipp...

Tradition isn’t what it used to be, it’s just been updated a bit, that’s all. The Apartamentos Calleia de la Hoguera is an example of what you c...

Minimalist and magical is how best to describe the Muralli Zirí apartments and their location, right in the centre of the outstanding city of Grana...

This two story, 10 room, 18^th century building is a cool and excellent example of an Andalusian house. It takes in the best of classical, Islamic, ...

The small Mallorca hotel Ca’s Xorc is truly an oasis of tranquillity where sheep-bells, the wind flushing through the palm-trees, the view of the T...

A beautifully discreet Granada lodging, where even the aromas of flowers will linger in the memory .
This 16th century renaissance style mansion ...

An authentic piece of Andalusia in the heart of Córdoba.
Here is a piece of authentic Córdoba dating back to the 17th century, complete with p...

A wonderful 19th century Italian style manor house and historical monument of the town of Motril.
Casa de los Bates is set within tropical gar...

Few places manage to combine a rich historical legacy with superb comfort, fine food and dazzling modern decor, but the marvellous 17th century ...

This is a nice little place. Or should we say palace?
Located in a privileged natural spot, it is one with also an interesting history, as it ...

Casa Migdia is an old rectory (parish priest residence) of the 18th century that has been restored and converted into a pleasant and quiet rural ho...

Casa Pacios is a romantic and isolated 15th century country house surrounded, as it is, by chestnut and oak woods at the foot of a valley. It is...

We don’t know where to start with the Conde de la Corte. Do we start with the beautiful hotel itself? Perhaps the wonderful town of Zafra where ...

Just getting to this small 19th century rural house is a pleasure in itself, as it involves passing through some lovely gentle countryside and hill...

This typical Canarian farmhouse was built at the end of the 18th century and is located within the village of Mozaga - the geographical and agri...

This 19th century manor house is located above Cudillero, a beautiful fishing port on the Asturian coast.
It is made all the more pleasant by ...

Behind the typical countryside facade, lies an interesting interior where imagination is the operative word, particularly with regards to the ro...

The Castell d’Emporda has been called, amongst other things, a “Magic Castle”. This description certainly rings true, for it is one of those hot...

Barcelona, that most fun loving and interesting of cities, doesn’t have that many secrets left, but the Circa 1905 Boutique Hotel is probably on...

The Consolación is not really a "boutique hotel" as such, although it has more than enough  boutique type charisma. But neither is it a simple c...

This 17th century “Palazio” is just absolutely wonderful, a place with so many outstanding features we don’t know where to begin.
First off, t...

This is a country inn set within an ancient castle and must be classified as a truly historic location (construction began in the 11th century)....

A small but perfectly formed and excellently located Santiago hotel.
Think of Santiago de Compostela and probably the cathedral and the Santia...

Wonderfully located 16th century mansion in old-town Mallorca.
Of the many things going for the Dalt Murada, the first must surely be its loca...

Everything in this small family run hotel seems to fit in nicely together. The hosts, Imanol and Elixabet are charming and urbane, the setting o...

This stylish catering accommodation is located in the countryside town of Boal, western Asturias. It may sound a contradiction but Boal is an ex...

This splendid hotel is grandly perched 175 metres above the Romaboira cliffs and the vistas it provides of the Mediterranean are accordingly stunni...

Built in the 19th century, this peaceful country house was opened up its doors to visitors in 1999. More’s the pity as it fully lives up to its ...

Who says that time always moves inexorably onwards? Sometimes it just seems to stand still, set in stone as it were.  A case in point is the lovely...

If you’re looking for something off the beaten track in Spain then El Somni could well be it.
Lovers of silence, nature and art will feel enti...

The Finca de las Salinas is just what the doctor ordered if you what you are looking for is an excellent base from which to explore Lanzarote an...

First thing to know about this hotel is that it is right in the heart of Garachico, just opposite to the Castle of San Miguel. Plus point!
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This five star hotel located on a small hill overlooking Puigpunyent is an XV century farm belonging to the Net family. Continuous maintenance a...

A typical Manor house situated in an Andalusian “Cortijo” the origins of which go back to the 15th century Catholic Kings.
The interior provid...

Views to die for, an authentic feel and Moorish intimacy make the Horno del Oro a wonderful little hotel.
As you walk along the beautiful Alba...

Originally an ancient convent of the Order of Santa Clara, La Parra was built in 1673 and used by the Clarisa order of nuns until 1979. After a ...

This restored monastery in the heart of the Rioja region dates back to 1711 when it formed part of the Dominicans’ Our Lady of Piety retreat.
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The Amerigo hotel is the result of an ambitious restoration. Given the beautiful facade of a Dominican convent, there is a lot that could have w...

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The really beautiful old cities are those which had not just one but two, and exceptionally three, great moments in history. Córdoba is a good e...

La Gavina is a hospitable and very luxurious hotel with a history that dates back to the thirties, when the son of an industrial entrepreneur pr...

Erected over what was formerly a farmstead, the architecture of this fine small hotel seems to encompass much of Spanish history.
It includes ...

The small but luxurious Hotel Salinas de Imón comes with a small spa to pamper body and soul.
In previous incarnations, the Salinas de Imón ha...

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A musical oasis in the heart of Seville.
It is obvious that as soon as guests pass through the doors of this charming hotel that the musical n...

A hotel where flair and imagination is the order of the day and each room offers a theme connected to Andalusian history and romance.
Hence we...

The Borial is a welcome edition to Barcelona’s list of fine accommodations. Its excellent location is one of the reasons, being situated in the ver...

Lovely hotel located in the historic town of Cardona.
The 19th century building that makes up the Hotel Brenom started off life as a school fo...

There’s a reason why the Can Cera is located in the very heart of the old town inside the city walls close by to the Cathedral and between the Plaz...

The century old Cas Ferrer Nou is beautiful, atmospheric and extremely well located in the heart of Alcudia, northern Mallorca, near some fantastic...

Perfectly preserved architecture from the 1700s with an up-to-date twist and a big helping of seductive flavours and colours.
The Sisters of t...

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This hotel is a quiet revolution in Spain and only now is it spreading beyond the country’s borders. The chef Joaquín Koerper has brought his ta...

The Palacio Blanco talks about any stay here as one of “Affordable Luxury” and that’s just about the right. In our opinion, though, we can add t...

A beautiful mix of the old and new in Jerez de la Frontera, the capital of sherry.
Many luxury hotels tend to be somewhat formal or overly ser...

This secluded 18th century mansion has been restored and transformed with great care and affection into a truly wonderful accommodation.
Torre...

Just 25 minutes from Barcelona this beautiful 19th century villa is the result of a plantation owner’s desire to build something a little out of...

The neo classical architectural style of this grand hotel would not look out of place on the boulevards of Cannes or Nice. As it happens, it is ...

The appearance of this elegant hotel belies its age.Though built in the 1940’s it might pass for a 19th century building with its lovely soft go...

Situated in Garachico, a delightful and quiet port north-east of the island of Tenerife, this small and homely 22 room hotel was a 17th century ...

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This small 8 room hotel inspires a lot of affection from guests. “Best location” “Spacious rooms” “lovely Owners”, etc, etc, and it is not hard ...

Old world charm in one of Spain’s finest gastronomic regions and loveliest cities.
If its class you’re looking for in San Sebastian (a lovely ...

We love the boutique Iriarte Jauregia for many reasons, not least of which its history – it is an XVII century palace, after all - its superb renov...

Located in the centre of the village Bocairent, the L’Agora is nothing if not a fine mix of historic building, with a modernist character.
Bot...

"L'Avenida is by far the most sophisticated place in this great town", so says Conde Naste. We're not going to disagree.
Elegant, eclectic and...

The Almazara de Valdeverdeja is a pretty stylish resort located in the heart of what is known as the “Castles” and “Conquistadores” Routes, beca...

Located by a tiny street in the historic quarter of one of the beautiful “White Villages” - Arcos de la Frontera - the “Big House”, to give it i...

La Casona del Calderon is a simply magnificent house that has belonged to the same family for centuries. And that means character - a grand old ...

A colonial style place to relax and unwind in utter peace.
Set in a large banana plantation that goes back to the 16th century in what was onc...

Just 2km away from Valencia, overlooking the sea, is “La Mozaira”, a 17th century Valencian farmhouse located in the heart of the Alboraya farml...

If there’s a Madrid equivalent to Paris’s Bohemian quarters then the Plaza de Las Cortes is probably a prime candidate for the honour. Artists, fun...

Located in the village of Madremanya, behind a colourful field of sunflowers is La Plaça, which is not only a fine accommodation in itself but a...

This typical Leonese building dates back to 1370 and exudes an old world rustic charm that is sure to impress.
The fact that it is located rig...

Hotel La Quinta de Villanueva is close to Llanes, a delightful seaside town in the most oriental part of Asturias that borders Santander.
The ...

Historic manor house in Garachico, Tenerife hotel.
This exquisite small hotel comes with history and quality in equal measures. Dating back or...

Only a few miles from Manacor and 45 minutes from the airport you find La Reserva Rotana, a finca in the middle of a 500 acre working farm.
Th...

Las Casas de La Juderia has expanded over the years to now include a fine collection of houses in the charming Jewish Santa Cruz Quarter of Sevi...

You can almost describe the marvellous Mas de la Serra simply with words starting off with “M”: “Másia”, Mountains, Magnificent, Matarrana, Medi...

This restored rural legacy from the 18th century is a small luxurious hotel, with five golf courses, near the Costa Brava beaches.
It has an e...

The Mirabor de Valldemossa is some 500 years old, which by coincidence is the same number as its height above sea level in the Sierra de Tramunt...

Rocamador has been described as another world and, in truth, this is more than simply a hotel. It seems to be a place where history, nature, gas...

The Neri Hotel is an elegant option in addition to all offers Barcelona hotels, and will undoubtedly become a classic of this fascinating city.
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Palacio Ca Sa Galesa is the only 5-stars boutique-hotel in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is located in an elegant XVI century palace which ...

This 16th century palace is situated on a hilltop amongst the prairies and centuries old trees facing the Sueve ridge of mountains – known for t...

The interesting 18th century palace has in turns been a people’s house, Military Academy and now it is an charming hotel owned by the well-known in...

This is a great little hotel.
Skillfully restored, not too large, historic (it started off life as a palace in the 16th century after all) and...

Sobriety and architectural elegance seem to sum up this late 17th century palace, each stone and wall suggesting a rich historic and artistic pa...

Old world hermitage, new world comforts.
There’s almost a religious magnificence about the Palacio San Benito, unsurprisingly so, as it was bu...

Old and yet modern, the recently opened Palau lo Mirador is a mix of emotions. The structure of the palace may come from the Middle Ages - it wa...

Traditional Canary Island Parador.
A heavenly setting with fabulous views of the ocean (set as it is on a cliff with Tenerife and the Teide in...

Dating back to the 16th century, Nugalla is a fine example of how to harmonise medieval Galician architecture with elements from today’s modern ...

This 18th century country house has managed to retain much of its original architecture, including the chapel and the old library (where you can...

This delightful 15th century Episcopal residence is in many ways the prototype of the Galician Pazo (a lodging where the kings spent at least on...

Charming Posade de San José in the heart of Cuenca, a World Heritage City since 1996..
This 17th century “hanging house” really is one of thos...

Like Baeza, the medieval town where this hotel is located, the Puerta de la Luna is old, very old - and beautiful, very beautiful.
Only some 4...

An atmospheric Monastery on the Santiago Route.
Built on an old Roman settlement, this old convent and was once the court of the Kings of Cast...

The word Hotelet can mean small hotel and in truth the Santanyi is an old house (300 years old to be precise) with only five suites.
But it is...

The imposing and somewhat austere stonewall facade of this 18th century palace gives only a little hint of what is to come inside. The hosts, An...

Two initial things struck us about the Hotel Rural Son Granot:
Firstly, for a Georgian House built in 1712 it is actually a pretty funky and an u...

Beautiful hideaway hotel on the east coast of Mallorca.
The 17th century Son Mas Hotel Rural might as well have a “Do not Disturb” sign at the...

Idyllic hideaway in southern Catalonia.
Located in the southernmost part of Catalonia, the three and a half acre estate that makes up the Tanc...

Peaceful and atmospheric 14th century hotel
Ibiza is partly divided into a low area, where the port and fishing communities lie and the high a...

This turn of the century mansion – a wealthy banker’s gift to his daughter – was “discovered” by Josep Boix and his wife Loles Vidal in the 1980...

The hotel brochure talks of the Sierra Guara as a magic frontier between man and nature, water and stone.
Certainly the area has a charmed fee...

Some 1400 metres high up in the Albarracin hills is where you’ll find this lovely restored country house made of stone – in the village of Terrient...