Hotels in Spain

Spain has many popular cities to visit including the capital Madrid, Barcelona and Alicante on the east coast, Malaga on the south coast and San Sebastian on the north coast, amongst many others. Cheap hotels in Spain can be found in most cities, but in Alicante, they are among the most affordable on average, with hotels such as Hotel Goya and Pension Urban Beach. Getting around is easy with most major cities in Spain having a reliable public transportation network with numerous bus routes and modern metro systems. Madrid and Barcelona both have extremely reliable train and bus services within the centre of the cities, with ticket prices and weekly passes being very economical. Hotels such as the Hotel Riu Plaza Espana in Madrid has a metro train station right on its doorstep. Despite a metro station in most central areas of Madrid and Barcelona, both cities are very walkable.

Some popular tourist attractions in Spain include Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia and Gaudi’s Casa Mila, Madrid’s Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace, Seville’s Cathedral and Alcazar and Tenerife’s El Teide Volcano, amongst many, many others. Visitors flock to Spain for the beautiful weather, beaches and wonderful food but these attractions are also high on most tourists’ lists. You can gain access to places like La Sagrada Familia, The Royal Palace and Seville Cathedral for affordable entrance fees, and some are even cheaper for under-25’s. Spain hotels, like that of Ayre Hotel Rosellon in Barcelona is in a prime location overlooking La Sagrada Familia, and a perfect choice if you love a fantastic view of an architectural marvel. If you fancy an island trip, Tenerife’s El Teide Volcano is situated in the island’s beautiful national park and a must see as Spain’s highest mountain, with stunning views above the mysteriously low hanging clouds. Check out Parador de Las Canadas del Teide for a hotel with a magnificent view of the volcano.

If you’re looking for great nightlife in Spain, then look no further than Ibiza. Famous for its all-night parties and clubs, visitors flock to Ibiza in the summer to let loose on land and sea around this beautiful island, though be prepared to spend a little more compared to other areas. To find cheap hotels in Spain with good nightlife on your doorstep, then a good option is Malaga. As a city on the coast, you can party in town or on the beach, and staying at Soho Los Naranjos Hotel can provide a great stay for a reasonable price close to those prime spots. If you stay in Malaga, then get ready to try the delicious Mediterranean dishes that the city is famous for, like grilled sardines or Porra antequerana, an irresistible and flavoursome cold soup dish.

Hotels in Spain that neighbour the historical, cultural and artistic areas of its cities are some of the most popular, such as Mercure Madrid Centro Hotel and NH Collection Madrid Paseo del Prado, which are situated opposite the Museo del Prado in Madrid. This beautiful museum also neighbours the more modern contemporary Reina Sofia Museum, which houses Picasso’s famous piece, Guernica. The entrance fee to both museums is very reasonable considering the quality of art on show. Barcelona’s wonderful Park Guell and Picasso Museum are a must if you’re in the city, whilst Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum won’t set you back too much in terms of price.

At just £121 per night on average, January is the least expensive month to stay at a hotel in Spain. The most expensive month to stay at a hotel in Spain is September.

Spain is full of enlightening and adventurous cities, but the most popular tourist destination is Barcelona.

Our data shows that hotel rooms in Barcelona are about 33% more expensive on average than hotel rooms in the rest of Spain, with a nightly rate of £106.

At just £13 per night, Málaga has hotel room rates that are 82% less than other cities in Spain.

There are 395,580 operators available for hotels in Spain as of February 2025.

Prices for hotels in Spain are updated daily.