Best Hostels in Spain: 9 Award Winners, Honestly Compared
Best hostels in Spain, compared on data: the 9 award winners, hostel beds in 7 cities and when dorms fill. Spain sold 7.4 million hostel nights in 2025.
where to stay in spain
Read MoreBest Hostels in Spain: 9 Award Winners, Honestly Compared
Family Hotels in Spain: 12 Best Resort Areas by the Numbers
Family hotels in Spain, compared on INE data: 12 resort areas by family-room stock, apartment size and price. August rooms cost up to 87% more than June.
Casas Rurales in Spain: 9 Best Tips to Book a Country House
Last verified: October 4, 2026. Occupancy, winter closures and guest origins on this page come from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística’s rural tourism survey, which runs to August 2026. I checked the regional rules against each region’s decree where it’s…
The 15 Best Paradores in Spain Worth the Splurge
The best paradores in Spain, from Santiago to the Alhambra, plus six paradores closed for works, some until 2028. Costa da Morte ran 98.5% full in summer 2026.
Where to Stay in Spain: 8 Best Options, Honestly Compared
Where to stay in Spain: 8 options compared on price, season and rules. A four-star hotel in January costs less than a three-star in August (INE data).
What Is a Parador? Spain’s Castle & Monastery Hotels Explained
What is a parador? One of Spain's 99 state-owned hotels, many in castles and convents. How they work, what they cost, and the discounts worth knowing.
Is Airbnb Banned in Spain? What Tourists Need to Know
There is no Airbnb ban in Spain, but 65,935 listings were blocked and the national registry annulled in May. How to check a rental's licence before you book.