The Best Castle
Hotels in Catalonia

Historic. Great views. With a magical setting inside a 9th-century castle and boasting a 2nd-century tower, this Parador is straight out of fairytale and has panoramic views over the Catalonian countryside. Set beside the River Cardoner, this Parador offers the best views in the area. Interiors are faithful to the Cardona's history with Medieval styling complementing the castles vaulted ceilings, stone walls and gorgeous courtyards. Admire them from the Romanesque church. Dine in the Cardona's Medieval dining room which is fit for a king. Enjoy regional specialities which source the freshest local produce for an authentic taste of Catalonia. Bedrooms have charming canopy beds and gothic features . Furnishings are inspired from the Catalan Medieval period and are highlighted by theatrical lighting and rich fabrics. After a day of travel or exploring the sights, unwind in the Parador de Cardona's gym and sauna. Show full description

Great views. Situated in the beautiful rural Empordà region, this boutique hotel is set in a restored 14th-century castle. It offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and air-conditioned rooms with panoramic countryside views. Hotel Castell d’Empordà is within 10 km of the charming villages of Pals and Palafrugell, while the beaches of the Costa Brava beaches are just 15 km away. Rooms at the Castell d’Emporda are individually decorated, with silks from India, and furniture brought from Italia, Morocco and China. Girona Airport is 40-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel's Drac restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes made with fresh local produce. You can enjoy meals and drinks on the covered terrace, with wonderful countryside views. Hiking is popular in the area, and the hotel offers bicycle and car hire. There is also a 24-hour front desk, allowing you to come and go as you please. Show full description

Very stylish. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Boutique Hotel Casa Granados is located in central Tossa de Mar, 150 metres from the beach. Set in a restored 19th-century mansion, a range of luxury personalized services are offered. This boutique hotel is surrounded by ornate gardens and has a swimming pool. Guests can request a personal shopper and a chauffeur or book customized guided trips and boat rides for a surcharge. Boutique hotel Casa Granados has a café which is open 24 hours a day. Can Sophia Restaurant serves seasonal dishes and elaborate confectionery. A 24-hour room service is available. The elegant rooms come with a vintage Illy coffee machine, a TV with international channels and a minibar. Bathrooms include toiletries and hairdryer. Lloret de Mar is 20 minutes’ drive away, while Blanes is 17 km away. Show full description

Historic. Great value. Enjoy a historic setting and magnificent views from this 10th-century castle, carefully restored as a luxury hotel but still retaining much of its original charm. The Parador de Tortosa’s setting in the Beceite Mountains allow to look out over the green Ebro Valley and the ancient city of Tortosa. It was originally built by the Moorish King Abderramán III, but over the centuries has been updated in a Gothic style. The interior is traditionally Christian, with vaulted ceilings, wood beams and antique-style, wooden furniture. Take in the stunning views from the spacious sun terrace or the outdoor seasonal swimming pool. You can then try some of the typical Catalan cuisine served in the hotel restaurant – a charming venue with exquisite stained-glass windows. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great value. This luxurious hotel and spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pool features an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse surrounded by lush gardens. Pals is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. All air-conditioned rooms at Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa, Relais & Châteaux feature an elegant décor with hardwood floors. The spa at Mas de Torrent includes a sauna and steam room, and includes a wide range of massage and beauty services. The hotel also has a fitness centre and tennis courts. Some have a private pool, others have a patio with garden views. The restaurant serves gourmet Catalan cuisine and offers a seasonal menu, as well as an extensive wine list. There is also a bar and terrace. Guests can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in the Baix Empordà region, including hiking, horse riding and cycling. The hotel offers free bicycles. There are 3 golf courses within 15 minutes’ drive of the hotel, including Empordà Golf. The Costa Brava is just 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Set in a 15th-century country house, Can Bassa offers charming accommodation set in an estate in the village of Madremanya. Surrounded by attractive grounds, it has an ideal setting for hiking, horse riding and cycling. All rooms and apartments offer views of the village of Madremanya. Each has beautiful, rustic décor with exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and wooden furnishings. Apartments also include a kitchenette and a seating area. Shops, bars and cafés can be found in the centre of La Bisbal d'Empordà, 10 km away. Girona is a 20-minute drive away. The Costa Brava’s beaches and the charming medieval town of Begur can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Figueres and the famous Dalí Museum are approximately 45 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Very cosy. Stunning pool facilities. Hotel Mas Rabiol -Costa Brava-Emporda-Only Adults (Only Adults) is a traditional, 16th-century Catalan country house hotel just outside Peratallada, surrounded by 5 hectares of landscaped gardens. It has an outdoor swimming pool, bar and free Wi-Fi. The rooms in Hotel Mas Rabiol -Costa Brava-Emporda-Only Adults are individually decorated and feature high ceilings with wooden beams. All rooms are heated and have digital television. Hotel Mas Rabiol -Costa Brava-Emporda-Only Adults offers a large breakfast of products from the Girona region, including homemade jams and cured meats. There is a library with a fireplace where guests can relax. Activities nearby include horse riding and canoeing, while the Pals and Empordà Golf Courses are both within 20 minutes' drive. The medieval villages of Pals and Peratallada can be found less than 10 km away, while the Costa Brava town of Palafrugell is about 15 minutes’ drive away. Girona is 30 km away. Show full description

Historic. Great interior design. Popular among couples. This cozy property occupies two houses from the XV century surrounded by beautiful countryside and situated just behind the city walls of the 'old town' in Santa Pau. Beautifully decorated in a traditional style, furnished with antique furniture and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Cal Sastre offers a restaurant, in which guests can enjoy breakfast or à la carte dinners. The surroundings are great for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in the Garrotxa region with its many footpaths and trails along which you can discover the volcanic landscape and scenery of the nearby Nature Reserve. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Set just 100 metres from S’Agaro Beach, the 5-star Hostal de la Gavina features a spa, tennis club and outdoor pool surrounded by Mediterranean gardens. Rooms offer wonderful sea views. La Gavina has an ideal setting on the Costa Brava, just 27 km from Girona Airport and 100 km from Barcelona. Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, is around an hour’s drive away. Each room at Hostal Gavina has large windows and classic décor, including luxury fabrics and antique furniture. All rooms include air conditioning, a minibar and satellite TV. Candelight by Romain Fornell is a gastronomic restaurant with bright design. Prior reservations are required. The hotel’s poolside Garbí restaurant serves Mediterranean lunches. Meals and cocktails can be enjoyed on the terrace in summer. The Gavina spa includes a hammam, hot tub and heated indoor pool. There is also a gym and relaxation area with sea views. Guests can choose from a wide range of beauty treatments. Show full description

Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Set in a refurbished 16th-century farmhouse, Es Portal Restaurant i Hotel Boutique - Adults only is located in Pals, on the Costa Brava. Featuring a restaurant, the hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Featuring wooden floors and garden views, each room includes a wardrobe and minibar. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub. At Es Portal Restaurant i Hotel Boutique - Adults only you will find a garden, shared lounge and games room. The restaurant, Es Portal Restaurant, serves local, renewed Empordà cuisine, and specialises in rice grown in Pals, and local products. Pals Beach can be reached in 10 minutes by car. Girona Airport is 50 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Hotel Convent de Begur is a restored 17th-century convent, in the beautiful coastal town of Begur, in the Baix Empordà region. It offers free Wi-Fi access and an outdoor pool. The hotel once belonged to the Minimos religious order, and each room is unique. They have been carefully restored, keeping their original features. The deluxe rooms feature views of the garden and the pool. It also has lovely gardens and free public parking is available on site. The Restaurant La Rectoria prepares traditional Catalan and Mediterranean food. Electric car charger available Sa Riera Beach is 5 minutes' walk away. Show full description

Unique. Good breakfast. This converted 17th-century farmhouse features an olive oil press, which was used until 1980. Located 2 km from Cardona Castle, it offers a free Wi-Fi zone and free on-site parking. The hotel is on the ancient Royal Route from Cardona to Manresa, known as Strata Antiqua in the 10th century. Rustic air-conditioned rooms at La Premsa Hotel Rural come with a flat-screen satellite TV and work desk. Each private bathroom includes a bath and toiletries, and some have a hydro-massage shower. Breakfast is available in the hotel restaurant. There is also a bar and garden terrace. La Premsa Hotel has a tour desk. Show full description

Close to beach front. Unique. Great breakfast. Set in a 19th-century Modernist mansion in the quiet town of Sant Feliu de Guixols, Hostal del Sol has swimming pools, a bar with terrace, and there is free WiFi available throughout. There are large gardens with 2 swimming pools, one for children. There is also a games room, and a TV and reading room. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Hotel Hostal del Sol. The Hostal del Sol is close to plenty of walking and cycling routes along the Costa Brava coastline. S'Agaró Beach is 500 metres away and Playa de Aro is a 5-minute drive away. Secure onsite parking is available on request. Show full description

Historic property. Cosy rooms. Hotel Can Ceret is situated in Sant Pere Pescador, near the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park and the beaches of the Costa Brava. It is set in an 18th-century manor house. Guests can enjoy traditional Mediterranean meals at Can Ceret’s restaurant. There is also a bar and a terrace. There is free Wi-Fi throughout. Each room at Hotel Can Ceret offers air conditioning, a minibar and a TV. A hairdryer comes as standard in the bathrooms. Free cancellation before August 16, 2023 No advance payment - You will pay at the accommodation • There are only 6 rooms left on our website select rooms .  Show full description

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Situated in Llafranc in the Catalonia Region, and built in a 18th century farmhouse, Hotel Mas Pastora is an adult-only hotel, featuring an outdoor pool and terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is featured and private parking is available on site, charges may be applicable. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features modern style and flat-screen TV. Views of the mountain, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and water. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for hiking. Towels for the pool are also offered. Girona is 33 km from Hotel Mas Pastora, while Roses is 41 km away. Llanfranc beach is 300 metres away from the property. The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 36 km from Hotel Mas Pastora. Show full description

Beautiful. Nice surroundings. Offering rooms with views of Montseny Park and free Wi-Fi, La Masía de Can Felip is housed in charming 19th-century Catalan mansion set within a country estate. It features a traditional Catalan restaurant. Each room at the Masía de Can Felip has country-style décor with beamed ceilings and tiled floors. All rooms have a private bathroom. Guests can relax in the Can Felip’s lounge, where there is a fireplace. The Masía is set in attractive gardens. The surrounding Montseny countryside has a selection of walking and cycling routes. The small town of Sant Celoni is just 10 km away, while the beaches around Arenys de Mar can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Show full description

Luxurious. Superb interior design. This chic, exclusive hotel is set in an 18th-century aristocratic house overlooking a secluded square in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. Its contemporary style contrasts with the impressive historic surroundings. Hotel Neri Relais & Châteaux preserves its impressive façade to Sant Felip Neri square as well as a 17th-century stone wall, which separates the lounge bar area of the restaurant. Set right beside the city’s Cathedral, the Hotel Neri lies just a short distance from the bustling Las Ramblas. The building’s original period charm has been preserved and enhanced by the hotel’s sophisticated interior design. This design blends with relaxing music and sensual aromas to create a unique setting in this ancient, atmospheric area of central Barcelona. Dine on delicious specialities in the hotel restaurant or enjoy a drink at the terrace bar. You can also spend a relaxing moment in the tranquil library or on the pretty rooftop garden terrace. It has the status of Specialty Monument. Hotel Neri also offers apartments housed in a restored classic building located few metres away. Please see the individual apartment description for more details. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Hotel Sant Joan is a family-run hotel in the heart of Catalonia’s Costa Brava, surrounded by 550m² of gardens. It features a hot tub and a outdoor swimming pool, open all year. This renovated, 18th-century cottage building is located 900 metres from the beach in the historic area of San Joan de Palamós. The quiet Platja de Castell Beach is a 5-minute drive away. Rooms at Hotel Sant Joan feature satellite TV, air conditioning, a safe and a private bathroom. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and also a computer for guest use. There is a free outdoor car park for up to 9 cars and a private garage, available at an extra cost. The French border is 100 km north of Hotel Sant Joan and the historic city of Girona is 45 km away. Guests can visit the Fish Museum, Port and Fish Auction in Palamós. The property has an Ecostar Certificate .  Show full description

Comfortable beds. Situated on the central, tree-lined Rambla Catalunya, this boutique hotel is set in a stunning 19th-century palace. It maintains authentic features such as Baroque-style columns and colourful ceramic floors. The chic rooms at the Praktik Rambla feature a minimalist design and come with air conditioning. They also include free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom, decorated with striking green tiles. The hotel offers a terrace with comfortable sofas where guests can relax. From June to September, free fruit juice is served on the terrace from 16:00 to 20:00 every day. Passeig de Gracia Metro Station is 200 metres away from the Praktik Rambla. Barcelona’s famous Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas are a 5-minute walk away. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants, bars and shops. Show full description

Charming. Great restaurant. Featuring an outdoor pool, Mas D'en Roqueta is 700 metres from Aravell Golf Course, 25 minutes from Andorra and a 10-minute drive from La Seu D’Urgell. Most rooms have large balconies with views of the Pyrenees. Set in a chalet-style stone building featuring wooden beams, it offers 2 indoor paddle tennis courts, 1 outdoor paddle tennis court and a clay tennis court. All heated rooms at the Roqueta Hotel have a TV, fan and a seating area with a sofa. All have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities. There is air conditioning in all rooms, and the hotel has its own wine cellar and a bar. Drinks and snacks can be purchased from vending machines. Mas D'en Roqueta has a sun terrace, a games room and a tour desk. Show full description