Where to stay in Spain
The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Málaga and San Sebastián.
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Madrid
- First visit
Centro
Plaza Mayor, the palace and the museums on foot.
Hotels in Centro - First visit
Malasaña
Bars, vintage shops and late nights.
Hotels in Malasaña - Longer stay
Chamberí
Residential, with local markets and tapas bars.
Hotels in Chamberí
Hotels, homes and tours in Madridphotos and prices
Tours and activities
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Barcelona
- First visit
Gothic Quarter
Medieval lanes by the cathedral, a walk from everything.
Hotels in Gothic Quarter - First visit
Eixample
Gaudí’s buildings, wide streets and good transport.
Hotels in Eixample - Longer stay
Gràcia
Village squares and local bars, quieter.
Hotels in Gràcia
Hotels, homes and tours in Barcelonaphotos and prices
Seville
- First visit
Santa Cruz
The old Jewish quarter, by the cathedral and the Alcázar.
Hotels in Santa Cruz - Longer stay
Triana
Across the river: tile workshops, the market and flamenco.
Hotels in Triana
Hotels, homes and tours in Sevillephotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Santa CruzTriana
Tours and activities
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Granada
- First visit
Albaicín
Whitewashed lanes and views of the Alhambra.
Hotels in Albaicín - Longer stay
Realejo
Below the Alhambra, with tapas bars and a local feel.
Hotels in Realejo
Hotels, homes and tours in Granadaphotos and prices
Tours and activities
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Valencia
- First visit
Ciutat Vella
The old town, the Central Market and the cathedral.
Hotels in Ciutat Vella - Longer stay
Ruzafa
Cafés, galleries and a lively local scene.
Hotels in Ruzafa
Hotels, homes and tours in Valenciaphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Ciutat VellaRuzafa
Tours and activities
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Málaga
- First visit
Centro Histórico
The Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the tapas bars.
Hotels in Centro Histórico - Longer stay
Pedregalejo
A seaside neighbourhood of fish restaurants east of the centre.
Hotels in Pedregalejo
Hotels, homes and tours in Málagaphotos and prices
San Sebastián
- First visit
Parte Vieja
Pintxos bars in the old town, by the harbour.
Hotels in Parte Vieja - Longer stay
Gros
The surf beach and local bars across the river.
Hotels in Gros
Hotels, homes and tours in San Sebastiánphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Parte ViejaGros
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