The best boutiqe hotels in Córdoba
An insider's guide to the best boutiqe hotels in Córdoba, featuring the top places to stay for traditional Andalucian décor, a romantic ambience, secluded swimming pools, historic character and stunning city-centre locations.
Patio del Posadero
Córdoba, Andalucia, Spain
9Telegraph expert rating
One of Córdoba’s most original and exceptional hotel hideaways: a 15th-century house reimagined with voguish design and boutique-ified Andalucian character. Wood-carved doors and shutters come from Marrakech, red brick Moorish arches frame the courtyard (which is decorated with works by local artists) and geranium pots are dotted all around. So you get all the charm of a small-scale b&b combined with historical architecture, avant-garde local-inspired design, and a romantic, couples-oriented vibe. Guests may snooze in one of just four creative rooms, enjoy outstanding breakfasts, and kick back by the roof-terrace plunge pool. Read expert review From £85per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Balcón de Córdoba
Córdoba, Andalucia, Spain
9Telegraph expert rating
This careful conversion of a centuries-old monastery into an upmarket boutique bolthole skilfully mixes original open-brick walls, heavy wooden doors, thick pillars and red-brick arches with sleek contemporary design. You arrive into a romantic, cobbled, geranium-studded patio lined with period tile-work and overlooked by a towering orange tree. Adding to the hotel’s historical ambience is its scattered 100-strong collection of ancient archaeological treasures unearthed in and around Córdoba. Read expert review From £119per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Las Casas de la Judería
Córdoba, Andalucia, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
Uber-central Las Casas de la Judería – which rambles across a collection of majestic centuries-old mansions and fountain-dotted courtyards – makes for a fantastic, atmospheric Córdoba stay. A 19th-century carriage guards the lobby, setting the property’s elegant, regal tone. The hotel occupies five beautifully converted ancient noble houses set around a series of divine Renaissance- and Mudéjar-style patios with trickling fountains. Sky-blue, turquoise or magenta doors and windows mark out the different mansions, and the main staircase has gorgeous original blue tilework. Candle-lit lanterns in the patios make the place particularly romantic at night. The lounger-lined pool is a godsend on hot summer days. Read expert review From £90per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Hotel Viento10
Córdoba, Andalucia, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
This soothing boutique hotel occupies what was very probably a 15th-century hospital, set around a revamped cordobés courtyard. Historical features – such as the patio’s 15th-century pillars and a Moorish arch in one of the rooms – are integrated into slick, straight-lined contemporary design. Scattered scented candles and flower bowls soften the bold shapes and vibrant original artwork. Rooms combine bright colour schemes with smooth wooden floors and smart white or cream furnishings. The patio is moodily lit up at night and it’s all very romantic. The roof terrace, with its yellow-striped sunbeds, is a lovely hideaway from which you’ll enjoy views of Santiago Church. Read expert review From £87per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Option Be Hostel
Córdoba, Andalucia, Spain
8Telegraph expert rating
This intimate hostel – personally styled by owner and Córdoba-expert José – revolves around a light-flooded atrium with zany-patterned chairs, bean bags, glass floors and potted plants tucked into a red-brick alcove. It’s smart and minimalist, but also cosy and welcoming, flaunting a white-on-white Scandi-chic theme complemented by the odd open-brick arch or wall that reminds you that you’re in an Andalucian townhouse. Rooms and dorms are done up in crisp whites and creams. Deck chairs with playful slogans dot the tucked-away rooftop terrace, which has Mezquita glimpses. Read expert review From £16per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
