How to Find the Best Spain Hotels with Hotels.com

Spain is a complex and compelling destination with much more to offer the traveler than the familiar costas, flamenco and sangria. With regions that offer distinctive scenery, climates and culture, visitors will want to make full use of the range of Spain hotels offered by Hotels.com. Accommodation in Spain often reflects the history and character of a particular city and region. Hotels.com has partnered with an extensive variety of excellent hotels in Spain, offering options to suit all budgets and preferences. By pre-booking accommodation, it's easy to find a base in the heart of a city or close to Spain's major attractions. The local knowledge on offer from the hotel will help visitors uncover the country's less publicized treasures.

What's Spain Like?

Spain ranges widely in culture, climate and temperament, from the lush green pastures and mountains of Galicia and Asturias in the north to the sun-scorched, passion-soaked plazas of Andalucia in the south. The network of Hotels.com Spain hotels allows visitors to sample whichever region takes their fancy. For travelers who love great cities, Madrid offers the art treasures of the Prado museum and a unique nightlife that begins with a tapas trail and ends at sunrise with churros and chocolate in a bustling cafe. Its great rival Barcelona gazes out at the Mediterranean and boasts majestic architecture, superb markets and the football paradise of the Nou Camp. Spain's provinces are proudly distinctive, particularly the Basque country of the north-east, where some of the world's most innovative and acclaimed restaurants break all the rules of cuisine with sublime results.

Tips for Getting Along with Locals in Spain

In general the Spanish are a hospitable people, although the national character varies enormously from region to region. In Galicia, locals may be reticent and a little shy, while in Madrid expect them to be voluble and ebullient. Go with the flow. Trying to speak a little Spanish is always respected, although be aware that in Catalonia Catalan is spoken in many areas and in rural Galicia the locals may converse in Gallego. Take advantage of the experience and expertise of Hotels.com to find the true nature of a city or region. The Spain hotels featured at Hotels.com have been rated by previous guests to give travelers a detailed picture of what to expect. Our site features photos of the hotel and details of a sample room so it's easy for guests to identify the ideal accommodation for their Spanish stay. An online map shows the hotel's proximity to restaurants, tourist attractions and transport links.