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The question of "Where to Stay in Spain" has over 10,000 "answers", so you are quite spoilt for choice! There's plenty of accommodation in the country, in fact a total of over one million beds waiting for visitors all over Spain. The choices available are just as wide. You can stay at a luxury beach hotel in the Costa del Sol or the Canary Islands, you can stay on a remote farm, or in a converted castle or palace. If you're traveling on a budget, you can find plenty of pensions, homestays called casas rurales, guesthouses, owners direct and even camp sites. Some of the youth hostels are converted from old mansions and even medieval castles, so you may find yourself in what was once very opulent surroundings at very low prices.
Hotel Grading The tourist authorities classify the hotels and award stars according to the facilities they provide. Hotels, hostels and pensions are usually indicated by a blue plaque near the door, with the letter H, Hs and P. Hotel Suizo in Barcelona, Spain. Note the plaque with H denoting the establishment is a hotel You can expect a stay at the hostels and pensions to be much cheaper than at a mainstream hotel. The classification of hotels provide an indication of the facilities available. Air conditioning is usually expected. The availability of lifts depend on the hotel rating. Hotels usually have restaurants that are open to non-residents although hotelresidencias (HR) and hostal-residencias (HsR) do not have restaurants, they nonetheless serve breakfast. Room Rates It is the requirement of the law in Spain that all hotels display their room rates behind the reception and in every room. How much to spend for a bed? It ranges from â‚Ź20-25 for
a double room at a one-star hostal, to more than â‚Ź180 at a five-star hotel. Only at the most luxurious establishments can you expect prices to go higher than â‚Ź240 per night. Room rates fluctuates according to room type, region and season. A suite may command a high price than a standard room. Hotels in the city center correspondingly are more expensive than those in the outskirts and rural areas.
High season in Spain runs from July to August while in the Canary Islands it runs from April to October. In addition, the hotels usually hike up their prices during major fiestas. This is true during April Fair in Seville, Los Sanfermines in Pamplona, Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Easter Week in much of Spain. Hotels usually quote price per room and meal without including VAT, which is 7% in most of Spain, and 5% in the Canary Islands. Booking and Check In If you are planning your trip during a high season, and you intend to stay at a specific hotel within the city, it is advisable that you book. Some hotels actually close during the low season, between autumn to spring, so it is best to check that your preferred hotel is open during the time of the year.