After showing you around Cordoba, let's now move on to an essential question for a successful stay in Cordoba: Where to sleep in Cordoba? We will see in this article where to stay in Cordoba, what are the best neighborhoods and best hotels to stay in Cordoba.
Depending on your budget, I will suggest establishments, hostels, low-cost hotels or luxury accommodation ideally located in Cordoba.
> Prepare your visit to Cordoba
> What are the best neighborhoods to sleep in Cordoba
> Where to sleep in Cordoba: the best addresses
> The best hostels to sleep in Cordoba
> Luxury accommodations where to sleep in Cordoba
Prepare your visit to Cordoba
Before moving on to accommodation and advice for staying in Cordoba, a little reminder to prepare for your stay in the city.
Choose your flights
Let's start with the flights. Very few flights arrive directly in Cordoba. The small airport is only very poorly served. If you want to go to Cordoba, then you will have to look at flights to Seville, Granada or Malaga.
These three cities are the closest to have a very well served international airport.
Car rental
Arriving by plane in Seville or Granada will require you either to take the train to reach Cordoba, or to rent a car. Car rental will, of course, be more practical if you want to visit Andalusia and go to these main places like Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga or Ronda.
For this I recommend the use of a car rental comparator, Rentalcars.com is ideal for finding the best car rental offers.
Book your activities
In order to visit Cordoba in complete serenity, I recommend that you book your visits in advance. Even if it is not essential to reserve them 3 months in advance (as is the case with the Alhambra in Granada), it will still be preferable to reserve them a few days before your visit, especially during the tourist season. and all the more so if your stay in Cordoba is of short duration.
Here are the main visits to make in Cordoba:
- Guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
- Guided tour of the Alcazar of Cordoba
- Guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral, the Alcazar and the Jewish Quarter
- Guided tour of Al-Zahra Madinat
- Guided tour of the courtyards of Cordoba
- Visit of the patios and the palace of Viana
What are the best areas to sleep in Cordoba
Cordoba, or in any case its historic center which brings together most of the things to do in Cordoba, is not very extensive. There aren't many different neighborhoods to stay in Cordoba.
The main districts of Cordoba:
San Basilo
The San Basilo district is a small neighborhood located south of the hyper center of Cordoba – the Jewish quarter between the Guadalquivir to the east and Conde Vallelano Avenue, one of the main arteries of the city to the west. .
This district is mainly made up of the Alcazar, these gardens but also the royal stables. This neighborhood can be a good place where to stay in cordoba due to its proximity to the historic center of Cordoba and its places of interest. This quiet area has some good addresses for restaurants and cafes. You will sleep there mainly in apartments, some cozy and spacious enjoy a breathtaking view of the Alcazar.
The Juderia
The Juderia district is one of the main historic areas of Cordoba. La Juderia is the old Jewish quarter of Cordoba. Its narrow streets and white houses have made its reputation. There is, for example, the Synagogue or the municipal souk. It is located north of the Alcazar, right next to the mosque-cathedral.
This central district will be the perfect place to stay in Cordoba. This is where most of the hotels and accommodation to sleep in Cordoba are concentrated.
Many hotels have rooftop terraces, some equipped with small swimming pools and offering a superb view of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. A neighborhood that I highly recommend.
San Pedro
San Pedro is a district located to the east of the city center. A newer district than the historic center, here you will find, for example, the main square of Cordoba, Corredera Square.
Slightly less touristy than the neighborhoods of San Basilo or Juderia, this neighborhood is still a good choice for sleeping in Cordoba. You will find many restaurants and cafes there but it is above all its immediate proximity to the historic center that will be its strong point.
Saint Andrew – Saint Paul
San Andrés – San Pablo is a neighborhood located northeast of the city center. A more modern, touristy district that will also make a good choice for accommodation in Cordoba. You will find the Roman Forum, a must on a visit to Cordoba, as well as the Viana Palace located just to the north.
These four neighborhoods represent the essence of the historic center of the city of Cordoba.
Field of Truth-Miraflores
Campo de la Verdad-Miraflores is a district located on the other side of the Guadalquivir, just behind the Calahorra tower. This district is less lively and less touristy than the previous districts. Its number one asset will be its location and the view it offers of the mosque-cathedral and the historic center of the city.
A neighborhood that could possibly be a good choice for finding accommodation in Cordoba.
From these five districts you can visit Cordoba from your accommodation on foot. A city that can be visited easily, without particular difficulty. You will still need to bring a map or an application on your smartphone so as not to get lost in the oldest districts of the city which sometimes look like a real maze!
Where to sleep in Cordoba: the best addresses
Here are three good places to stay in Cordoba. Three accommodations with good value for money. Accommodation which has the particularity of having a beautiful location in Cordoba which will allow you to quickly reach the places of the main monuments to visit in Cordoba.
Hotel of the Lanterns:
A modern boutique hotel in a traditional Andalusian house with a magnificent flowered patio, this is how to describe the Hotel de los Faroles.
Simple rooms but great location and very affordable price.
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Hospederia Luis de Gongora:
Located on the small Place de la Trinidad, on the outskirts of the Jewish quarter, this guest house offers cozy rooms at a very good price. You will take advantage of the cafes located near the hotel to have breakfast and its proximity to the Jewish quarter to get lost in its small streets.
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Marisa Hotel :
A two-star hotel located just opposite the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. A perfect location for a stay in Cordoba. The hotel offers en-suite rooms, some with stunning views of the Mosque-Cathedral.
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The best hostels to sleep in Cordoba
If you are looking for a hostel to stay in Cordoba, here is 3 good addresses for inns among the best rated in Cordoba.
For a larger choice, go to Hotelworld.com which lists many hostels to sleep in Cordoba.
La Torre Tourist House:
Definitely the best located hostel in Cordoba. It is located at the foot of the mosque-cathedral. This hostel mainly offers private rooms with bathroom for 2 to 5 people.
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Funky Cordoba :
This hostel, ideally located less than ten minutes walk from the mosque-cathedral, offers dormitories for 4 to 6 people as well as private rooms. Each of the rooms and dormitories are equipped with a private bathroom. Dormitories are available from €13. Funky Cordoba will be one of the best solutions to stay in Cordoba at a lower cost.
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Backpackers Al-Katre:
Al-Katre is a hostel also located a stone's throw from the Mosque-Cathedral, in the historic quarter of Cordoba. It offers dormitories from €15 per night but also private rooms for 2 people from €38. One of the best value for money in Cordoba.
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May Flowers Hostel :
Let's finish our ranking of the best hostels in Cordoba with what is, according to HostelWorld.com, the best hostel in Cordoba. Certainly more expensive than the previous ones, it is the best rated and the most spacious. Located in a typical Andalusian house, it offers bright rooms and a magnificent patio in the heart of the San Basilo district.
You will find dormitories for 8 people from €45 or double rooms with private bathroom.
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Luxury places to sleep in Cordoba
Let's finish this practical article on the best accommodations in Cordoba by two establishments, two luxury hotels in Cordoba, perfect for indulging yourself for a weekend.
Bailio Palace Hospes:
The Hospes Palacio del Bailio is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious hotels in the city. Located in a 15th century palace, this establishment offers a very high standard of service and rooms. You can also enjoy a beautiful outdoor swimming pool as well as a very large terrace where you can eat. The decoration is very refined and meticulously combining modernity and respect for the extraordinary architecture of the place. The Hospes Palacio des Bailio is located not far from the Viana Palace, from the Correderra Square, about a XNUMX-minute walk from the Mosque-Cathedral.
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Eurostars Palace :
Second hotel in our category of the most luxurious hotels in Cordoba, the Eurostars Palace. A 5-star establishment located 5 minutes walk from the cathedral not far from the Jewish quarter. This hotel offers luxurious, particularly well-equipped rooms in a modern style. You can also enjoy the swimming pool and the terrace located on the roof of the hotel. An ideal place to sleep in Cordoba.
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I hope that this advice article on accommodation in Cordoba has been useful for you to find where to sleep in Cordoba, to choose the right neighborhood to stay in the city as well as the right accommodation.
Don't hesitate to read our article on visiting Cordoba or its Mosque-Cathedral.
