Life at Hotel Boutique Elvira Plaza in the charismatic barrio of Santa Cruz is all about alfresco living. Tasting menu from €65 per person Hotel Boutique Elvira Plaza in Seville offers simple luxury that does not break the bank Rooms from €339 per night, with breakfast. Just ask the concierge to suggest an itinerary. One of Andalucía’s most romantic hotels, this is a great base from which to explore the region or bask on the Costa del Sol. Motifs in pistachio, ochre and red nod to the hotel’s history: it was the residence of the patrón (boss) of Spain’s famous Real Fábrica de Naipes, an 18th-century factory that manufactured playing cards.

The property opened its doors just before the pandemic as a result, the rooms feel fresh and sumptuous, decked out in herringbone fabrics with matching marble floors in the bathrooms. By night, candlelight transforms the zaguan patio into an atmospheric restaurant where guests tuck into six-course tasting menus designed by José Carlos García, a Michelin-starred chef. Wake up to an extravaganza of regional delicacies at breakfast, served beneath the arches of the luminous courtyard. Squirreled away in the winding streets of Málaga’s Jewish Quarter, this elegant 18th-century palace is an ode to Andalusian heritage and gastronomy. Palacio Solecio, Málaga appeals to lovers of design and gastronomy Whether you are in the mood for a blissfully rural pad in the mountains, a romantic casita for two on the coast or a luxury getaway in Seville, read on for our pick of the best boutique hotels in Andalucía. It is worth looking for a boutique hotel in this part of the world: you are likely to pay less for luxury accommodation than elsewhere in Western Europe and each property, whether rural or urban, reveals its own story. Discover the world's most intriguing experiences with our weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.

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