Hotel Madinat, Córdoba

Authenticity

Hotel Madinat comes with the story of five friends restoring a nearly derelict 18th-century building in the city's Jewish Quarter. The owners will greet you warmly, striving to make guests feel like part of Córdoba, and are happy to tell you all about the restoration process. Enjoy discovering all the refurbished details that may surprise you, such as tables made from the building's old bar when it was a popular spot for university students in the 1980s.

Location

The hotel sits just slightly out of the busy touristic zone, so you get the history without the noise. A five-minute walk takes you right to the Mezquita-Catedral, and you'll be within walking distance of many other significant sites, including the Puente Romano, Alcázar Andalusí, and Plaza de la Corredera.

Rooms & Bathrooms

If you can, we recommend booking early to secure the hotel's only suite, which is worth the extra expense. Once the house's old loft where doves lived, you'll be on the top floor, with cushy furnishings and a unique Arab-style soaking tub. Though the suite is one of the best rooms, the other units are just as comfortable and historic, with spacious bathrooms and gentle reminders of the building's past. Some have balconies, original molding, and restored frescoes. 

Other Highlights

The entire ambiance feels like a highlight, from the moment you walk through the tiled entrance with a mint-green gate to the tranquil inner courtyard. Enjoy breakfast in a quaint dining area, grab tapas and drinks at the bar, relax in the Hammam with its salt bath, and catch the sunset from the rooftop terrace, offering some of the best city views.