Most tourists visiting Spain think that the best services can only be found in more expensive and luxurious hotels. But the difference between a three star hotel and a four or five star establishment is not always as big as we might think. For guests who want to go on holidays but have to travel on a budget there are many hotels in Spain which offer high quality services for the cost of three star accommodation.

The location of the hotel can be a key factor in the determination of the number of stars of a hotel gets credited with. More expensive hotels are normally in the centre of cities in Spain but we can find luxury three star hotels in places that are not so central, but with excellent communication and easy access by public transport to the main tourist attractions.

There are also many three star hotels in Spain which are located in historic buildings and have kept a particular style from different periods in history thus offering uniqueness from other establishments.

Below are some excellent examples of the hotels in Spain which offer more affordable accommodation with excellent services. The Soho Hotel in Barcelona counts a restaurant on the terrace and an outdoor pool among some of the great facilities which can be found in this minimalist and innovative city centre hotel. In Madrid the Room Mate Alicia is in a landmark industrial building from the early twentieth century. The rooms have been decorated by interior designer Pascua Ortega and the hotel is located in the heart of Plaza Santa Ana, one of the main toursit squares in Madrid filled with cafés, bars an terraces. In Valencia the Hotel Petit Palace Germanias is a small establishment with few rooms always offering a warm welcome to its guests. Some of the rooms have a large terrace and a computer with free Internet access. The Astoria Hotel in Malaga has comfortable and spacious rooms with balcony and Jacuzzi. It is located in the historic and cultural city center of Malaga and very close to the Picasso Museum and the cathedral. So, you should consider a stay in one of these hotels during you next visit to any of these cities in Spain.