Hotels in Antequera

Antequera is not a city you can explore in a day, so choosing where to sleep makes quite a difference. The historic center, around the Plaza de San Sebastián and the Colegiata de Santa María, is the most convenient option if you want to walk to the main monuments, tapas bars, and viewpoints. Here you will find small hotels and charming guesthouses, but also more ambient noise and difficult parking. If you prefer quiet and don't mind taking the car for everything, the outskirts and nearby residential areas, such as the la Veracruz area or the surroundings of the Vega de Antequera, offer vacation homes and villas with a garden or pool, ideal if you are traveling as a family or with a large group. The main difference between them is independence: in the center you pay for the location and the ease of getting around on foot; on the outskirts you gain space and silence, but you depend on a vehicle to go down for dinner or to shop.

As for prices, don't expect very marked high-season rates as on the coast. Antequera works better in spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant for seeing the Torcal or the Peña de los Enamorados. The months of July and August are hot and prices drop somewhat, but the city is emptier and some restaurants close for vacations. Easter and holiday weekends are the most expensive times and with the most demand, so if you are looking for a deal, avoid those dates. The lowest price you can find is around 49 euros per night in a simple apartment, while the average is around 203 euros, which gives you an idea of the range: from the basics to spacious houses with extra services. The average category of the accommodations is 3.6 stars, so don't expect widespread great luxury, but rather decent and well-maintained establishments.

To get there, the most practical option is the car, because Antequera is a communications hub: it is a little more than an hour from Málaga and about 45 minutes from Granada by highway, and it has direct access from the A-92 and the A-45. If you come by train, the AVE station is about 15 minutes from the center by taxi or city bus, and from there you can get around on local buses, which are enough for the tourist spots. Before booking, take a good look at whether the accommodation includes parking or has an agreement with a nearby parking lot, because in the old town it is a real problem. Also check whether the price includes cleaning and bed linens in the apartments and houses, because some charge supplements for short stays. Finally, check the exact distance to the Torcal if you plan to go on foot, because not everything advertised as “views of the Torcal” is really close. Among the establishments you will find in the listing, there are options such as the Hotel Castilla, the Coso Viejo, the Hotel Manzanito, or the Hotel Mesón El Número Uno, which well represent that mix of classic lodging and more modern accommodation.