The 10 best hotels in Reus

Reus is not usually the first name that comes to mind when you think of the Costa Daurada, but it has enough character of its own to use as a base and move around the whole area. The city combines a quiet historic centre, with the modernism of Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner, with a wider range of accommodation than it seems. On HotelsCasa you will find 51 options, from apartments to hotels, with an average price of 107 euros per night and the lowest at 56. The average category is around 3.2 stars, so don't expect great luxury, but rather correct and functional establishments.

If you stay in the centre, near the plaza del Mercadal or the Passeig de la Misericòrdia, you will have commercial life and tapas bars just a step away, and you can walk to the train or bus station. The university area and the area around the Institut Pere Mata are quieter and with somewhat easier parking, but you will have to walk a little further for everything. The surroundings of the carretera de Salou or the industrial estate are practical if you go by car and want to get out quickly towards the beach, although you lose the charm of the old town. The 29 apartments available are the most numerous option, followed by 8 hotels and 6 holiday homes; if you travel in a group or as a family, villas and guest houses can be worth it for space and price per person.

As for prices, high season (July and August) sends rates soaring, especially at weekends, because many people combine Reus with Salou or Cambrils. If you can, look between October and May, when prices drop and there is still enough atmosphere. To get there, the Reus airport is about ten minutes by car from the centre, and the train station connects with Barcelona and Tarragona in less than an hour and a half. Getting around the city is simple: urban bus lines cover the outskirts well, but the centre is perfectly walkable. Before booking, check whether the accommodation includes parking, because in the old town it is difficult and expensive; also check whether the kitchen is equipped if you choose an apartment, and whether nighttime noise may be a problem on the streets with more bars. Examples such as the B&B HOTEL Tarragona Reus or the Crisol Quality Reus are safe for a stopover night, while the Estudio en el centro 0 or Apartaments Claudia work well for longer stays.