Balcon De Cordoba Hotel

Beautiful rooftop views and charming atmosphere.

Our room felt very claustrophobic with its limited window space, which didn't match our expectations of a superior double. We were initially placed in a different room that was not worth the higher price. The temperature in our room was quite warm at night, leading to disrupted sleep .

This is a beautifully designed and managed hotel right in the heart of the old town - the location is pretty much unbeatable, when you get tired of the heat and the crowds, it takes just minutes to get back to the cool, serene atmosphere of the patio. The building has been renovated with huge attention to detail, and is a great mix of the traditional and modern. It's fairly small - one of the few places where on check-in we were given a tour of the hotel, complete with explanations of the building's history, which was a really nice touch. The attention to detail and quality is evident everywhere - the breakfast is great, fresh produce, cooked dishes made to order. I also recommend the evening meals - it's a small menu, and again really great food in a beautiful atmosphere. After-dinner drinks on the rooftop terrace with a perfect view of the Mezquite: just unbeatable! The staff are also exceptional, very friendly and attentive, really made us feel not just welcome, but right at home. In short, we greatly enjoyed our time here, and would definitely stay here again (actually, I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else).

Arriving by car can be a little tricky - definitely e-mail in advance for directions. We were slightly thrown off by roadworks, but managed in the end - great relief though that they then park the car for you (no parking at the hotel itself), and bring it back when you're ready to leave.

The staff was extraordinarily helpful and friendly and treated us more like family than clients. When we needed assistance they went beyond advising, but accompanied us personally to insure our success, Every detail from soaps and lotions to flowers on the bed made our visit memorable, I unqualifiedly recommend this hotel, from the kind friendly staff, the immaculate presentation, to the beautiful furniture and terrace. A once in a lifetime experience.

I can find no issue to criticize except it is so discreet we had a little trouble finding.

1) Beautiful rooftop views, charming courtyard, attentive staff interaction

1) Difficult luggage access, limited room window, warm temperature at night

The staff was very helpful as I do not speak Spanish they were especially nice. The facilities and setting were lovely. The location worked very well. I loved the beauty products in the room. The shampoo and soap were made from olive oil; I believe they were products of Spain and may have been local.

Our new favourite place to stay in Cordoba. Nicely appointed place with fast Wi-Fi and rooftop restaurant. Efficient check-in, service-minded employees.

A few things you should know

The staff was exceedingly friendly and professional,. I loved the rooftop views that complemented good meals.

Expect to struggle with parking due to the narrow streets,, leading to an inconvenient arrival experience.

Absolutely everything was superb. The best service, the best view, the most lovely and tranquil design.

Nothing, it was perfect.

Excellent location. Impressive views of the Mesquita from the roof terrace. Rooms are comfortable and cosy. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Staff was very friendly. The small scale of the hotel has definitely a positve impact on the way guests are taken care of.

Do not waste your time searching for the car parking of the hotel. Instead park your car at the underground parking of the Alcazar, a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Fine rooftop views while dining on delicious meals.

A fantastic experience ! From the moment we arrived at the hotel the whole team could not do enough. With ony 10 rooms this is like being in your own luxurious hotel. The location of the hotel so near to the Mezquita and views from the balconies cannot be beaten. We will be returning to the "Balcon" in the future. Raul, Ludwig and all the staff made it feel like home. Nick and Libby - Gibraltar

it is a ten-room hotel with staff that treats you like you are a guest at a friend's home. the design of public areas and bedrooms is comfortable and stylish. the restoration and use of this old patio house is fantastic--it retains old qualities of a former convent but has contemporary features like nice bathrooms, updated rooms, layout maximizes the property---our room looked out to a courtyard and we could hear the fountain. rain or shine (and it rained 3 out of the four days we were there) the place was a haven.

perfect base for exploring the heart of cordoba

Staying here was fantastic. It felt so special being just a minute's walk from the mezquita, with the added charm of friendly staff making my experience wonderful.

The location in Cordoba was amazing. You can see the walls of the Alcazar from the balcony. The staff was friendly and helpful and breakfast was delivered to the room. I am allergic to gluten and dairy and they provided me with gluten-free bread and pastries and soymilk for breakfast.

The bed was a little too firm.

We stayed at the Balcon de Cordoba for three days in July. All the staff were very helpful and professional . The hotel is very clean and comfortable with a nice terrace overlooking the city and a central courtyard which makes the hotel very welcoming.