In the rolling countryside, Parador de Cardona offers a tranquil retreat with a coffee shop and picturesque terrace. Unwind in the sauna or get active at the gym; with high-speed WiFi and helpful staff, this upscale hotel provides relaxation.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator
The current price is ₩157,363
₩157,363
₩179,969 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Why we love this property
Flavorful dining options
A hotel restaurant, cafe, and bar serve up an array of tasty options. The property offers buffet breakfast to kick-start adventurous days.
Boutique historic charm
Architectural heritage meets modern comfort in this charming hotel. Thoughtfully designed spaces create a nostalgic yet fresh atmosphere.
Parador de Cardona is a great choice for a stay in Cardona. The coffee shop/cafe is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
Sauna
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecostars, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.98 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 22 to 22 for adults, and EUR 11 to 11 for children
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number HG-009902
Also known as
Parador Cardona
Parador Hotel Cardona
Parador De Cardona Hotel Cardona
Parador Cardona Hotel
Parador de Cardona Hotel
Parador de Cardona Cardona
Parador de Cardona Hotel Cardona
Frequently asked questions
Does Parador de Cardona offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Parador de Cardona does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Parador de Cardona?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Parador de Cardona?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Parador de Cardona?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Parador de Cardona and nearby?
Parador de Cardona has a sauna and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Parador de Cardona?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Parador de Cardona like?
Parador de Cardona is located a short 1-minute walk from Castle of Cardona.
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Reviews
Parador de Cardona Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fantastic, and of very good quality. (8 reviews)
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Castle
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Food
Towns
History
Hilly
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Beautiful and quiet and the staff was excellent.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Great, large room, beautiful location, nice service overall, although sometimes we needed to ask a few times for things or got mixed answers. Great food.
Lacked some amenities that were advertised.
Not suitable for people with low mobility, due to the hardship getting there, but it is still relatively possible.
Would definitely recommend, however.
Rafael
Rafael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Outstanding property. The views are incredible, dinner and breakfast excellent, staff were very polite and helpful
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Excellent experience at this hotel.
It was a great experience staying this castle hotel. The breakfast was excellent, also your around the hotel was great.
Sachi
Sachi, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
The castle is very well kept. The staff was very friendly and the customer service was excellent. The accommodations were great. It is a beautiful castle. The bed and room were very comfortable.
MARIA S
MARIA S, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in this amazing castle. Staff were friendly and the restautant served up excellent dinner and breakfast options. We had no issues and would highly recommend this hotel.
glen
glen, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2025
Magnificent travel through time! Fantastic history. Incredible views. Unparalleled atmosphere. Food and drinks are decent for their price. Entire staff friendly and accommodating, except for the head waiter who was rude and arrogant like he was the lord of the castle or something. Very off-putting and bade us avoid the restaurant after that.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2023
The place is really beautiful. It's very clean. The staff is very attentive, very polite and kind.
We had breakfast and dinner and everything was delicious.
It's definitely a place to visit and stay.
MARIA ALMUDENA VICENTE
MARIA ALMUDENA VICENTE, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
We loved our stay in this beautiful castle hotel. The public areas are amazing and the views very lovely. We paid a cheaper rate so the bedroom was simpler than in some of the photos but very comfortable. We loved the dining room and breakfast was fantastic. you need to have a car to travel around as there is not much in the local town though some nice shops and cafes.
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Beautiful hotel with 360° views
A lovely hotel in a castle filled with history. Beautiful views from the top. Friendly staff and very well kept.
We hadn't got a car but you definitely need one. Our friends picked us up daily. No taxis or buses.
On a personal note the bed was too hard and it hurt my hip bone to lay on either side, so I didn't sleep well.
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2023
Wonderful place, modern and comfortable inside, while keeping the basic medieval structure. Could use some signals directing walkers where to go.
Enrique
Enrique, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Fantastic experience to stay at an 1100 year old castle.
Parking was easy and free onsite. Very friendly staff, especially Pol and Inma. The only issue was the Wifi. Sometimes the Wifi was so weak, my phone could not send texts or operate in wifi calling mode. The guided tour of the castle with Monica is highly recommended to understand the history behind the castle.
Sergio
Sergio, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2023
Classic and quality castle retreat
This is a classic historic castle and perfect if you want to stay somewhere with real atmosphere. It’s been beautifully restored and a modern hotel is well hidden behind the stone walls. The reception and waiting staff are very professional and attentive.
Just check restaurant opening hours, we stayed off season and they were only open for breakfast and lunch.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2024
The paradore is set in a beautiful castle. The courtyard, public rooms and dining room are stunning. Bedroom more simple with basic wooden furniture with nice bathroom and shower. Worth paying to look round the old church on site and take in the views from the maiden's tower. Breakfast is fantastic buffet.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
We expected that it would be difficult to park, and it was. We didn’t expect the quality of the dining in the castle. The architecture and history in close proximity were excellent.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
This was an incredible parador surrounded by spectacular views and fascinating history. Dining at the parador was really special - excellent breakfast and dinner. Service was excellent and the staff were really friendly. My only complaint would be that the beds are really very hard. If it's possible to add a topper to the mattress to make them more comfortable that would greatly improve the experience.
Maia
Maia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2024
What can I say. You stay in medieval castle. :)
Amazing place that you can see from far on your approach to it. Located on very top of big hill that tops all soundings. Very specious and nice rooms. Great restaurant (quite expensive but there are other options to eat in near town of Cardona). It is like spending a night in fairytale story. There is free parking in castle and on weekends you can expect a lot of visitors so plan accordingly.
Cezary
Cezary, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
We had a most enjoyable experience at the Parador de Cardona, perched high up in a beautiful location. All the staff, reception, bar and restaurant, were very helpful and professional. Our room at the top of the castle was well-furnished with a large, comfortable four-poster bed and decent bathroom, both with wonderful views. The AC worked very well. Our dinner in the restaurant was delicious and the service perfectly paced, not hurried. As it’s half-way between homes in Spain and France, we very much look forward to our next visit. BTW, if you’re anticipating a comfortable hotel in an 11th century castle, it’s exactly that and I suggest you ignore low-star ratings mentioning lack of “coffee stations” and “pools”, it’s not a motel in MAGA-land, thank goodness!
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
Staying at el Parador de Cardona was an incredible experience! It is fully authentic and tremendously rich in the history and culture of Spain and Cataluña. Everything — the amenities, the service, the food, the views — were amazing. The staff was exceptionally professional and helpful. Our two-night stay was just what we needed to rest up from the flight from the US and to gear up for the more bustling environment of Barcelona. Touring the salt mine and just walking around the town of Cardona to soak up the atmosphere were also very enjoyable. Cardona and this parador are definitely worth the short drive from Barcelona!
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2023
M&M
First time in a Parador hotel and it did not disappoint. Food did not live up to expectations. Getting heavy luggage to your room is a challenge as there is no Porter staff. I look forward to visiting other Parador hotels
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2023
A castle definitely worth staying at.
The parador was really a beautiful place with a lot of charm and great views of the surrounding area. The castle had an interesting history and was well placed on top of the hill to defend it itself when under siege.
The room was large with a large 4 poste bed and a good sized bathroom.
The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was was a huge hall with large arches giving great atmosphere.
The food was of very good quality and we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner.
We were on a road trip and had stayed at a number of hotels but this one was clearly the best and in fact the cheapest. It was very good value for money.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 12, 2024
The castle was absolutely stunning and the countryside was so beautiful. The accomodations on the other hand were pretty meh.
The carpets throughout the hotel were disgusting. There was no AC. The sheets were made of cardboard.
Breakfast was great and the staff were super nice. So my recommendation? Come here on a day trip but don't stay the night.
Delaney
Delaney, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2026
Great to stay in this historic structure. Out of Barcelona is a plus. If you’re looking for something else other than peace and tranquility this is a good option. We ate in the bar area. Food was mediocre and staff somewhat “ black and white” in affect. Montserrat is a good day trip from here. Room was comfortable.
Frederick
Frederick, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2026
This was the first time that we have stayed in a parador. To be able to stay in surroundings so beautiful and full of history is a real privilege. The views from the castle were simply amazing. The staff were all pleasant and professional. We took the additional tour of the castle (at extra cost) which was in spanish which was too difficult for us, maybe either a leaflet explaining the tour or an audio/visual aid would improve the tour for non native speakers.
Overall thoroughly recommended.