Where to stay in Aragon, from the Huesca Pyrenees to the Teruel mountains
Eight places to stay in Aragon, among rural houses, apartments, guesthouses, a hostel, a hostal and a roadside hotel, spread across the Huesca Pyrenees and the Teruel mountains. They suit walkers, skiers, cyclists, couples and families who look for mountains, quiet and home cooking, and who almost always arrive by car.
8 places to stay
Written by Valeria Romano
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Places to stay in Aragon
8 places to stay
Where to stay in Aragon by area
Aragon splits into two worlds for sleeping: the Pyrenees of Huesca, with their valleys and mountain villages, and the Teruel mountains, quieter and less travelled. If you want to ski, walk high mountain trails or eat in a guesthouse, look north. If you prefer silence, walks or cycle routes and stone villages, look south.
Huesca Pyrenees
Four very different places, from a ski-resort hostal to apartments with mountain views.
- Fonda Naval, in Escalona. Simple guesthouse with spacious rooms, a family welcome and home cooking. A good base for Ordesa and Aínsa, although the walls are thin and some guests complain about the night-time heating.
- Casa Sidora, in Laspuña. Guesthouse with a home-cooking restaurant, which is what its guests talk about most. For sleeping in the Pyrenees, walking and eating well, as long as you don't mind a slightly slow service.
- Casa Campolé, in San Juan de Plan. Houses and apartments with a fitted kitchen, Wi-Fi, mountain views and, according to several reviews, a fireplace and a hot tub. For couples and for anyone travelling with a dog who wants quiet.
- Hostal Centro, in Sallent de Gállego. Simple guesthouse in the heart of the town, with a restaurant, bar, terrace and ski storage room, near Formigal. Practical for skiing or mountain walks without big pretensions.
Teruel mountains
Here rural houses rule, along with the cyclists' hostel and a practical roadside stop.
- Casa Rural Italuna, in Jarque de la Val. Rural house with a garden, a terrace, an outdoor pool and home-made breakfasts that are much praised. For couples, families and walkers who arrive by car.
- Albergue El Muro, in Monforte de Moyuela. Hostel with a shared kitchen, a communal lounge and Wi-Fi, and a very good rating. For cyclists on the Camino del Cid, walkers and climbers, not for anyone looking for nightlife.
- Masía de Muñoz, in Mora de Rubielos. Traditional farmhouse with independent bedrooms, a garden with barbecue and a fitted kitchen. For families and groups who want the warmth of a wood fire and a base for the nearby ski resorts.
- Hotel 176 - El Azafrán, in Teruel. Service hotel beside the motorway, with a restaurant, a café and a car park with spaces for lorries. For drivers and travellers passing through, not for a charming getaway.
What kind of accommodation you'll find in Aragon
In Aragon rural houses and guesthouses take centre stage, with home cooking and a close welcome. Alongside them are mountain apartments, a hostel aimed at those on foot or on a bike, and a ski-resort hostal.
Most are small, family places rather than large hotels. That's the charm, but also the limit, because the walls can be thin and the service slower than in a city hotel. The only place that is clearly just for passing through is the hotel at the Teruel service area.
Which place to choose for your trip
Choose according to what you'll be doing each day, because in Aragon the accommodation is usually the base rather than the destination. The table sums up my preferences, and the links are above, under each area.
| Type of trip | Places that suit it best |
|---|---|
| Romantic getaway or as a couple | Casa Campolé, Casa Rural Italuna |
| Skiing and mountains in winter | Hostal Centro, Masía de Muñoz |
| Walking in Ordesa and the Pyrenees | Fonda Naval, Casa Sidora |
| Cycle touring and the Camino del Cid | Albergue El Muro |
| Families or groups of friends | Masía de Muñoz, Casa Rural Italuna |
| Travelling with a dog | Casa Campolé |
| Stop on a road trip | Hotel 176 - El Azafrán |
What to check before booking
Most ratings are high, but two come with caveats. Hostal Centro and Hotel 176 - El Azafrán have more modest ratings because they aim to be practical, not pretty. If you want charm, they aren't your first choice.
At Fonda Naval, the thin walls and the night heating are what gets mentioned most, and at Casa Sidora, the slightly slow service. None of those drawbacks would put me off if the plan is to spend the day out. And Casa Rural Italuna requires you to arrive by car, so don't count on public transport.
When to visit Aragon and how to get around
Winter is for skiing in the Pyrenees and at the Teruel resorts, and from spring to autumn it's time to walk, pedal and climb. In summer the Pyrenees are fresh and shady compared with the heat of the interior. Choose the season according to the plan, not the calendar.
To get around, a car is almost essential. The villages are linked by mountain roads, public transport is scarce outside the cities, and several places are on the outskirts. In winter it's worth checking road conditions before setting off. If you combine Huesca and Teruel, take it slowly, because they're two trips in one.