Where to Stay in Girona: Hotels Near the Old Town
City · Costa Brava · Spain
Choosing hotels in Girona is simpler than on most of the Costa Brava, because this is a city break rather than a beach resort. Girona is an inland city of around 100,000 people, and almost everything worth seeing sits within about half a mile of the old quarter, the Barri Vell. The cathedral, the Basilica of St. Felix, the Museum of Jewish History and a cluster of other museums are all here. Girona airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, is roughly a 9-minute drive away, so you can be checked in soon after landing. This page shows live hotel prices so you can compare options before you book.
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- Girona Cathedral and the Basilica of St. Felix are both within about half a mile of the centre.
- Girona airport has direct UK flights and sits only around 9 minutes' drive from the city.
- July and August reach highs of 32°C, while January still averages a mild 14°C.
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Compare hotels (opens Booking.com in a new tab)Which part of town to choose
Girona is a single city rather than a string of resorts, so the real choice is how close you want to be to the Barri Vell, the protected old quarter. Staying in or beside it puts you on foot to the Museum of Jewish History, the Girona Museum of Art, the Cinema Museum, the Museum of the History of Girona and the Palau Episcopal, all within a few hundred yards.
A little further out, still within about half a mile, lie Girona Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Felix, the monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia and the Castell de Montjuïc. Anywhere within that ring keeps the main sights walkable, so you can leave the car hire for days out. Remember that Girona is not on the coast: if a beach is high on your list, plan on driving out to the Costa Brava shore rather than expecting sand on your doorstep.
What kind of stay to expect
Because Girona is an inland city, think of accommodation here as a city-break stay rather than the all-inclusive pool complexes found in the Costa Brava's seaside resorts. The appeal is location: a room where you can step out to the cathedral in the morning and walk back from dinner in the old quarter at night.
When you compare options on this page, weigh walking distance to the Barri Vell first, then how you plan to get around. Travellers arriving by package or with car hire may want to check parking arrangements, since the historic centre is a protected area. Room-only or bed and breakfast tends to suit a city like this, where eating out is part of the point.
When and how to book
Summer is hot, with highs of 32°C in July and August, which is lovely for evenings but tiring for sightseeing on foot. The shoulder months, from February to June and from September to November, offer milder days of roughly 16°C to 27°C. May and June are the wettest, with around 14 rain days each, so pack a light jacket.
Girona airport has direct flights from the UK and is about 9 minutes from the city, so packages combining flight, hotel and transfer work well here: you can compare deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach on this page alongside live hotel prices. As anywhere, UK school holidays push demand up, so booking early for those weeks is wise. You can also compare car hire and tours and tickets here if you plan to explore beyond the city.
When to go to Girona
October: daytime highs between 24°C and 24°C with little rain.
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- 16°CFeb60 mm
- 19°CMar42 mm
- 21°CApr76 mm
- 23°CMay101 mm
- 27°CJun82 mm
- 32°CJul37 mm
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- 27°CSept77 mm
- 24°COct44 mm
- 18°CNov31 mm
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
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Questions people ask
What are the best things to do in Girona?
Most visits centre on the Barri Vell, the old quarter. Highlights include Girona Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Felix, the Museum of Jewish History in a former synagogue, the monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, the Girona Museum of Art, the Cinema Museum and the Castell de Montjuïc, all within about half a mile of the centre.
Are there beaches in Girona?
No. Girona is an inland city, so there is no beach in town. It belongs to the Costa Brava, though, and the coast is reachable by road. If beaches matter to you, compare car hire on this page so you can drive out for the day and return to your city hotel.
How far is Girona airport from the city?
Girona airport (GRO) is roughly a 9-minute drive from the city, and it has direct flights from the United Kingdom. That makes for one of the shortest transfers you will find on a Spanish holiday, whether you book a package with transfers included or pick up car hire.
When is the best time to stay in Girona?
The shoulder months of spring and autumn suit sightseeing best, with highs of around 19°C to 27°C. July and August reach 32°C, which can feel heavy for walking the old town. May and June bring the most rain days, around 14 each, while winter stays mild at about 14°C to 16°C.
Should I stay in the old town?
For most first-time visitors, yes. The Barri Vell holds the museums, the Palau Episcopal and the Torre Gironella, with the cathedral and basilica just beyond, so staying in or near it means you can see nearly everything on foot and save car hire for trips further afield.