Calle Encarnacion 8, Cordoba, Spain | (888) 635-3814
Convenient, central location next to the Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba
Historic, charming boutique with large collection of antiques
Gorgeous rooftop terrace with panoramic city and Mosque views
Bright, stylish rooms with soft colors and Egyptian cotton sheets
Romantic patio with flowers, couches, and a fountain
Free buffet breakfast and 24-hour room service
Welcome drink and fresh fruit upon check-in
Free train station pick-up
No pool
Can be difficult to find in maze of narrow city streets
The 10-room Balcon de Cordoba is a romantic boutique in a 17th-century Andalusian house, built around three peaceful courtyards, with a rooftop terrace that offers gorgeous panoramic views of the city. In addition to a convenient location near the Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba, this exclusive hotel has a large collection of ancient artifacts, with the addition of handmade mosaics, tiles, and furnishings that evoke Cordoba's rich history. Rooms are stylish and peaceful, with memory foam mattresses and blackout shutters for a fantastic night’s sleep.
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Scene
Charming, romantic boutique
The Balcon de Cordoba is a modern boutique with a long history. Built in a 17th-century Andalusian house, the hotel has three lovely courtyards with fountains, lush greenery, a full-grown orange tree, handmade mosaic stepping stones, and decorative tiles. Each courtyard features wood or stone benches and/or shabby chic-style tables and chairs. The hotel houses a vast collection of ancient artifacts, including columns, statues, and fragments of Roman gravestones. The lobby is relaxed and chic, with Spanish studded wooden doors, elaborate ironwork, and a rough-hewn wooden table used as a front desk. The rooftop terrace offers a 360-degree panorama, with unparalleled views of Cordoba's famous Mosque. The restaurant and bar are modern, with simple, sophisticated banquettes and a bright, airy feel.
Location
Down a narrow, cobblestone street by Cordoba's famous Mosque
The Balcon de Cordoba is located down a narrow cobblestone street and can be difficult to find in Cordoba's historic district, even via GPS. An ideal spot for tourists, the hotel is beside one of the city's major tourist attractions, the Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba, as well as numerous other museums and historic churches. The immediate area includes plenty of bars, restaurants, shops, and other small businesses.
Rooms
Clean, individually decorated rooms, with luxe bathrooms and memory foam mattresses
Rooms at the Balcon de Cordoba are spotless and charming, individually named and decorated, and all done in harmonious beiges, whites, and greys. Some rooms have picturesque wrought iron balconies (worth the cost), and the deluxe room, Ruzbahan, has a private roof deck with an outdoor bed. All rooms offer memory foam mattresses, pillow menus, and blackout drapes, for restful sleep. Bathrooms are done in buttery sandstone with double sinks and luxury toiletries. Rooms feature unique art and sculpture, and some have exquisitely carved wooden doors. These and many more original touches add to this hotel’s high romance factor.
Features
Fine dining, valet parking, and romantic rooftop views
The Balcon de Cordoba’s restaurant, Pairi Daeza, offers a variety of regional dishes, including tapas and other Mediterranean specialties. Guests are treated to an excellent, free continental buffet breakfast that includes local Spanish hams and cheeses. The bar and restaurant terrace has gorgeous views, and the rooftop terrace is the perfect place to watch the sun set over Cordoba's famous Mosque. The hotel offers round-trip airport transfers for a surcharge, and free transfers to the railway station. Valet parking is available, but costs extra, and guests are advised to call ahead for directions, as the streets can be narrow and confusing.
