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Parador de Cardona

4.0 star property
Medieval castle-hotel offers countryside serenity with a terrace showcasing scenic views, plus a well-equipped gym for travelers who want to stay active

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Parador de Cardona, set in rolling countryside, offers a peaceful retreat with coffee on a picturesque terrace. Guests can relax in the sauna, work out at the gym, and enjoy high-speed WiFi. Attentive staff enhance the upscale experience, balancing relaxation with activity.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (3 Adults)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Cardona, Parador de Cardona is in a rural area. Solsona Diocesan and Regional Museum and Palau Episcopal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ribera Salada Golf Course and Port del Comte Ski Resort. Visit our Cardona travel guide
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Castell de Cardona, s/n, Cardona, 08261

What's nearby

  • Muntanya Montserrat - a stunning National Park which is but 1 hour by car from Barcelona. Worth a visit! #InStone
    Montserrat
    45 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Aerial view of the Montserrat monastery. Santa Maria de Montserrat is a Benedictine abbey located on the mountain of Montserrat, in Monistrol de Montserrat, in Catalonia, Spain
    Montserrat Monastery
    56 min drive - 64.5 km
  • Castle of Cardona
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Church of Sant Vicente
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sant Miquel Parish Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Manresa Station
    27 min drive
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Firabar
    9 min walk
  • Bar Turista
    7 min walk
  • Restaurante Parador De Cardona
    3 min walk
  • To[+]
    11 min drive
  • Punt Zero
    8 min walk

About this property

Parador de Cardona

Upscale historic hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities at Parador de Cardona. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a lift
  • Tour/ticket information, free newspapers and a gift shop
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 21 to 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.32 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 21 to 21 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number HG-009902

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
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

Property is 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

Is Parador de Cardona pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Parador de Cardona?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parador de Cardona on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Parador de Cardona?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Parador de Cardona?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Parador de Cardona?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Parador de Cardona located?

Situated in a rural location, this historic hotel is steps away from Castle of Cardona and Church of Sant Vicente. El Parque Cultural de la Montana de Sal is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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Reviews

Parador de Cardona Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 404 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet and the staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property. The views are incredible, dinner and breakfast excellent, staff were very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA ALMUDENA VICENTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Wonderful place, modern and comfortable inside, while keeping the basic medieval structure. Could use some signals directing walkers where to go.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
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Bed
View from bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cezary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Delaney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Amenities
Top notch accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historic castle to stay in. Nicely renovated with modern amenities. Great bed and shower. Restaurant was fantastic. All staff were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAMRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely stunning location set in a cute historic town. I wish i could have stayed there longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025