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Where to Stay in Girona

BySunMed Guide

Where to Stay in Girona

Girona is a compact city, which works in your favor when choosing accommodation, but the popularity of the old town means you need to think carefully about where you actually want to base yourself.

The best area for most visitors is the Barri Vell, the medieval old town on the east bank of the Onyar river. Staying here puts you within walking distance of the cathedral, the Jewish quarter, and the colorful houses that line the riverfront. For mid-range budgets, expect to pay between 90 and 150 euros per night for a solid three-star hotel or a well-run boutique guesthouse. Properties like Hotel Llegendes de Girona or similar boutique options sit right inside the historic walls and offer genuine character without charging luxury prices. The tradeoff is noise, particularly on weekends, since narrow stone streets amplify sound and the city draws substantial crowds, especially after its profile rose from appearing in Game of Thrones.

If you want quieter sleep without sacrificing convenience, the Eixample district on the west bank is worth considering. It’s more residential, five minutes on foot from the old town, and tends to offer better value with slightly lower nightly rates. You’ll feel less like you’re sleeping inside a tourist attraction, which some travelers genuinely prefer.

Avoid booking anything near the bus or train station area unless the price is dramatically lower, since it lacks atmosphere and offers no real advantage given how walkable the city is once you’re positioned correctly.

One booking mistake people consistently make is reserving a room without checking whether it has air conditioning. Girona summers are genuinely hot, and older buildings inside the Barri Vell sometimes lack proper cooling despite charging mid-range prices. Always verify this before confirming.

If your budget stretches toward 150 euros, prioritize properties with river views, since waking up facing the Onyar houses is one of those experiences that actually lives up to the photographs. Book at least six to eight weeks ahead during summer and festival periods, because the city is small and good mid-range inventory disappears quickly.

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