Move to Spain
NIE, TIE, padrón, EU registration, visas, and residency.
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Vacation in Spain
Short visits, entry rules, transport, places to stay, and practical trip planning in Spain.
Live in Spain
Healthcare, banking, taxes, digital access, and the key admin steps for everyday life in Spain.
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Hotel chains in Spain — where to stay
Spain has a wide range of hotel chains from budget to luxury. Major brands include Meliá, NH, Barceló, Riu, Iberostar, Marriott, and Hilton, with properties in…
Hotel chains
If you prefer to book direct, major chains can help you compare different stay styles: city, beach, business, resort, or shorter getaway.
Next 3 steps
- Decide whether you want a city hotel, resort, beach stay, business trip option, or something more classic.
- Compare location, category, conditions, and whether booking direct with the chain makes sense.
- Use several major chains to get a quick feel for which style fits your trip best.
Official links
Paradores
Spain's iconic state-owned hotel network for distinctive stays across the country.
Meliá Hotels
One of Spain's most prominent hotel groups, with city, beach, and resort properties.
NH Hotels
Strong Spanish and European city-hotel chain often useful for practical urban stays.
Barceló Hotels
Large Spanish hotel group with a broad mix of city, island, and holiday properties.
RIU Hotels
Spanish chain especially known for resort-style stays in beach destinations.
Iberostar Hotels
Major Spanish resort and beach-hotel brand with a wide national footprint.
Marriott Hotels
Global hotel group with many brands and a broad presence in Spain.
Hilton Hotels
International hotel chain with upscale and business-oriented options in Spain.
This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.
Documents that often slow people down
Identity and civil records
- Valid passport or EU national ID.
- Birth, marriage, or partnership records where relevant.
- Legalization or Hague apostille for many foreign public documents.
- Sworn Spanish translations when documents are not accepted as-is.
Spain-side basics
- Address in Spain and, when requested, padrón certificate.
- Immigration appointment confirmation.
- Correct EX form for your procedure.
- Paid tasa receipt, often Modelo 790 with the matching code.
Money, health, purpose
- Proof of economic means for routes that require it.
- Health insurance or public coverage proof where required.
- School admission, remote-work evidence, family link, or permit approval.
- Criminal record certificate for some visas and residence routes.
Not every document applies to every route. The guide should help you narrow this down.
Official sources
Appointments and fees
Identity and residence
Digital access
Residence routes
This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.
Last reviewed: July 2026