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Hotel Madinat is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Cordoba, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Hotel Madinat is a romantic hotel offering a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.
The hotel features a concierge and a rooftop terrace. Plus, guests can enjoy a lounge, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Cordoba.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Visual Axes (0.1 mi) and Historic Centre of Cordoba (0.2 mi), guests of Hotel Madinat can easily experience some of Cordoba's most well known attractions.
Travelers looking to enjoy some ribs can head to El Churrasco, Taberna Salinas, or Bodegas Campos. Otherwise, you may want to check out a Mediterranean restaurant such as Casa Pepe de la Judería, Bodegas Mezquita Céspedes, or Bar Moriles Pata Negra.
During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba (0.2 mi), Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos (0.4 mi), and Patios de Cordoba (0.5 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel.
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
City View
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Arabic and 1 more
Location
Calle Cabezas 17, 14003 Cordoba Spain
Name/address in local language
Hotel Madinat
861 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Hotel Madinat charms guests with its stylish atmosphere and keen attention to detail. The service at the hotel garners high marks for attentiveness and personalized care.
While the value proposition receives mixed reviews, with some deeming it pricey, the amenities, such as welcome drinks and a sumptuous breakfast buffet, are a hit among visitors. Guests consistently commend the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, and many appreciate the hotel’s central yet tranquil location, despite occasional access issues.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Pricey
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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We stayed for eleven nights during the Festival of Patios in May 2024.
The hotel is situated in the heart of the old town and is a converted traditional mansion house with a central patio. Many of the original features remain.
We were welcomed by Paloma, who gave us an overview of the facilities and local area. All of the reception staff were extremely helpful.
Our room was situated on the first floor at the front of the building. The room was immaculate and had been well prepared before our arrival. The large bed was extremely comfortable and the bed linen was changed daily. The main feature of the room was a large tiled bath, which also contained a shower unit. We made good use of this facility.
One observation regarding the room would be that there was nowhere to store our clothes, other than half a dozen hangers for shirts, jackets etc. As we were staying for an extended period, we found ourselves literally living out of our suit cases for the whole period.
We made use of the roof terrace on several occasions. The view across the old part of the city was amazing.
Breakfast was served in a small dining area, which when busy was a bit tight for room. The food service area in particular we found rather cramped at times. The breakfast offerings were typical of the area and generally good.
Overall, we found this hotel to be of a good standard. Well situated and within easy reach of the main attractions in the old town.
However, we paid a premium price for our room and for the facilities available, I felt the hotel was somewhat over priced for what was on offer.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from HOTEL MADINAT, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded May 24, 2024
Dear guest tonywalker1950, First of all, and on behalf of all staff, we would like to thank you for these detailed and positive comments. We are really pleased to know that you had a nice stay with us. Our aim is to offer you a pleasant experience and take a nice memory of Andalusia. Madinat is an experience that every visitor should enjoy in Andalusia. As Historical Building, Madinat is a Modernist-Andalusi style courtyard house, located 5 minutes from the Mosque-Cathedral. The 18th century building is full of details and preserve the majority of the original decorations. Light, quietness and spotless are the main attributes of Madinat. On the other hand, we would like to invite you to Madinat on your next visit to Andalusia, to enjoy our buffet and the tapas and wines selections on the terrace. It will be a pleasure to receive you again in Madinat. We will keep for you a surprise. For your next visit, you can contact us directly for better prices. Our kindest regards, Youssef Madinat Team
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We spent two nights at this lovely boutique hotel. Check in was efficient and welcoming. We were given freshly made lemonade and sweets whilst check in took place, and was offered information about the area. The host then showed us to our room on the first floor.
The room was spacious. The bed was a good size and was very comfortable. the aircon worked well. There was plenty of room for luggage and to unpack.
Welcome chocolates were in the room next to the bed on arrival to the room.
The bathroom had a large wet room style shower and all toiletries were provided. The sink was just outside of this, as part of the main room. The toilet was situated between the sink [in the main room] and the shower, operated from both by glass walls which had partial frosting. Whilst this ensured good lighting I would have preferred a full frosted or solid wall for additional privacy. All toiletries were provided, including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and soap, and were good. The hairdryer was also of a good standard.
The rooftop terraces were pleasant with good views over the city. Whilst there is no bar upstairs we were told that we could have drinks sent up to us should we wish. There was also a lovely patio area in the centre of the building.
Breakfast was a small fresh buffet with fruit, pastries, meat and cheese, Spanish omelette, breads, yogurt, etc and you could request hot foods such as eggs. Tea and coffee was plentiful, as were fresh juices. It was also possible to request a takeaway cup for your hot drink if you wished.
The hotel is within the Jewish quarter down narrow cobbled lanes. This means that a taxi cannot come directly to the door, though we were collected and dropped off just at the top of the straight - a few steps away from the hotel entrance.
This was a very pleasant stay in a lovely boutique hotel.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Room Tip:Book a room on the first or second floor, to be away from the ground floor patio
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Response from HOTEL MADINAT, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded Apr 14, 2024
Dear guest HulaMN, First of all, and on behalf of all staff, we would like to thank you for these detailed and positive comments. We are really pleased to know that you had a nice stay with us. Our aim is to offer you a pleasant experience and take a nice memory of Andalusia. Madinat is an experience that every visitor should enjoy in Andalusia. As Historical Building, Madinat is a Modernist-Andalusi style courtyard house, located 5 minutes from the Mosque-Cathedral. The 18th century building is full of details and preserve the majority of the original decorations. Light, quietness and spotless are the main attributes of Madinat. On the other hand, we would like to invite you to Madinat on your next visit to Andalusia, to enjoy our buffet and the tapas and wines selections on the terrace. It will be a pleasure to receive you again in Madinat. We will keep for you a surprise. Our kindest regards, Youssef Madinat Team
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A most delightful place to stay. Staff was very helpful at all times, and communications were very easy. They booked us two dinner reservations and tickets to the horse/flamenco show — which is a worthwhile experience. The room was very comfortable and spacious enough. “Double bed” meant two beds made as one, so essentially king size. Delightful pillows. Good A/C. Modern and roomy shower and bath. Excellent and well staffed and delicious intimate breakfast area. “Surprise” rooftop with terrific views, and most accommodating staff bringing drinks at any time. The few rooms arranged in two levels around an interior courtyard bring back the ‘real’ feel of an old ‘noble’ house in the inner city. Be SURE to accept their arranged ride from train or bus station — it takes a skilled and steel nerved driver to navigate the narrow inner city streets and corners. If you have a tight budget or want to approach on foot with your luggage, just taxi or Uber ‘easily’ through the modern city to a nearby ‘wide open’ spot such as the Romano Bridge (or other bridge just upstream/west), and it’s a 5 minute or less (but slightly uphill) walk from there. Do get your Mezquita tickets probably a week in advance for best choice of entry times — and the audio guide was confusing as there are no markings inside of the numbered audio guide spots. Also, the Museo at the far end of the Romano Bridge is definitely worth your hour. The Casa Sephardia (Jewish museum) was also fascinating and worth at least an hour.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Near the Arab baths (Hamman) if you want one of those. Our review covers a lot of things beyond...
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Response from HOTEL MADINAT, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded Oct 30, 2024
Dear JMS1950, We would like to sincerely thank you for sharing your feedback. It truly makes us happy to learn that you had a positive experience at Madinat. The Hotel Madinat, an exquisite example of Andalusi-Modernist architecture, is rich in detail and recognized as a Historical building, situated in the heart of the Old Medina of Cordoba. We warmly invite you to return and fully experience all that Madinat has to offer. Our unique location in a peaceful alley of the Jewish Quarter, along with our stunning terrace boasting 360º views, a delightful array of local tapas and wines, and our hearty homemade buffet breakfast, await you. On behalf of the entire team, we truly appreciate your kindness; it inspires us to continually strive for excellence at Madinat. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Andalusia to provide you more recomendations about Córdoba. Best wishes, Youssef Madinat Team
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Our stay at Hotel Madinat left us with mixed feelings. While the location was indeed ideal, offering easy access to the city's attractions, the overall experience did not match the hefty price tag.
Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and appreciated the assistance in booking a restaurant. However, the positives ended there. Our room, though clean, fell short in several aspects. The noise from other guests was disruptive, and the gaps around the door only exacerbated the issue.
The bed, advertised as a double, was a disappointment considering the premium we paid. We expected a king-size bed for the price. Additionally, the room fittings appeared to be of poor quality, with an over-reliance on IKEA products. The shower experience was particularly frustrating, requiring a delicate balance of hot and cold taps to achieve the desired temperature.
On a brighter note, the AC provided relief from the heat and operated quietly.
In conclusion, while Hotel Madinat may offer convenience in terms of location, the overall value proposition leaves much to be desired. For the same price, guests can likely find better quality accommodations outside the city center and use the savings to cover transportation costs.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from HOTEL MADINAT, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded May 16, 2024
Dear stu3kim, Thank you for sharing your experience with other travelers. It had been a pleasure to attend you. Thank you for your kindness. Madinat is an Andalousi-Modernist style historical building, located in a quiet and totally safe alley near to the main monuments. Our hotel is a whole experience, the decorations, the views, the food, the smells, the service... we are really glad that you chose us to enjoy a full cordobesian experience. On behalf of all Madinat's personal, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your words, this really encourages us to keep improving the guest experience. We will have all your suggestions in consideration. For your next visit we will guarantee for you a new whole experience in another room that you will definitely make your stay perfect and make you discover new flavors and feelings. Thank you again, Youssef Madinat Team
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We had an absolutely lovely stay at Hotel Madinat. We stayed there for New Year's Eve, and the rooftop patio offered 360 degree views of the city, with midnight fireworks in every direction and an unobstructed view of La Mezquita. The staff was incredibly helpful - they booked our taxis to and from the train, and provided excellent restaurant recommendations. They even treated us to a bottle of cava and grapes to ring in the new year in the Spanish tradition. The junior suite was absolutely beautiful, with quaint furnishings combined with a modern bathroom, and a beautiful bathtub. The location was also perfect - five minutes from La Mezquita and all the restaurants, but nestled in a quiet corner so we weren't bothered by street noise. Absolutely a dream stay. Thank you, team Madinat!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from HOTEL MADINAT, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Daydream19589318571, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us in Córdoba. Hotel Madinat offers a unique experience that every visitor to Andalusia should enjoy! We’re happy to know you appreciated the Spanish New Year’s celebration with us and enjoyed staying in Hamama, a room that pays homage to the loft of our historical building, with its stunning view of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. We look forward to welcoming you back to discover other activities, and another room to enjoy new favors in Madinat. Kind regards, Youssef Madinat Team
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We had a lovely two night stay at the Hotel Madinat. We were warmly greeted by Youseff, who spent considerable time giving us an overview of the hotel and recommendations for restaurants and things to do during our brief stay in the beautiful city of Cordoba. We were given an upgraded room which felt luxurious, if a bit quirky with the enormous shower/bathtub in the middle of the room, which did lack a bit of privacy (a minor complaint). The bed was amazingly comfortable and the room was very clean. All of the staff we encountered during our stay were more than happy to help or answer any questions we had. Breakfast was delicious, especially the homemade cakes and yogurt. The hotel arranged a taxi pick-up from and back to the train station for us, which was very welcome and relieved any transportation stress.
We would highly recommend Hotel Madinat to anyone looking for a place to stay in Cordoba. Do not hesitate to book. Great location and all of the tourist sites are within an easy walking distance. We regret not staying longer!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from HOTEL MADINAT, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded Oct 11, 2024
Dear Misha22, We want to express our sincere gratitude to you for sharing your comments. We are really glad to know that you had a good experience in Madinat. As you mentioned, we provide our guests with a carefully curated list of recommendations to ensure every detail of their stay is pleasant. We would like to invite you again to enjoy the Madinat experience so you can experience our unmatched location, which is near the main attractions. However, the alley remains pleasantly quiet. We will be waiting for you on our 360º views terrace to offer you a drink from our menu selection. On behalf of all the staff, we want to thank you for your kindness; it motivates us to keep pushing Madinat to the top. Kindest regards, Youssef Madinat Team
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I come delighted, the hotel is beautiful taking care of every detail, when you arrive it smells delicious, the bed and pillows very comfortable, you feel a lot of peace in the room, excellent location all points of interest a few steps away and above all the luxury attention!!!! Super friendly and always with a smile!! Happy to have stayed here!!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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This is such a lovely boutique hotel right in the old city of Cordoba. It is beautifully decorated, immaculate, and they have thoughtful details added along the way: a welcome drink of lemonade, homemade chocolates in the room, a small bundle of dried flowers on the bed, etc. The breakfast has choices of anything you could want and includes delicious pastries that I wasn't familiar with. Check in was a breeze with Paloma. The only thing you need to be aware of is if you are driving in, parking is rather tricky. Since it's the old city with narrow cobblestone streets, you have to park in a garage which is near, but we had a hard time finding it. Not a reason to shy away, just be aware. A very nice policeman stopped when we looked completely lost and we followed him there!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip:The shower and toilet were right in the room we had--no door, etc. When we took showers, the...
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Response from PALOMA NÚÑEZ , Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded Oct 27, 2022
Dear Susan, Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your stay with other travellers on Tripadvisor. It is a great satisfaction to know that you have felt cared for us it is our main mission, to make you feel at home. Taking care of every detail and making your stay unforgettable. We are glad you enjoyed our freshly prepared breakfast. Thank you once again for sharing your impressions and we hope you will come back soon. Kind regards, Paloma, Madinat team
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We both loved this historic and charming inn tucked away on a quiet side street in Cordoba. The two blocks before the hotel are a bit bedraggled, but the hotel is definitely not. You walk into a 18th century courtyard in what was a noble family’s house that has now been mostly restored. We were greeted by a very attentive receptionist who served us fresh lemonade, explained the hotel, checked us in, and oriented us to Cordoba. Our room was modest size with nice tile work and a very comfortable bed. Easy walking distance to the mosque/cathedral but nicely separated from the main tourist paths. My wife lived the nice little touches in the room, including chocolate truffles, a bottle of water, and a small bouquet of dried flowers on the bed.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:The hotel gives great directions for parking. Definitely follow their guidance, as it would be...
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Response from HOTEL MADINAT, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Madinat
Responded Jan 13, 2024
Dear guest Kerouac2279, Thank you for commenting your experience with the travelers community. We are glad that you liked Hotel Madinat location. Nearby the main monuments and in a great place for relaxing. It is a pleasure to know that you liked the Hotel, declared officially as a Historical Building. We would like to invite again to Madinat for your next visit to Andalusia. Regards, Youssef
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We had a great time at the Madinat Hotel in Cordoba. Hidden in a very small alley full of charm, this very small, very intimate hotel has very few rooms, making it a preserved place. The decoration is very original, each room is unique, nothing is standardized, and done with so much taste while keeping the original charm of the place. The breakfast is of very high quality, everything is homemade with ultra-fresh products. We loved the originality of our room, with a bathroom full of mirrors, really very unusual! On the roof, several small terraces with lounges available which allow you to enjoy a magical view of the roofs of Córdoba. The hotel is close to everything: the Ribera public car park is a few streets away, really very convenient for parking, but spaces are limited and cannot be reserved in advance. The main monuments are within easy reach, you can do everything on foot, getting lost in the magnificent alleys. I can only recommend this address to spend a timeless moment and experience the atmosphere of Córdoba! Thank you for your welcome. Sophie and Sylvain.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The hotel does not have a restaurant. They do have a small room service menu and a breakfast room / bar, but I don’t know if this is halal.
Better to phone them and check.
There are more places to choose from in the Cordoba area.
PRICE RANGE
$125 - $229 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainAndaluciaProvince of CordobaCordoba
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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