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Guest house in Tarifa’s historic centre, with a panoramic terrace overlooking Africa, a plant-filled inner courtyard and a range of rooms, as well as an apartment with sea views.
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Hostal Africa is a guest house in Tarifa’s historic centre, in a 19th-century house with a panoramic terrace overlooking the town and the African coast. It offers single, double and triple rooms with private or shared bathrooms, as well as an apartment with a kitchen that sleeps up to four people.
The shared terrace has a seating area, and the building also has an inner courtyard with plants and seating. Rooms include towels and bed linen; you can request a hairdryer at reception, and temporary luggage storage is available free of charge, along with a laundry service. WiFi is free, and pets are allowed on request at no extra charge.
The guest house is 400 m from Playa de Los Lances and 550 m from Playa Chica. Tarifa Maritime Terminal, with ferries to Tangier, is 330 m away. With a range of rooms and close to the old town and coastline, it suits travellers who want to explore Tarifa on foot or combine beach time with outdoor activities.
Hostal Africa offers single, double and triple rooms, as well as an apartment for up to four people. Most rooms have a private bathroom; there is also a single room with a shared bathroom. Bed options range from single to double, with alternatives in some categories. Rooms measure between 8 and 12 m², while the apartment is 20 m².
The rooms differ in their views and space: some overlook the town or the inner courtyard and have a terrace; the triple room combines both views. The apartment adds a separate bedroom and living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony and sea views. Rooms include toiletries, towels and bed linen, with a bath or shower depending on the category. Options range from simple stays for one person to an apartment with a kitchen for up to four.
At 8 m², this single room is the most compact option with a private bathroom; it includes a bath or shower and a terrace. It can be set up with either a single or double bed, depending on the configuration. Toiletries and towels are provided, making it suitable if having your own bathroom is a priority.
This 10 m² room lets you choose between two single beds and one double bed. It has a private bathroom, a terrace and city views, as well as a sofa that adds a place to sit. Its combination of town views and a patio sets it apart from options that overlook only the interior.
At 12 m² and sleeping three people, this is the largest of the standard rooms. Its three single beds and private bathroom make it suitable for small groups. The room overlooks both the town and an inner courtyard, and has a terrace.
This 9 m² single room differs by having access to a shared bathroom rather than a private one. It has a single bed, a terrace and views of an inner courtyard. It is the simplest option for one person and looks out onto the building’s courtyard.
This 10 m² economy room is on the ground floor and has a private bathroom with a shower. It can be set up with two single beds or one double bed, and offers views of an inner courtyard and access to a terrace. A hairdryer is listed among the facilities for this category.
At 20 m² and sleeping up to four people, this is the most spacious option and the only one with a kitchen. It has a separate bedroom and living room, along with a balcony, a terrace, and views of the sea and town. The kitchen includes an oven, hob, fridge and utensils.
This second economy option is 10 m² and has a private bathroom and a terrace overlooking an inner courtyard. Unlike the other economy room, it offers a choice between two single beds and one large double bed. It includes bed linen, towels and toiletries for two guests.
The accommodation combines outdoor communal spaces with ways to explore Tarifa. The terrace and solarium are complemented by outdoor furniture and a picnic area; you can also hire bicycles or join walking and cycling tours. Activities include windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, horse riding, hiking and cycling. WiFi is free, and pets are allowed on request at no extra charge.
Rooms come with towels, bed linen, toiletries, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk; towels and sheets may incur an additional charge. The on-site café serves fruit. There is also a concierge service and luggage storage, while yoga classes take place on the shared terrace. These options let you alternate outdoor activities with time to relax in the communal areas.
Hostal Africa is at Maria Antonia Toledo, 12, in Tarifa’s historic centre. The 19th-century house is close to Mercado Central (60 m), Puerta de Jerez (70 m) and Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno (230 m). Tarifa Maritime Terminal, where ferries to Tangier depart, is 330 m away. The terrace overlooks the town and the African coast.
For a seaside walk, Playa de Los Lances is 400 m away and Playa Chica is 550 m away; Playa de Valdevaqueros is 7 km away. Museo Municipal is 250 m away. Nearby airports include Gibraltar International Airport, 26 km away, and Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport, 41 km away. Close by, restaurants include No. 6 Cocina Sencilla and Un Lugar Tarifa, both 30 m away.
The old town is suited to exploring on foot, with routes between the market, churches and fortifications; its towers and Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno offer a glimpse into the town’s history. On beach days, Los Lances and Playa Chica are nearby options, while Valdevaqueros extends your trip along the coast. Tarifa also offers wind sports and water activities: options available through the accommodation include windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Walking and cycling routes let you explore the surrounding area, and in the warmer months the coastline shapes many daily plans.
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Guests highlight the staff’s service and the WiFi, along with how easy it is to explore the old town on foot. Cleanliness and comfort also receive favourable comments, while the facilities and value for money are rated somewhat less highly.
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Hostal Africa is at Maria Antonia Toledo, 12, in Tarifa’s historic centre. Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km away, and Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport is 41 km away. Tarifa Maritime Terminal, with ferry connections to Tangier, is 330 m away. There is no parking at the accommodation; if you arrive by car, you’ll need to find parking elsewhere.
Hostal Africa is 60 m from Mercado Central and 70 m from Puerta de Jerez. Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno is 230 m away, and Museo Municipal is 250 m away. Tarifa Maritime Terminal is 330 m away. For the beach, Playa de Los Lances is 400 m away and Playa Chica is 550 m away.
Yes, Hostal Africa allows pets free of charge on request. You must ask the accommodation in advance. There is no extra charge for bringing a pet, and the minimum stay is two nights, including when you’re travelling with a pet.
The minimum stay at Hostal Africa is two nights. This condition applies to all bookings, whether you choose a single or double room or the apartment with a kitchen and sea views.
Hostal Africa offers single, double and triple rooms, with private bathrooms except for one single room, which has a shared bathroom. Some categories let you choose between single beds and a double bed. There is also an apartment with a separate bedroom and living room that sleeps up to four people.
Yes, the apartment at Hostal Africa has sea and city views, as well as a balcony and terrace. It measures 20 m² and sleeps up to four people; it has a separate bedroom, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob, fridge and utensils.
The shared terrace at Hostal Africa opens at 9:00 and closes at 23:00. Yoga classes are held there for about an hour each day, while other guests can use the space as long as they respect the class. Quiet hours at the accommodation are from 23:00 to 09:00.
Hostal Africa requires a EUR 250 deposit before arrival for group bookings. Hen and stag parties and similar celebrations are not allowed, and groups must respect other guests’ rest. Quiet hours are from 23:00 to 09:00.
