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Guest house in Peñíscola’s old town, with bright rooms, some with balconies and sea views, a short distance from the beach and the castle.
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Hostal Aranda is a guest house in Peñíscola’s old town, 100 metres from the fishing port, with rooms that may have a balcony and sea views. Family-run, it occupies an area from which you can walk to the historic streets, the beach and the town’s main landmarks.
Its rooms measure 11 m² and accommodate up to two people. They have a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV. Depending on the room type, they have either a double bed or two single beds; several also feature a balcony and views of the sea, mountains or city. The guest house has a lounge where you can read or watch TV, as well as free WiFi in the communal areas, a lift, luggage storage and tourist information. Access is by self check-in, with instructions provided by the accommodation. There is no parking. Playa del Norte is 100 m away and Peñíscola Castle is 200 m away, so you can combine walks by the sea with visits to the old town.
The six room types at Hostal Aranda are 11 m² double rooms designed for up to two people. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing and a TV; the bed configuration varies between one double bed and two single beds. Some room types add a balcony, with views of the sea or city, while others offer views without specifying a particular aspect.
The option with a balcony and sea views takes in panoramas of the coastline and mountains; its alternative with two single beds offers the same combination. There are also rooms with a balcony overlooking the city, including one on the first floor. If you prefer a double bed, the first-floor room offers views and a simple layout, while the first-floor option with two single beds is suitable if you want to share a stay without sleeping in the same bed. Rooms with and without balconies let you choose according to the view and layout you prefer.
This double room combines a balcony with views of the sea, mountains and city, one of the most extensive panoramas among the available room types. It measures 11 m² and has a double bed. The private bathroom includes a bath, and the room also has air conditioning and soundproofing.
Like the room with a double bed, this category has a balcony and views of the sea, mountains and city, but offers two single beds so two people can sleep separately. Its 11 m² include a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.
This 11 m² room has two single beds and a balcony with city views, instead of the sea views offered by other balcony room types. The private bathroom has a bath; the room also has air conditioning and tiled flooring, which gives it a traditional finish.
Located on the first floor, this 11 m² double room stands out for its double bed and views with no specified aspect. Unlike the room types with balconies, it does not include outdoor space. It has a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning, soundproofing and a TV.
On the first floor, this double room adds a balcony with city views and a double bed. It is an alternative to the room type on that floor without a balcony and with general views. It measures 11 m² and has a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing.
This first-floor option has two single beds and views with no specified aspect in an 11 m² room. It has no balcony, unlike the other room type on that floor, which does. It includes a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning and soundproofing.
The rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, and air conditioning. Several room types offer views, some with a balcony; there is also a flat-screen TV and free WiFi in the communal areas. Soundproofing is among the room amenities and helps separate the sleeping area from the activity of the old town’s streets.
The guest house provides luggage storage and tourist information, and has a lift to the upper floors. General amenities include daily housekeeping, heating and tiled floors in some areas. TVs are also available in the rooms, and the bathrooms include items such as towels, bed linen and basic toiletries. The nearby beach makes it easy to alternate visits to the town with time by the sea; inside the guest house, the lounge provides a space to read or watch TV.
Hostal Aranda is at General Aranda, 3, in Peñíscola’s old town. The town retains a network of narrow streets that climb towards the castle and its walls; Porta de Santa Maria is 40 m away and Porta de Sant Pere is 80 m away. Ermita de Santa Ana is 50 m away, while Museo de la Mar is 160 m away. The fishing port is 100 m away, as is Playa del Norte.
Peñíscola Castle is 200 m from the guest house. Bufador, a natural opening by the sea, is 140 m away, and Casa de las Conchas, one of the old town’s recognisable spots, is 150 m away. Benicarló-Peníscola train station is 7 km away and Castellón – Costa Azahar Airport is 30 km away. To explore the town on foot, you can step straight out into the streets of the old centre and reach nearby landmarks, museums and beaches from there.
The coast offers options for alternating swimming with walks along the shore: Playa del Sur is 150 m away, Playa de Santa Lucía is 1.9 km away and Cala Puerto Negro is 3.2 km away. In the warmer months, the beaches and coves are the main draw for spending the day by the water; outside the swimming season, the old town, its historic gates and the castle provide places to visit and streets to explore. If you’re looking for nature, Sierra de Irta offers a different setting from Peñíscola’s streets and urban beaches.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s service and the cleanliness, both of which receive high scores. They also value the comfort of the rooms and the proximity to Peñíscola’s places of interest. The facilities and WiFi connection receive somewhat more moderate, though positive, ratings.
Rates at Hostal Aranda vary depending on the season, room and dates of your stay. You can check the latest price for your dates.
To get to Hostal Aranda, you can use Castellón – Costa Azahar Airport, 30 km away, or Benicarló-Peníscola train station, 7 km away, as reference points. The accommodation is at General Aranda, 3, in Peñíscola’s old town. There is no parking. Check-in is by self check-in, and the accommodation provides instructions; you also need to let them know your expected arrival time in advance.
Hostal Aranda is in Peñíscola’s old town, with Porta de Santa Maria 40 m away and Museo de la Mar 160 m away. Bufador is 140 m away and Peñíscola Castle is 200 m away. To get to the beach, Playa del Norte is 100 m away and Playa del Sur is 150 m away. These distances make it easy to combine walks around the centre with time by the sea.
Hostal Aranda offers free WiFi in the communal areas. You can connect in these spaces during your stay; guests rate the WiFi 8.5.
Check-in at Hostal Aranda starts at 16:00 and is by self check-in. The accommodation provides instructions for access; before arrival, you need to let them know your expected arrival time. Check-out is by 11:00, and the total booking amount is paid on arrival.
Hostal Aranda offers six types of double room, all measuring 11 m² and accommodating up to two people. You can choose between a double bed and two single beds; several options have a balcony and sea or city views. The rooms include a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing.
Yes, Hostal Aranda has a lift that provides access to the upper floors. The property also has rooms on the first floor, including options with balconies and city views, and others with two single beds.
