Guest house in Tarifa’s historic centre, with simple rooms, private bathrooms, free WiFi in communal areas and beaches within walking distance.
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Hostal La Calzada is a 1-star guest house in Tarifa’s historic centre, 320 m from Tarifa Maritime Terminal. Its simple rooms include single, double and triple options, all with a private bathroom; some have a balcony, city views or a patio. Most have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and there is also a double room on the ground floor.
The guest house offers free WiFi in communal areas, daily housekeeping, luggage storage and tourist information. There is no parking. The surroundings combine the streets of the old town with places such as the Church of San Mateo and Guzmán El Bueno Castle. Playa de Los Lances is 600 m away and Playa Chica is 650 m away; those visiting to surf can also reach Playa de Valdevaqueros, 7 km away. The Maritime Terminal provides a ferry link to Tangier. It’s a practical option for exploring Tarifa on foot and visiting both local heritage sites and the coast.
Hostal La Calzada has five room types, from a single option to a triple. The double rooms accommodate two people and come with either a double bed or two single beds; the triple can accommodate up to three guests. There is also a double room on the ground floor, measuring 12 m². The other double rooms measure 15 m², while the triple measures 15.5 m².
All room types have a private bathroom. Several include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and the Double Room also has a balcony and city views. The triple stands out for its patio, while some rooms include toiletries, a bidet and a bath or shower. The 15 m² Single Room, for one person, completes the range. Cots are available on request and must be confirmed by the property.
At 15 m² and accommodating two people, this room stands out for its balcony and city views. It has a double bed, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, as well as a private bathroom with a hairdryer. It also includes toiletries, a bidet and a bath or shower.
This 15 m² room accommodates two people in two single beds. Unlike the Double Room with balcony and city views, its description does not highlight those features; it does include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. It also has a bidet and a bath or shower.
At 15.5 m², this is the largest-capacity option: it accommodates up to three people and its main configuration has three single beds. It stands out for its patio, as well as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. It also includes a bidet and a bath or shower.
Located on the ground floor, this 12 m² room has two single beds and accommodates up to two people. It is the smallest double room among the room types described and also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The room also includes a balcony and a hairdryer.
At 15 m² and accommodating one person, the Single Room is the guest house’s only single room type. It has a single bed and a private bathroom. Unlike the double and triple options, it lets you stay in a room for one, with your own space to relax during your stay in Tarifa.
Hostal La Calzada’s facilities focus on everyday needs. There is free WiFi in communal areas, as well as a shared TV lounge where you can relax outside your room. Daily housekeeping takes care of day-to-day needs, while luggage storage is useful before check-in or after you leave your room.
The guest house offers tourist information to help you plan your stay. Air conditioning and heating let you adjust the indoor temperature, and the property is non-smoking: there are non-smoking rooms, and smoking is prohibited throughout. Private bathrooms are among the facilities, and the beach is listed as a property feature. The shared spaces complement the rooms’ basic facilities.
Hostal La Calzada is in Tarifa’s historic centre, among the old town streets and places of interest that you can visit on foot. The Church of San Mateo is 60 m away, Puerta de Jerez is 190 m away and the Municipal Museum is 210 m away. Guzmán El Bueno Castle is 240 m away, while the Central Market is 230 m away. This setting makes it easy to combine visits to heritage sites with stops at the city’s shops and venues.
Tarifa Maritime Terminal is 320 m away and connects the city to the ferry route to Tangier. Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km away; Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport is 41 km away, and Ceuta Heliport is 29 km away. You can get around Tarifa without a car, as the historic centre and terminal are within walking distance. The property has no parking.
The coast is one of the area’s main attractions: Playa de Los Lances is 600 m away and Playa Chica is 650 m away. Playa de Valdevaqueros is 7 km away and is another draw for those visiting Tarifa to surf. You can alternate time by the sea with visits to the castle, museum and market. For a longer trip, the Roman ruins of Bolonia and the surrounding landscapes offer more options beyond the centre; excursions to Morocco and whale-watching trips are also available.
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Guests highlight the staff’s service and the proximity to Tarifa’s attractions. Cleanliness and comfort also receive positive reviews, while WiFi in the communal areas adds to an overall well-regarded stay.
Rates at Hostal La Calzada vary depending on the season, room type and dates selected. To see the current price for your stay, you can check the rates available for your dates.
Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km from Hostal La Calzada; Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport is 41 km away and Ceuta Heliport is 29 km away. Tarifa Maritime Terminal is 320 m away and connects with the ferry route to Tangier. The guest house has no parking. Playa de Los Lances is 600 m away and Playa Chica is 650 m away.
Hostal La Calzada is in Tarifa’s historic centre: the Church of San Mateo is 60 m away and Puerta de Jerez is 190 m away. The Municipal Museum is 210 m away and Guzmán El Bueno Castle is 240 m away. To get to the sea, Playa de Los Lances is 600 m away and Playa Chica is 650 m away.
Hostal La Calzada has single, double and triple rooms. The double rooms measure 15 m², except for the ground-floor option, which measures 12 m²; the triple measures 15.5 m². Double rooms are available with a double bed or single beds, and the triple accommodates up to three people.
Hostal La Calzada offers cots on request, but they must be confirmed by the property. This option is available for stays with babies, and it’s best to arrange it when organising your booking, as making a request alone does not guarantee that a cot will be confirmed.
Hostal La Calzada does not allow stag or hen parties or similar events. Noise is also not permitted between 21:00 and 11:00. These restrictions apply throughout your stay at the property.
Hostal La Calzada does not accept American Express cards as a payment method. You cannot use that card to pay for your stay, so this restriction is worth bearing in mind if you were planning to pay with American Express.