Accommodation in El Chorro & Ardales
Sleeping Where Others Just Pass Through: Accommodation in El Chorro & Ardales
Most visitors to the Caminito del Rey arrive as day-trippers – from Málaga, Ronda, Marbella. They walk, they leave. And they miss the best of it.
Staying one night in El Chorro or Ardales means experiencing the region in a different light. The reservoir at dusk. The silence after 8 p.m. The scent of pine and limestone. This is the real Andalusia – not the crowded tourist trail at 11 in the morning.
Staying overnight is worthwhile. And it is more affordable than most people expect.
Hotel La Garganta ★★★
The only proper hotel directly in El Chorro. Quiet position on the reservoir, terrace overlooking the limestone walls, breakfast included. Rooms are simple but well-kept. Ideal for those who want to be on the trail early.
Location: El Chorro, by the reservoir · Type: Hotel · Price: from approx. €65/night · Tel: +34 952 49 50 19 · Web: hotellagarganta.com
Casa Rural El Nacimiento
Small, family-run rural guesthouse in Ardales, approx. 5 km from the northern entrance. Four rooms, shared kitchen, large terrace. Very personal atmosphere. Booking usually by direct contact.
Location: Ardales · Type: Casa Rural · Price: from approx. €55/night · Tel: +34 650 12 34 56
Complejo Rural La Posada del Conde
Slightly outside the village, between El Chorro and Ardales. Bungalows and rooms, pool, restaurant on site. Popular with families and climbing groups. Good access to both entrances.
Location: El Chorro–Ardales road · Type: Rural complex · Price: from approx. €70/night
Finca La Campana
The best-known walker’s hostel in the area. Dormitories and private rooms, shared kitchen, lively international atmosphere. Climbing equipment available for hire. Affordable, relaxed and well-connected.
Location: El Chorro · Type: Hostel · Price: from approx. €18/bed (dorm) · Web: fincalacampana.com
Hostal El Caminito
Simple hostal directly at El Chorro station. Breakfast on request. No luxury – but clean, central and very close to the southern exit of the trail.
Location: El Chorro station · Type: Hostal · Price: from approx. €35/single room
Camping El Chorro
The only campsite directly in El Chorro. Pitches for tents and motorhomes, facilities, bar/restaurant on site. Very popular with climbers and walkers. Book early in high season.
Location: El Chorro, near the station · Type: Campsite · Price: from approx. €10/person/night · Tel: +34 952 49 52 44 · Web: campingelchorro.com
Camping Ardales
Slightly quieter than the El Chorro campsite. More shade, less crowd. Pitches and basic bungalows. Good base for the northern entrance.
Location: Outside Ardales, towards El Chorro · Type: Campsite · Price: from approx. €9/person/night
Overview: which accommodation for whom?
| Type | Best for | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel La Garganta | Couples, comfort travellers | from €65/night |
| Casa Rural | Families, nature lovers | from €55/night |
| Complejo Rural | Families, groups | from €70/night |
| Finca La Campana | Backpackers, climbers | from €18/bed |
| Camping El Chorro | Tent & motorhome travellers | from €10/person |
When to book?
Tickets for the Cominito del Rey
Tickets can be purchased via the official website at caminitodelrey.info or through tour operators such as GetYourGuide.com – advance booking is strongly recommended, especially from March to October. Daily places are limited.
Tip: book accommodation and tickets on the same day to make sure both are available for the same date.