Parador de Jaén, high in the mountains, offers a peaceful getaway with stunning terrace views. Enjoy a daily manager's reception, outdoor pool with sun loungers, and umbrellas. Breakfast at the restaurant or coffee at the café. Multilingual staff enhance your stay.
Located in Jaén, Parador de Jaén is in the mountains. Teatro Darymelia and Teatro Infanta Leonor are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cultural Center for Arab Bathes and Ciudad de los Ninos. Visit our Jaén travel guide
Castillo de Santa Catalina, s/n, Jaén, JAEN, 23071
What's nearby
Jaén Cathedral
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Santa Catalina Castle
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Palace of Quesada Ulloa
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Cultural Center for Arab Bathes
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Teatro Infanta Leonor
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Jaen (JEA-Jaen Train Station)
20 min drive
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
66 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Parador de Jaén
1 min walk
La Manchega
6 min drive
Cafeteria Ceres
8 min drive
Horno de Salvador
13 min walk
Rincón de Gaby
7 min drive
About this property
Parador de Jaén
Upscale hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Parador de Jaén. The on-site restaurant, Parador de Jaén, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
A porter/bellboy, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Parador de Jaén feature comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Ecostars – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Parador de Jaén
Things to do
Library
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 floor
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Built in 1965
Double-glazed windows
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 October to 31 May:
Swimming pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 for adults and from EUR 11 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number H-JA-09901-CIUDAD
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 June to 30 September
Property is also known as
Parador De Jaen Hotel Jaen
Parador Jaén Hotel
Parador Jaén Hotel Jaen
Parador Jaén Jaen
Parador de Jaén Jaén
Parador de Jaén Hotel
Parador de Jaén Hotel Jaén
Frequently asked questions
Does Parador de Jaén have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 1 until May 31.
How much does it cost to stay at Parador de Jaén?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parador de Jaén on 21 Apr 2026 start from Rp2.326.484, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Parador de Jaén pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Parador de Jaén?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Parador de Jaén?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Parador de Jaén?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Parador de Jaén located?
Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Catalina Castle, Church and Convent of Mercy and Palace of Quesada Ulloa. Arco de San Lorenzo and Palacio del Condestable Iranzo are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Parador de Jaén Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Fué una experiencia maravillosa el habernos hospedado en este Castillo. La comida fué excelente y el servicio y atenciones del personal también. La propiedad está en excelentes condiciones. Definitivamente volveríamos a hospedarnos aquí.
Stunning views and unique location. Large rooms with good heating/AC. Friendly and helpful staff, with well kept common areas. Chromecast feature for entertainment was useful. Only issue was no kettle for hot drinks.
As you approach the Parador, you can’t be anything but wowed by the drive up the winding road, the views and the fabulous building, however upon arriving the initial wow started to fade.
Hotel parking was restricted with many bays blocked off (for no apparent reason) so parking was in the general car park for castle visitors making it pot luck for availability.
Reception staff was lacking any customer warmth.
Breakfast, what can I say other than very disappointing, and not free (like some of the blurb and feedback says). We were shown a table and then left to wait 25 mins for any type of service despite staff having seated us, seeing that we were waiting and us getting their attention. When we were served almost 40 mins after arriving (at the time we’d “reserved”) the ham omelette arrived with no ham, no flavour and as will be seen from the photo thrown on to the plate after it (would appear) had been picked up off the counter after missing the plate.
Whilst the meats, cheeses, fruit, danish’s and assorted cakes all looked very appetising and laid out beautifully, there was barely any taste in the few that I tried.
We’re not demanding people and generally go with the flow but sadly the service at breakfast left a bad taste to the end of a fantastic road trip around Gaudix, Cordoba, Sevilla and Jaén staying at some beautiful boutique hotels with quality foods and lovely friendly staff.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denis
17 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very good,hotel is excellent.
Denis
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathrin
14 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unterkunft in einer Burg!
Saubere Zimmer, nettes Personal, manches konnte man renovieren
Implanté sur un affleurement surplombant Jaen, on jouit d'une magnifique vue sur les alentours.
Les chambres sont spacieuses avec toutes les commodités utilisent. On a pu apprécier aussi la vue depuis le balcon de la chambre.
Le personnel est serviable et la qualité ""Parador"" au rendez-vous. On a pu apprécier également la demie-pension avec un très bon repas bien cuisiné.
Le petit-déjeuner était également à la hauteur des espérances avec des produits frais et locaux, le tout dans un cadre médiéval remarquable.
À refaire sans hésitation !
Room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Marjorie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
ELIZABETHj
6 Nov 2025
I booked D,BnB as a birthday treat for my husband.
The location is stunning ,main reception rooms are impressive.Bedroom had a balcony with superb view ,otherwise,purely functional- nothing welcoming.Staff -generally friendly and efficient.Breakfast buffet -huge and freshly cooked omelettes were superb( if rather hurriedly served- I was still eating fruit).
Sadly,dinner was a HUGE disappointment .We were seated at 9.00 pm ( very early for Spain) but the restaurant very quickly emptied except for another couple and one lone diner.Staff seemed to consider this the end of the evening and spent our entire time setting up for breakfast all around us.Our starters were OK(MASSIVE) pate- very good,black pudding in rather thick choux pastry- far too much pastry for the delicious filling.
My main had clearly been kept warm somewhere was a little burnt around the edges,lukewarm in the middle.My husband’s octopus was ,literally,burnt black and pretty much inedible.When the waitress came to collect our plates and offer dessert,we quietly said as much.She shrugged.We waited to see whether anyone would come to apologise,then gave up and went to leave.Our original waiter and head waiter spoke to us as we left and we repeated how disappointed we’d been Our waiter said sorry.
On checkout we’d been charged a supplement for the inedible octopus.Told I should have discussed this with the waiter- I did!
Supplement removed’there!Everythingis now good’.NO- absolutely NOT GOOD.
Everything was amazing. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and service was great. I loved everything about our stay.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jean
25 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel setting is fantastic, with beautiful view overlooking the city of Jaen. This was our second stay at this hotel, the first was fantastic, but this stay was disappointing.
The service was average, slow and not very friendly. The bar tender did not know how to prepare basic mixed drinks. The breakfast was fine with some decent options and ala carte menu for hot dishes, but the service was very slow.
The room was fine, comfortable and clean. But the toilet was not working during our stay and they could not fix it and had no other room for us as the hotel was full. We had to use the restaurent toilet. Not acceptable considering this was a premium hotel.
Overall disappointed in our stay.
Breathtaking tranquility. Balcony view from the room was gorgeous, high above the city. Pool was a plus for some exercise. Room was functional and cozy. Not much to do other than dining room and walk to the castle. You need a car or taxi to go up the steep hill to the Parador.
Tolle Lage des Paradors auf einem Berg. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit einer großen Terrasse mit Blick auf die gegenüberliegenden Berge. Schöner großer Pool.
Väldigt fint hotell och hotellrum. Ligger mycket lugnt. Trevlig personal.
Bra frukost men middagen på kvällen var inte bra. Stora portioner och osmakligt