Hotels guide
Where to stay in Ibiza? Our hotels, area by area
Ibiza is 45 km long and each area has its own mood: partying in Playa d’en Bossa, the old town in Eivissa, sunsets in Sant Antoni, family calm in Santa Eulària, wild coves in the north. Choose the area first, then the hotel: our addresses, themed selections and tested reviews are below.
Key points
- For partying: Playa d’en Bossa, right by Ushuaïa and Hï, 10 minutes from the airport.
- For culture and nights out without a car: Eivissa, with Dalt Vila, the port and Pacha on foot.
- Small budget and sunsets: Sant Antoni, the cheapest area on the island.
- With the family: Santa Eulària, a lifeguarded beach without currents, quiet nights.
- As a couple or to switch off: the north, around Portinatx, with a car.
Which area
Where to stay in Ibiza: which area to choose?
The area matters as much as the hotel: a charming hotel in Playa d’en Bossa is still next to the clubs, a family hotel in the north means taking the car for every outing. Every area is compared in detail in our guide on where to stay in Ibiza.
Eivissa and Dalt Vila
UNESCO-listed old town, harbour restaurants, Pacha a 10-minute walk away. The best-connected area.
Budget €€€ to €€€€ · Best for: couples, culture, nights out without a car
The Standard, Montesol, Juanita
The area in detail
Playa d’en Bossa
Ushuaïa and Hï on the doorstep, beach clubs, the island’s longest beach, the airport 10 minutes away.
Budget €€ to €€€€ · Best for: partying, groups of friends
The Unexpected, Ibiza Sun Apartments, Tropicana Suites, Bora Bora
The area in detail
Sant Antoni
Sunset Strip sunsets, the West End, boat parties, western coves close by.
Budget € to €€ · Best for: small budgets, young travellers, design fans
Paradiso Art Hotel, Romeo’s Motel, Grand Paradiso
The area in detail
Santa Eulària
A calm resort: lifeguarded beach without currents, promenade, foodie marina, Las Dalias close by.
Budget €€ to €€€ · Best for: families, relaxing stays
See our selection of family and all-inclusive hotels
The area in detail
Portinatx and the north
Wild coves, cliffs, very little nightlife. Car or scooter essential.
Budget €€ to €€€€ · Best for: couples, nature, switching off
Nomade Temple, rural agritourism hotels
The area in detail
Indicative high-season budget: € budget, €€€€ upmarket.
My verdict
I have stayed at the Paradiso in Sant Antoni several times: perfect if you love design and a lively atmosphere, less so if you want privacy. As a couple, I prefer the north, around Portinatx, where I have been back several times: superb views, hotels with spas, good restaurants and far fewer people than in the west. With children too, Portinatx is still my favourite.
My tip: mix it up. A few nights in a lively area, then a few nights somewhere calm; the island is small enough to change hotels during your stay.
Our selections
Our Ibiza hotel selections and reviews
Boutique hotels, all-inclusive, agritourism, villas and unusual places: each guide details the hotels with their prices and our tips.
Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel: my review and how to sleep free in the glass Zero Suite
The Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel, the pink Art Deco hotel in Sant Antoni bay: rooms, pools, day pass and how to book…
Agroturismos in Ibiza: 6 rural hotels in old fincas
Six rural hotels in old Ibiza fincas, from Atzaró's orange groves to tiny Can Pardal, with prices, ratings and the real meaning…
Luxury villa rental in Ibiza: how to choose, the best areas and 5 exceptional villas
How to choose a luxury villa in Ibiza: areas, criteria, concierge services and five exceptional properties, from traditional fincas to seafront villas.
All-inclusive hotels in Ibiza: 11 tried-and-tested addresses for families and couples
11 all-inclusive hotels in Ibiza for families, couples and adults only, with what each one offers, ratings and indicative prices for a…
Luxury boutique hotels in Ibiza: 13 addresses by atmosphere
Thirteen luxury and charming boutique hotels in Ibiza, sorted by atmosphere: the wild north, Talamanca bay or a countryside finca, with who…
Ibiza accommodation
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ: where to stay in Ibiza
Where to stay in Ibiza for a first visit?
In Eivissa, the capital: the old town, the port, restaurants and Pacha on foot, and the area best served by buses to the beaches. For partying above all, Playa d’en Bossa, 10 minutes from the airport.
What is the cheapest area in Ibiza?
Sant Antoni, on the west coast: it is the area with the most affordable hotels and apartments, with the Sunset Strip sunsets and the western coves nearby.
Where to stay in Ibiza with a family?
In Santa Eulària des Riu: a lifeguarded beach without currents, a pedestrian promenade and quiet nights even in summer. The north, around Portinatx, is also very pleasant with children if you have a car.
Do you need a car depending on the area?
No in Eivissa, Playa d’en Bossa and Sant Antoni, which are well connected by bus. Yes in the north and in the rural hotels inland, where coves and restaurants are reached by car or scooter.
