A 15th-century building in a quiet lane 1km east of the Mezquita has been superbly converted into a welcoming boutique hideaway combining comfort and unique contemporary design with that old-Córdoba Moorish style. At its centre is a charming cobble-floored, brick-arched patio, with steps leading up to a lovely upper deck with plunge pool, where the first-class homemade breakfasts are served.
The handful of rooms, with themes like the Córdoban countryside, flamenco and Moorish culture, have king- or queen-size beds, carved-wood doors and lots of tadelakt (a waterproof Moroccan lime plaster) giving an appealingly unusual finish to the bathrooms. Your friendly, welcoming hosts offer as much help and info on Córdoba as you like.