Santa Cruz de Tenerife hotels

The best all-inclusive hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are found on the fringes of the city centre and are a tempting prospect for those who don’t want to lift a finger while on holiday. The 4-star Hotel Silken Atlántida Santa Cruz offers tastefully furnished rooms, traditional Canarian cuisine and a lush central pool area in their all-inclusive holiday packages.

Those looking for cheap, fuss-free hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife will find them in the city’s business district, just a short distance from the port. Choose from the likes of the Hotel Adonis Pelinor, with clean, modern rooms and a buzzing location, and Hotel Atlántico, with its leafy rooftop terrace and sparkling sea views.

For a quieter stay in the heart of the city centre, travellers should look around leafy Ramblas, a well-heeled area filled with peaceful parks and stately homes. Along the Rambla de Santa Cruz, a long, shaded boulevard dotted with art sculptures, the Hotel Colón Rambla has a stunning outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens, while Hotel Taburiente, opposite Parque García Sanabria, serves up some of Spain’s best wines and avant-garde cuisine.

Budget travellers will find a number of hostels tucked away in residential parts of the city. The Tenerife Experience Hostel has a fun, friendly vibe, and features communal areas decorated with murals and facilities including surfboard and bike hire. El Jostel in the Toscal neighbourhood offers a boutique spin on its private and shared rooms, with antique-style furniture and a soothing botanical theme.

The cheapest time to book your holidays in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is in May and June, when the weather is warm enough to visit the city’s main points of interest without breaking out too much of a sweat. Note that Carnival is in March, when partygoers flock to the city from across Spain and many hotels up their prices.