Plan your stay in Córdoba
Organise your trip with confidence using our practical guides. From the best time to travel to booking the Mezquita — everything you need for a successful stay.
Steps to planning your visit
Choose your dates
Climate, festivals and crowds by month
Book your tickets
Mezquita and main monuments in advance
Sort out your budget
Admissions, meals, transport and money-saving tips
Sort out logistics
Accommodation, transport and practical information
Our planning guides
When to visit Córdoba
Best time to go, month-by-month climate, major festivals and seasonal tourist crowds.
Read the guide →Mezquita tickets
2026 prices, opening hours, free time slots, night visit and tips for avoiding queues.
Book →Practical information
Transport (AVE, bus, plane), getting around on arrival, site opening hours and local tips.
View →Where to stay
Best neighbourhoods, accommodation types and a hotel selection to match your budget and preferences.
Choose your accommodation →Free Córdoba
Free entry slots for monuments, cost-free visits and tips for saving money.
Save money →Córdoba on a budget
Estimated total costs, tips for visiting affordably and tried-and-tested budget options.
Calculate your budget →Getting to Córdoba
Plane + AVE, high-speed train, car or bus: all options with a price and journey time comparison.
Transport guide →Passes and tickets
Bono Turístico, 2026 monument prices, free entry slots and tips for saving on admissions.
View prices →Accessible Córdoba
Mobility guide: accessible monuments, adapted transport, hotels and assistance services.
Accessibility guide →Major events guides
Two complete guides to planning your visit around Córdoba's most iconic events.
Holy Week guide
Detailed day-by-day programme, best spots for the processions, tips for the Madrugada, accommodation, transport and etiquette.
- Full programme of 30+ processions
- Photo spots and insider tips
- Accommodation and bookings
Córdoba Feria guide
Day-by-day programme, best casetas open to all, Andalusian horse parade, food and insider tips.
- Free casetas open to everyone
- Andalusian equestrian parade
- Córdoba vs Seville: advantages
Estimated budget for a stay
| Expense | Budget | Mid-range Recommended | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (per night) | 40-60€ | 80-120€ | 150-250€ |
| Meals (per day) | 20-30€ | 40-60€ | 80-120€ |
| Monument admissions | 10-15€ | 20-30€ | 30-40€ |
| Local transport | 5€ | 10€ | 15-20€ |
| Total per day | 75-110€ | 150-220€ | 275-430€ |
Excluding travel from your home city. Indicative 2026 prices.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
Mezquita tickets: Book at least 1 week ahead, especially in high season (April–May, September–October).
Accommodation: 2–3 months ahead for the Patio Festival (May) and Holy Week (March–April). 1 month is enough in low season.
What is the average budget for 2 days?
For a 2-day/1-night stay, expect roughly:
- • Budget: €150–220 (hostel, set lunches)
- • Mid-range: €300–440 (3-star hotel, decent restaurants)
- • Comfort: €550–860 (4-star hotel, good restaurants)
See our detailed budget guide.
What is the best time to avoid the crowds?
Low season: November to February (excluding Christmas holidays). Mild temperatures (10–18°C) and few tourists.
Avoid: Mid-April to early May (Patio Festival), Holy Week, and July–August (extreme heat + tourists).
See our seasonal guide.
Do I need to hire a car?
Not recommended for the city itself: The historic centre is pedestrian and compact. Parking is expensive and scarce.
Useful for: A trip to Medina Azahara (10 km) or an Andalusia road trip (Seville, Granada).
Alternative: AVE train to other cities, shuttle bus to Medina Azahara.
Which neighbourhood should I stay in?
Judería/Centre: Right in the heart of things, close to the Mezquita. Ideal for 1–2 days.
San Basilio: Quieter, with authentic patios, well located.
Ribera: Near the river, lively at night, cheaper.
See our accommodation guide with a hotel selection by neighbourhood.
Ready to organise your stay?
Now that you have the planning essentials, choose your itinerary and explore our thematic guides.