I’ll tell you about the apartments and hotels in Tenerife, highlighting their features, what to look out for when booking, where to search and book, and the price ranges. There will also be a ranking of the most popular and budget-friendly hotels in Tenerife, along with tips and recommendations to help you better plan your trip.

Apartments and Hotels in Tenerife: Features

Here are some key points to know in advance. For detailed information, read the full article: the specifics of rental housing in the Canaries for tourists, the differences between an aparthotel and a regular hotel, and the potential downsides—there are quite a few.

  • Every year, Tenerife receives 7-8 times more tourists than its resident population. As a result, daily rentals are expensive, and prices in this sector are rising the fastest.

Tip:

Accommodation and cars are things you need to book in advance in Tenerife. The earlier, the better. This is a real way to save a significant amount of money. The closer to your travel date, the higher the prices and the fewer the choices.
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The typical beach resort in the Canary Islands has dozens of hotels around it. If you notice, hotels here are often built right on the cliffs. The views from the rooms are stunning, but the road to the beach is often a steep climb.
  • If you plan to rent a car, it’s ideal if your accommodation option has private guest parking. Parking in Tenerife is a problem year-round. It’s free, but finding a free spot at the resort or by a popular beach can be a challenge.

Remember, in the high season, finding accommodation for less than 70 euros per night is very difficult, whether it’s a hotel or an apartment. A decent selection at popular resorts starts at 100 euros per night.

Unique Accommodation Options in Tenerife

Tenerife offers more than just regular hotels and apartments in resort towns and popular tourist cities. With some searching, you can find very interesting options. You don’t have to stay in one place for your entire vacation. Our friends, when they come here for two weeks, change 2-3 places in different parts of the island. With a rental car, you can move from one hotel to another within an hour.

Here are a few examples of unique hotels:

  • Casa Mara (photos, prices) is an old, budget-friendly hotel. Its main highlight is its location—perched on a cliff 400 meters above sea level, offering stunning views of the surrounding area and the town of Garachico.
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Enjoy the view from every room at Casa Mara. Take your table, sangria, ham, and cheese to the balcony and relax.
  • Parador de Cañadas del Teide (prices): The highest-altitude hotel in the Canaries, located right in the Teide National Park with views of Mount Teide at about 2200 meters above sea level. It’s only 3 km from the funicular station to the top of the volcano. There are also hiking trails around the Garcia rocks starting just 10 minutes away. The hotel has a restaurant and a pool, making it a fantastic option for a 1-2 night stay.
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Parador de Cañadas del Teide

These examples show that Tenerife hotels are not just about beachside rooms. Hotels are built all over the island in the most unusual locations.

Idea for active tourists:

A very popular option on the island is renting a camper van. Yes, it’s more expensive than renting a regular car, but you get both accommodation and transport. All parking in Tenerife is free, and there are plenty of spots where you can park your camper right by the ocean or at a scenic viewpoint away from civilization. Overall, renting a car and accommodation costs about the same as renting a camper van.

Hotel List in Northern Tenerife, Santa Cruz

Below is a dynamic list of hotels and apartments. It updates daily and is current as of the date you read this article. It includes the most popular accommodation options among tourists with high ratings and reasonable prices.

I recommend reading two articles that will greatly help in planning your holiday in Tenerife:

Hotel List in Southern Tenerife, Costa Adeje, Las Americas, Los Cristianos

Conclusion: The list of apartments and hotels in Tenerife could go on for thousands of lines. But remember, the island is also full of tourists, and the best options are booked months in advance. Finding your ideal hotel is not difficult, but the key is to do it well in advance. Below are links to major resources with the largest selection of accommodation in the Canaries.

Useful links to help you plan your dream trip to Canary Islands:

  • Car Rental: LocalRent or DiscoverCars – the most popular car rental platforms.

  • Accommodation:
    • Trip.com – the largest accommodation booking platform.

    • or TripAdvisor – to compare prices among other platforms and choose the best one.

  • Budget-friendly vacation packages to Spain and Canary Islands: CheapOair.

  • Tours and activities: GetYourGuide or Viator – hundreds of offers, whales and dolphins, entrance tickets with discounts.

  • eSIM and internet: Airalo.

  • Flights: WayAway compares prices among dozens of companies.

  • Travel Insurance: EKTA.