Barcelo Tanger is a modern hotel in the City Center area, the part of Tangier that grew up around the boulevards of the twentieth century. It offers the kind of reliable comfort that international hotel brands are known for, with spacious rooms, a lobby with dining and a staff used to helping visitors from Spain and beyond. The new town location means you are close to shops, cafes and the seafront promenade, while the medina and the Grand Socco are a short taxi ride or a longer walk away. For travellers who want a smooth, easy stay without surprises, especially at the start or end of a Moroccan trip, it is a sensible choice, and it is well placed for rail and ferry connections.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in the modern city centre, an area of wide streets, apartment blocks and restaurants. The corniche and the beach are a walk or short taxi ride away, and the train station and the port are a few minutes by car.
The Kasbah, the Petit Socco and the Grand Socco are best reached by taxi, though a fit walker can reach the medina on foot in the daytime. If you are travelling with a driver or on an organised tour, pickups from a larger city hotel are usually easy to arrange.
Rooms and facilities
Expect air-conditioned, modern rooms in several categories, with some offering city or sea views, and suites for families or longer stays. On-site restaurants and a bar serve international and Moroccan dishes, and many guests start the day with a buffet breakfast. Facilities such as a pool, a gym or a spa may be offered, but they vary by season and by rate, so check the details for your dates.
The hotel is used to business and leisure guests alike, and the front desk can arrange taxis, tours and airport transfers. Request a higher floor if you want quieter rooms and better views.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, business travellers, couples and families who want comfort and convenience will all find it a good fit. It is less atmospheric than a medina guesthouse, so if you want a traditional courtyard and tilework, consider pairing a night here with a stay in an old-town riad. As with any city hotel, compare breakfast, parking and cancellation terms when you book.
Tangier has a mild climate, but winter evenings can be cool and breezy near the coast, so bring a layer. The area around the hotel is lively and safe for ordinary city use, with taxis plentiful at most times of day and night.
Why stay here
- ✓Modern air-conditioned rooms
- ✓City Center location
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Breakfast buffet (check rate)
- ✓Front desk assistance
- ✓Taxi and tour arrangements
- ✓Close to the station and corniche
- ✓Family and suite options
Good questions
Is it close to the medina?+
The medina is a short taxi ride, or a longer walk in daytime. The hotel is in the modern city centre.
Is it near the station and port?+
Yes, both are a few minutes away by car, which suits rail and ferry travellers.
Does it have a pool?+
Facilities vary by season and rate, so check which are available on your dates.
