Reus Air Base: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Reus airport is the main gateway to the Costa Daurada, but most of the well-reviewed hotels are in Tarragona, about 12 km away: between March and October a direct bus links the terminal to the city in just under half an hour, for the rest of the year you get there with the E4 express bus via Reus or by taxi. In Tarragona, choose between the Rambla Nova and Balcó del Mediterrani centre, practical for getting around everywhere on foot; the Part Alta, the walled Roman city with the amphitheatre; and the Platja del Miracle, the city beach a stone's throw from the old town.

Rambla Nova and Balcó del Mediterrani

City centre · about 12 km from the airport; seasonal direct bus (March-October) or E4 bus via Reus, 20-30 minutes

Best for: those who prefer to stay on the city's main street, with restaurants and shops within walking distance and sea views from the Balcó del Mediterrani

Pros

On the city's main promenade, among bars, shops and the sea-view lookout
A stone's throw from the bus station and the train station

Cons

In high season the Rambla is busy and noisy in the evening
Hotels in higher demand on weekends of events such as the Concurs de Focs

Recommended hotels in this area

Hotel Lauria: 100 metres from the Balcó del Mediterrani on the Rambla Nova, with outdoor pool and rooms with balcony, some with sea views.
Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona: On Plaça Imperial Tarraco, 200 metres from the bus station and 1 km from the train station, with a pool in the city centre.
AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott: Marriott chain hotel with quick access to the AVE station, the archaeological museum and the city's beaches.

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Part Alta, the Roman city

City centre · about 13 km from the airport; seasonal direct bus or E4 bus via Reus, then a few minutes' walk uphill

Best for: for those who dream of sleeping within the Roman walls, a short walk from the amphitheatre and the cathedral

Pros

In the heart of the Roman city, among the amphitheatre, the cathedral and medieval alleys
500 metres from the sea and the National Archaeological Museum

Cons