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Where to stay in Ibiza
7 neighbourhoods compared, with the trade-offs hotel listings don't tell you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
For a first visit, stay in Ibiza Town. Walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries. Best alternatives — families: Talamanca and Marina Botafoch; budget: Sant Antoni.
Key facts
- First visit
- Ibiza Town
- Families
- Talamanca and Marina Botafoch
- Budget
- Sant Antoni
- Nightlife
- Ibiza Town
Best area for each kind of trip
| Trip type | Area | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First-timers | Ibiza Town | Walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries |
| Families | Talamanca and Marina Botafoch | Calm sandy bay and yacht marina across the harbour from Dalt Vila |
| Couples | Ibiza Town | Walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries |
| Budget | Sant Antoni | West-coast resort town known for sunset bars and the West End |
| Luxury | Talamanca and Marina Botafoch | Calm sandy bay and yacht marina across the harbour from Dalt Vila |
| Nightlife | Ibiza Town | Walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries |
| Food lovers | Santa Gertrudis | Inland village of cafés, galleries and countryside agroturismos |
| Quiet stays | Talamanca and Marina Botafoch | Calm sandy bay and yacht marina across the harbour from Dalt Vila |
| Beach | Talamanca and Marina Botafoch | Calm sandy bay and yacht marina across the harbour from Dalt Vila |
Ibiza neighbourhoods in detail
$$$$ · Best for first-timers, couples, culture and nightlife
Ibiza Town
The island's capital combines Dalt Vila, the walled upper town with the cathedral and museums, and La Marina and Sa Penya below it, a harbour quarter of fishermen's houses, boutiques, bars and restaurants. Pacha is across the harbour, ferries leave for Formentera, and Talamanca and Platja d'en Bossa beaches are a short bus or boat ride away.
- Good
- Historic sights and the best restaurants; Central bus and ferry hub; Lively evenings in La Marina
- Watch out
- Very expensive in July and August; No beach in the old town itself
- Nearby
- Dalt Vila, La Marina, Puig des Molins, Formentera ferry port
$$$$ · Best for families, luxury, quiet stays and beach
Talamanca and Marina Botafoch
Talamanca is a sheltered sandy bay just east of Ibiza Town, with shallow water, beach restaurants and hotels, while the adjoining Marina Botafoch has superyachts, upscale restaurants and views of Dalt Vila. Ibiza Town is about 20–30 minutes' walk along the harbour or a short water-taxi ride.
- Good
- Calm, shallow beach; Walking distance to Ibiza Town; Views of the old town
- Watch out
- Aircraft noise on some days; Pricey in high season
- Nearby
- Talamanca beach, Marina Botafoch, Pacha, Dalt Vila
$$$ · Best for nightlife, beach and first-timers
Platja d'en Bossa
South of Ibiza Town, Platja d'en Bossa is a long sandy beach backed by hotels, beach clubs and two of the island's biggest venues, Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. It is the most convenient base for clubbers, with buses and boats to Ibiza Town and the airport about 10 minutes away.
- Good
- Walk to major clubs; Long sandy beach; Close to the airport and Ibiza Town
- Watch out
- Noisy and crowded in summer; Little local character
- Nearby
- Ushuaïa, Hï Ibiza, Ses Salines Natural Park, Ibiza Town
$$ · Best for budget, nightlife and beach
Sant Antoni
Sant Antoni de Portmany sits on a wide bay on the west coast, with the Sunset Strip of bars along the rocky shore and the West End party streets in town. It has the island's best-value accommodation, boats to Cala Bassa and Cala Comte, and quieter coves such as Cala Salada nearby.
- Good
- Lower prices than Ibiza Town; Famous sunsets; Boats to west-coast beaches
- Watch out
- Rowdy West End in summer; Many venues close in winter
- Nearby
- Sunset Strip, Cala Salada, Cala Bassa, Cala Comte
$$$ · Best for families, quiet stays and couples
Santa Eulària des Riu
Ibiza's third town has a palm-lined promenade, a marina and a sandy town beach, with the fortified church of Puig de Missa on the hill above. It is the island's most family-friendly and relaxed base, with good restaurants, buses to Ibiza Town in about 20–30 minutes and the Las Dalias and Punta Arabí markets nearby.
- Good
- Calm and family-friendly; Promenade and town beach; Close to the hippy markets
- Watch out
- Little nightlife; Bus or car needed for the west-coast coves
- Nearby
- Puig de Missa, Santa Eulària beach, Punta Arabí market, Las Dalias market
$$ · Best for families, beach and budget
Es Canar and Cala Llonga
North and south of Santa Eulària, Es Canar and Cala Llonga are small resorts built around sheltered sandy bays with shallow water. Es Canar has the Punta Arabí hippy market, and both have family hotels and apartments at lower prices than Ibiza Town.
- Good
- Safe, shallow beaches; Good-value family hotels; Quiet evenings
- Watch out
- Mostly closed in winter; Far from the clubs and the west-coast sunsets
- Nearby
- Punta Arabí market, Cala Llonga beach, Santa Eulària des Riu
$$$$ · Best for quiet stays, couples, food lovers and luxury
Santa Gertrudis
In the centre of the island, Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera is a small village around a white church with cafés, art galleries and design shops. The countryside around it is dotted with farmhouse hotels (agroturismos) among almond, olive and carob trees, and every coast is within about 20 minutes by car.
- Good
- Peaceful rural setting; Central for exploring by car; Good restaurants and cafés
- Watch out
- Car essential; No beach
- Nearby
- Santa Gertrudis church, Sant Miquel de Balansat, Sant Rafel
Areas compared
| Area | Price | Nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Ibiza Town | $$$$ | Dalt Vila, La Marina, Puig des Molins, Formentera ferry port |
| Talamanca and Marina Botafoch | $$$$ | Talamanca beach, Marina Botafoch, Pacha, Dalt Vila |
| Platja d'en Bossa | $$$ | Ushuaïa, Hï Ibiza, Ses Salines Natural Park, Ibiza Town |
| Sant Antoni | $$ | Sunset Strip, Cala Salada, Cala Bassa, Cala Comte |
| Santa Eulària des Riu | $$$ | Puig de Missa, Santa Eulària beach, Punta Arabí market, Las Dalias market |
| Es Canar and Cala Llonga | $$ | Punta Arabí market, Cala Llonga beach, Santa Eulària des Riu |
| Santa Gertrudis | $$$$ | Santa Gertrudis church, Sant Miquel de Balansat, Sant Rafel |
Getting to your hotel
Ibiza Airport is about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town. Buses run to Ibiza Town in about 20 minutes and to Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and Platja d'en Bossa; a taxi to Ibiza Town takes about 15 minutes.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best area to stay in Ibiza for first-time visitors?
Ibiza Town. The island's capital combines Dalt Vila, the walled upper town with the cathedral and museums, and La Marina and Sa Penya below it, a harbour quarter of fishermen's houses, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
+Where should families stay in Ibiza?
Talamanca and Marina Botafoch: Calm, shallow beach.
+Which area of Ibiza is best for a budget stay?
Sant Antoni ($$): West-coast resort town known for sunset bars and the West End.