Arinsal’s the main resort in the Pal Arinsal ski area. The high-altitude nursery slopes mean beginners should get good snow conditions and mountain views from day one. And with lots of gentle greens and blues nearby, as well as one of the best English-speaking ski schools in Europe, you’ll be confidently cruising in no time. For more of a challenge, you can catch the cable car over to the Pal side of the mountain for longer runs and steeper reds.
Set in a wooded valley, the village is filled with stone buildings built either side of a small river. Things get livelier here from the mid-afternoon as people come down off the mountain. Head to the bustling main street to join the après action and dance along to live music in one of the great-value bars. As for where to stay, choose a simple, self-catering apartments or splash out on a 5-star hotel with all the bells and whistles.
And for a few hours of family-friendly fun, you can’t beat the bowling alley and games arcade in the Hotel Princesa Parc, which is open to non-guests for a small charge.
2* KY Hostel
In Arinsal, Andorra
Private rooms in a great value hostel.
Après your way in the bar or games room.
Eat in the AKY restaurant or cook in the shared kitchen.
The KY Mountain Hostel is a no-fuss base for your Arinsal ski trip. It’s a few minutes' walk from the base gondola, so you can hit the Pal-Arinsal pistes pronto. After a day on the snow, you can join the buzz in the hostel's shared spaces. Take your pick from the bar and games room with pool, table football and darts. Or head to the top floor, where there’s a spacious TV room filled with comfy seats – the perfect spot to watch the big game.
You’ll get a private room with its own ensuite bathroom, so you’ve got your own space when it’s time to turn in for the day. As for looks, the vibe is modern industrial chic – think exposed pipework and a pared-back colourscheme of grey, white and black.
Start your ski day with the hot and cold buffet breakfast at the AKY Restaurant – it's all part of your stay. If you're still around at lunch or dinner, you can pay extra and tuck into something off the á la carte menu. Sticking to a budget? There's a shared kitchen where you can whip up your own meals with supplies from the nearby supermarket, a couple of minutes’ walk away.
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