Hotel Vía de la Plata

Castilla y León


This spa hotel occupies a handsome former monastery just off Plaza de España. Guests receive a considerable discount for the spa treatments, which include the deliciously decadent-sounding chocoterapia (chocolate therapy). The rooms are slick and modern, with fashionable mushroom-brown and cream decor, tubular lights and full-size tubs, as well as showers.


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Nearby Castilla y León attractions

1. Casa Romana

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Remnants of a villa that once belonged to a wealthy Roman family survive under glass just down the hill from the Plaza de San Bartolomé. The highlight is…

2. Museo Romano

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Housed in the Roman ergástula (slave prison), the Museo Romano has a modest selection of artefacts and an enjoyable big-screen slide show on Roman Astorga.

3. Foro Romano

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Astorga's former Roman Forum once occupied one of the highest points of the Roman city. It now consists of low-lying ruins a block from Plaza de España.

4. Museo del Chocolate

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Proof that Astorga does not exist solely for the virtuous souls of the Camino comes in the form of this quirky private museum. Chocolate ruled Astorga's…

5. Palacio de Gaudí

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Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí left his mark on Astorga in the fairy-tale turrets and frilly facade of this palacio. Built in the 19th century, it now…

6. Catedral

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The cathedral’s striking plateresque southern facade is created from caramel-coloured sandstone with elaborate sculptural detail. Work began in 1471 and…

7. Museo Catedralicio

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Astorga's Museo Catedralicio, attached to the cathedral, features the usual religious art, documents and artefacts.

8. Convento de San Marcos

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You'll have to check into the Hostal de San Marcos parador to appreciate most of this palatial former monastery, although the historic chapter house and…