Must-see hotels in Castilla y León

  • Santa Cruz

    Castilla y León

    Now here's something a little bit special. Fernando and Carmen have been largely responsible for bringing this charming stone village back to life. Their…

  • Posada Real La Cartería

    Castilla y León

    This stunning old inn is one of the best hotels in this part of the country. It blends modern comforts with all the old-world atmosphere of the village…

  • Hotel Mozart

    Valladolid

    This is an extremely well-priced hotel, given the quality of its refurbished rooms and the location. Here you'll find king-size beds, plush, earth-colour…

  • Hotel Tres Coronas

    Castilla y León

    Set in a former 17th-century palace, this terrific hotel is brimming with character, with rooms of thick stone walls and old-world charm – including suits…

  • Medina Salim

    Castilla y León

    A welcoming boutique hotel which sports large, airy rooms with fridges and terraces that overlook either the sweeping valley or medieval cobblestones out…

  • Parador Condes de Alba y Aliste

    Castilla y León

    Set in a sumptuous 15th-century palace, this is modern luxury with myriad period touches (mostly in the public areas). There's a swimming pool and –…

  • Parador Enrique II

    Castilla y León

    Ciudad Rodrigo's premier address is a plushly renovated castle built into the town's western wall. Converted in 1931, it’s the third-oldest parador in…

  • Hotel El Rastro

    Ávila

    This atmospheric hotel occupies a former 16th-century palace with original stone, exposed brickwork and a natural, earth-toned colour scheme exuding a…

  • Rimbombín

    Burgos

    This hostal has an upbeat, contemporary feel – its slick white furnishings and decor are matched with light-pine beams and modular furniture. Three rooms…

  • El Milano Real

    Castilla y León

    This is a gorgeous place to stay, with wonderful views, a peaceful setting and a fine restaurant (mains €12 to €18). Each room's decor reflects its name,…

  • Hotel Palacio de Monjaraz

    Ávila

    Stunning rooms in a wonderfully converted 16th-century Ávila townhouse make this one of our favourite places in town. The rooms are large, have airy high…

  • Hospedería La Gran Casa Mudéjar

    Segovia

    Spread over two buildings, this place has been magnificently renovated, blending genuine 15th-century Mudéjar carved wooden ceilings in some rooms with…

  • Don Gregorio

    Salamanca

    A palatial hotel with part of the city's Roman wall flanking the garden. Rooms are decorated in soothing café-con-leche shades with crisp white linens and…

  • Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro

    León

    Now here's something special. Arrayed around a medieval courtyard and an annex to the Real Colegiata de San Isidoro, this gorgeous place has contemporary…

  • Microtel Placentinos

    Salamanca

    One of Salamanca's most charming boutique hotels, Microtel Placentinos is tucked away on a quiet street and has rooms with exposed stone walls and wooden…

  • Hotel Alcázar

    Segovia

    Sitting by the riverbank in the valley beneath the Alcázar, this charming, tranquil little hotel has lavish rooms beautifully styled to suit those who…

  • Parador de Tordesillas

    Castilla y León

    Tordesillas' most sophisticated hotel is the low-rise, ochre-toned parador, surrounded by pine trees and just outside town. Some rooms have four-poster…

  • Apolonia

    Castilla y León

    This smart hotel has a contemporary urban feel with its charcoal, brown and cream colour scheme, abundance of glass, abstract artwork and, in four of the…

  • Hotel Doña Teresa

    Castilla y León

    Lovely Doña Teresa is a perfect modern fit for the village's old-world charm. The large rooms combine character (wooden beams and exposed stone) with all…

  • Hotel Palacio San Facundo

    Segovia

    Segovia's hotels are adept at fusing stylishly appointed modern rooms with centuries-old architecture. This place is one of the best, with an attractive…

  • Hotel Monasterio Real San Zoilo

    Castilla y León

    Inhabiting part of an 11th-century monastery, this fine place in Carrión de los Condes has charming rooms with wooden beams, exposed brickwork and ochre…

  • Hospedería de Santo Domingo

    Castilla y León

    This excellent hospedería (inn) has terrific rooms decked out in warm ochre and earth colours. Most have large terraces overlooking the low hills nearby,…

  • Hotel Palacio Valderrábanos

    Ávila

    A stone's throw from the door of the cathedral, this distinguished, converted 14th-century palace has a quiet elegance about it, with high ceilings,…

  • Abadía de San Martín

    Castilla y León

    Lovely, contemporary rooms in a converted old home in one of the Sierra de Francia's loveliest villages – what more could you ask for?

  • Casa del Cura de Calatañazor

    Castilla y León

    The most stylish rooms in Calatañazor are to be found here, around halfway up the hill on the main cobblestone thoroughfare through the village. Rooms…

  • Posada Santa María La Real

    Castilla y León

    Inhabiting part of the Romanesque monastery of the same name but with a contemporary makeover, this charming posada (rural home) is the most atmospheric…

  • Abadia de los Templarios

    Castilla y León

    Large rooms with wooden floors and wooden beams make this place an excellent choice. It's a large complex, close to the main entrance of town and on a…

  • Casa de la Sal

    Castilla y León

    Beautifully rustic and tastefully rough-hewn rooms with soothing pale colour schemes and attractive artworks make this friendly place an excellent…

  • Hostal de San Marcos

    León

    Despite the confusing 'hostal' in the name, León's sumptuous parador is one of the finest hotels in Spain. With palatial rooms fit for royalty and filled…

  • La Posada Regia

    León

    This place has the feel of a casa rural (village or farmstead accommodation) despite being in the city centre. The secret is a 14th-century building,…

  • Hotel Juan II

    Castilla y León

    Despite its modern red-brick exterior, the rooms here are charming, with warm terracotta-tiled floors, dark-wood furniture and large terraces. Request…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Las Leyendas

    Ávila

    Occupying the house of 16th-century Ávila nobility, this intimate hotel overflows with period touches wedded to modern amenities. Some rooms have views…

  • Salamanca Suite Studios

    Salamanca

    This excellent place has smart and contemporary modern studios and apartments with kitchens; some have Nespresso coffee machines and all are sleek and…

  • La Hoja de Roble

    Castilla y León

    Close to the bottom of the hill where you begin the climb up into the old town, this hotel is an outstanding choice. The building dates to the 17th…

  • Hostal Concejo

    Salamanca

    A cut above the average hostal, the stylish Concejo has polished-wood floors, tasteful furnishings, light-filled rooms and a superb central location. Try…

  • Pensión Blanca B&B

    León

    A cut above your average pensión and easily one of the best budget choices in León, Pensión Blanca has attractive, brightly coloured rooms in a good…

  • Hostal Chiqui

    Castilla y León

    One of the best urban hostales in this part of Castilla y León, this fine place gets rave reviews and plenty of repeat visitors. Every room is different,…

  • Hotel Rector

    Salamanca

    This luxurious hotel is an oasis of calm and luxury, and the antithesis of the cookie-cut homogeneity of the five-star chains. Expect vases of orchids,…

  • Hotel Don Felipe

    Segovia

    This place gets rave reviews from travellers and it's not difficult to see why. Housed in a converted Segovia mansion and one of few hotels down the…

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