El Ancla Ponferrada
Ponferrada · Castile and León · 2 Stars

El Ancla Ponferrada

Two-star hotel in Ponferrada with a restaurant, bar and rooms with private bathrooms; the Castle and several cultural venues are a few kilometres away.

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8.1 Score
420 Reviews
2★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Ponferrada
Nearby Pablo Picasso Park · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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El Ancla Ponferrada

El Ancla Ponferrada is a 2-star hotel in Ponferrada, with an on-site restaurant and bar. Its three room types cater for solo and double stays: there is an option with two single beds, another with a double bed, and a single room. All have a private bathroom; room sizes are 10 or 15 m², with a desk, TV, wardrobe, bed linen and towels. It is a practical option for resting after exploring the city or stopping over in El Bierzo.

The property offers free WiFi in the rooms, a lift, heating and luggage storage. It also has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Ponferrada Castle is 3 km away and Pablo Picasso Park is 100 m away; the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina is 3.2 km away. The bus station is 1.9 km away and the train station is 2.2 km away. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:30 and check-out is between 8:00 and 12:00.

El Ancla Ponferrada
★ 8.1 · Very good · 420 reviews

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Two-star hotel in Ponferrada with a restaurant, bar and rooms with private bathrooms; the Castle and several cultural venues are a few kilometres away.

Room types

El Ancla Ponferrada has three room options for one or two guests. The single room measures 10 m² and has a single bed; the two double options measure 15 m² and differ in their bed configuration: two single beds or one double bed. This lets you choose between sleeping separately or sharing a bed.

All three have a private bathroom with a bath and shower, as well as toiletries, towels and bed linen. They also include a desk, wardrobe, coat rack, bedside power socket, heating and a flat-screen TV. The single room suits a solo stay; the double options accommodate two people, with different bed layouts. The practical furnishings and bathroom facilities make it easy to rest and plan your day in Ponferrada.

Double Room - 2 Beds — El Ancla Ponferrada
Double Room - 2 Beds
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bath
  • Shower

At 15 m², this room has two single beds, so you can sleep separately without sharing a bed. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower; the room also has toiletries, a desk, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. It is an option for two people who prefer separate beds.

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Room with a Large Bed — El Ancla Ponferrada
Room with a Large Bed
15 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Wardrobe

At 15 m², this room has a double bed, with a layout for sharing a bed. It has a private bathroom with a bath and shower, as well as toiletries, a desk and a wardrobe. The flat-screen TV completes the practical facilities for a stay of up to two people.

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Single Room — El Ancla Ponferrada
Single Room
10 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bedside power socket
  • Heating

This single room measures 10 m² and has a single bed, accommodating one person. The private bathroom has a bath and shower; the room also includes a desk, wardrobe and flat-screen TV, along with toiletries. Its compact layout suits a solo stay.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are looking for a single or double room with a private bathroom and a bath.
  • you want to choose between two single beds and a double bed.
  • you want a restaurant and bar in the hotel.
  • you are travelling without a car: the bus station is 1.9 km away and the train station is 2.2 km away.
  • you value free WiFi in the rooms and a building with a lift.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: El Ancla Ponferrada does not have any.
  • you are travelling in a group of three and need to sleep in one room; the rooms accommodate one or two people.
  • you are looking for a room larger than 15 m²; the available options are 10 or 15 m².
  • your arrival depends on checking in after 22:30.

Hotel facilities & services

El Ancla Ponferrada combines dining options with simple spaces for relaxing. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, while free WiFi is available in the rooms. The building has a lift and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Luggage storage lets you leave your belongings before checking in or after checking out.

The rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries, towels and bed linen. They also include a desk, wardrobe, coat rack and bedside power socket, along with heating and a flat-screen TV. The accommodation is non-smoking and has a security alarm and key access. These services complement the basic facilities in each room.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Luggage storage
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke detectors
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Food & drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Bedside power socket
  • Coat rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

El Ancla Ponferrada is at Avenida de Galicia nº 59, in the urban area of Ponferrada, in the El Bierzo region. There are shops and places to eat nearby: El Ancla is 20 m away, Pub La Vieja is 40 m away and Cafetera Saxo is 50 m away. Pablo Picasso Park is 100 m away and the Church of San José Obrero is 60 m away. The area lets you combine walks along city streets with stops in green spaces and visits to local heritage sites.

To get around the city, Ponferrada Bus Station is 1.9 km away and Ponferrada train station is 2.2 km away. The Railway Museum is also 1.9 km away; the National Energy Museum (ENE) is 2.6 km away and La Térmica Cultural is 2.8 km away. Ponferrada Castle is 3 km away, and the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina is 3.2 km away. The Monument to Blood Donors is 2.3 km away.

You can focus your visit to Ponferrada on its historic centre and the castle's Templar heritage, then continue to the basilica and the Plaza de Abastos, 2.6 km away. To learn about El Bierzo's industrial transformation, the Railway Museum and La Térmica Cultural offer two different visits within the city. The French Way of St James passes through Ponferrada, which forms part of the route's stages. In spring and autumn, parks such as La Rosaleda, 1.4 km away, and Parque del Oeste, 840 m away, offer another option for a walk outdoors.

Pablo Picasso Park — A nearby urban green space where you can take a break during a walk around the city. 100 m
Railway Museum — A railway collection exploring the role of trains in local history. 1,9 km
Ponferrada Bus Station — A bus terminal offering road connections from the city. 1,9 km
Ponferrada Castle — A Templar fortress and one of the city's main historic landmarks. 3 km
La Térmica Cultural — A cultural venue dedicated to the energy and industrial heritage of El Bierzo. 2,8 km
Monument to Blood Donors — An urban monument honouring blood donors. 2,3 km

What guests say about El Ancla Ponferrada

8.1
Very good · 420 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.4
Location
7.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.8
Free Wi-Fi
7.2

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and value for money. The facilities and comfort also receive favourable feedback, while opinions on the WiFi connection and surroundings are somewhat more mixed.

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