Guest house in Ávila opposite the city walls, in a 17th-century building with its own restaurant and rooms for solo travellers, couples and families.
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Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar is a guest house in Ávila, in a 17th-century building opposite the city walls and with views of the cathedral. Following refurbishment, it retains features of its original character and combines traditional-style interiors with functional spaces for different types of stay.
Rooms range from the Single Room, for one person, to triple and quadruple options; there are also double categories with a balcony and views of the city or a landmark. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The guest house has a restaurant serving traditional Castilian specialities and modern cuisine, as well as continental breakfast. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Its address on Calle San Segundo makes it easy to explore the old town on foot: Ávila Cathedral is 80 m away and the Provincial Museum is 70 m away. The bus station is 1.2 km away and Ávila railway station is 1.1 km away.
The six categories cater to different needs, from the 10 m² Single Room for one person to the 22 m² quadruple room, which sleeps four. In between are 15 m² double rooms, a 16.8 m² triple room and two options for two guests with a balcony: one with single beds and a Superior option with a large double bed. All include a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
The rooms without balconies have a simple layout, with single beds and capacities ranging from one to four people. The two balcony categories add views of the city and a landmark; the Double Room with Views is 15 m² and has two single beds, while the 16 m² Superior has a large double bed. Free toiletries, towels and a bath or shower are also provided. This gives solo travellers, couples and small groups a choice of different sizes and layouts.
At 10 m² and designed for one person, this is the guest house's most compact option. It has one single bed, a private bathroom and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV. Its single occupancy sets it apart from the double and family categories, making it suitable for a solo stay in Ávila's old town.
This 15 m² room sleeps up to two guests and has two single beds, unlike the large double bed in the Superior category. It has a private bathroom and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV. It's a practical option for sharing a room while keeping separate beds.
At 16.8 m², this category has one more bed than the Double Room and is set up for three people with three single beds. It also has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Its mid-range capacity sets it apart from the options for couples and the larger quadruple room.
This is the largest room in terms of both capacity and size: 22 m² for up to four guests, with four single beds. It includes a private bathroom and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV. Unlike the double and triple options, it accommodates a group of four in a single room.
This room has the same 15 m² and two single beds as the other double category, but adds a balcony with views of the city and a landmark, including the city walls. It has a private bathroom and air conditioning. The outdoor space and views set it apart from the double rooms without a balcony.
The Superior Double Room offers 16 m², a balcony and views of the city and a landmark. Unlike the Double Room with Views, it has a large double bed and is one square metre larger. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower, and the room also has air conditioning.
The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. They also come with a bath or shower, towels, bed linen and free toiletries. WiFi is free in the rooms, and the guest house offers luggage storage and daily housekeeping. Family rooms are available, and the property also has non-smoking rooms.
The restaurant and bar are among the guest house's facilities, along with an on-site café. The restaurant serves traditional Castilian specialities and modern cuisine, while breakfast is continental. The communal areas have heating and wooden or parquet floors. The building has meeting and banquet rooms. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only; the property is wheelchair accessible and has a room adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
The guest house is at San Segundo, 38, within the historic precinct of Ávila and opposite the city walls, which are 0 m away. Ávila Cathedral is 80 m away and the Ávila Provincial Museum is 70 m away; from this part of the city, you can walk to numerous historic buildings and squares in the old town. The Basilica of San Vicente, one of Ávila's notable monuments, is 210 m away. San Vicente Garden is 120 m away and provides a green space close to the accommodation.
Ávila RENFE railway station is 1.1 km away and the bus station is 1.2 km away. Direct rail connections to Madrid, Salamanca and Segovia are available from the railway station. Salamanca Airport is 74 km away. For a meal nearby, Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar is 3 m away, La Antigua is 20 m away and La Manduca Avila is 10 m away. Plaza de Abastos is 230 m away, so you can add a market stop to your walk around the centre.
Staying in this area makes it easy to spend time exploring the city walls, cathedral and museums without relying on a car to visit the main monuments. Palacio de los Verdugo is 190 m away and San José Monastery is 350 m away. You can combine these visits with the Basilica of San Vicente and the streets of the old town, setting aside time to explore different sections of the fortifications. Encarnación Park, 650 m away, offers another option to round off your walk. With so many places nearby, you can plan a day of sightseeing on foot and leave the more distant sights for another time.
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Guests particularly value the proximity to the monuments, which stands out more than the facilities. Staff service and value for money receive moderate ratings, while cleanliness, comfort and WiFi are rated as satisfactory.
Rates at Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar vary depending on the season, dates and room selected. To see the price for your stay, you can check the latest rates here.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar is at San Segundo, 38, in the historic centre of Ávila. Salamanca Airport is 74 km away; the RENFE railway station is 1.1 km away and the bus station is 1.2 km away. There are direct rail connections to Madrid, Salamanca and Segovia. The property has no parking, so guests travelling by car will need to find parking elsewhere.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar is opposite Ávila City Walls, 0 m away. Ávila Cathedral is 80 m away and the Ávila Provincial Museum is 70 m away; San Vicente Garden is 120 m away and the Basilica of San Vicente is 210 m away. You can visit them on foot as part of a walk through the old town.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar offers continental breakfast. The property also has a restaurant, bar and café, and the restaurant serves traditional Castilian specialities alongside modern cuisine.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar does not have parking at the property. The accommodation is on San Segundo, in Ávila's old town, opposite the city walls and close to the cathedral.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar is wheelchair accessible and has a room adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only, which is also a feature of the building's layout.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar has single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. The quadruple room is 22 m² and sleeps four; there is also a 16.8 m² triple room. All rooms have a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar offers a Superior Double Room with a large double bed. Double beds must be requested in advance and are subject to availability; the other categories have single beds, depending on the room layout.
Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar offers free WiFi in the rooms. The rooms also have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.