Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
Ávila · Castile and León

Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar

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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7.2 Score
4.739 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Ávila
Nearby Ávila City Walls · 0 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar

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.

Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
★ 7.2 · Good · 4.739 reviews

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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.

Room types

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.

Single Room — Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
Single Room
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Triple Room — Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
Triple Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Quadruple Room — Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
Quadruple Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Double Room with Views - 1 or 2 Beds — Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
Double Room with Views - 1 or 2 Beds
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

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.

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Superior Double Room — Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar
Superior Double Room
16 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to visit the city walls and Ávila Cathedral on foot; the walls are opposite the guest house and the cathedral is 80 m away
  • you'd like to stay in a 17th-century building with traditional-style interiors
  • you want a restaurant at the property serving Castilian specialities and modern cuisine
  • you're travelling with family or a group: triple and quadruple rooms are available for up to four people
  • you need wheelchair-accessible facilities: there is a room adapted for guests with reduced mobility

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: there is no parking
  • you want to access every floor without stairs: the upper floors are accessible by stairs only
  • you're travelling with reduced mobility and need a specific adapted room; there is only one room of this type
  • you want to guarantee a double bed without requesting one in advance: double beds are subject to availability and must be requested ahead of time

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet rooms
  • CCTV outside the property
  • CCTV in shared areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

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.

Ávila City Walls — A medieval defensive enclosure surrounding the old town and shaping the cityscape. 0 m
Ávila Provincial Museum — Archaeological and ethnographic collections exploring the history of the province. 70 m
Ávila Cathedral — A cathedral built into the city walls, with Gothic architecture and historical significance. 80 m
San Vicente Garden — A small garden beside monuments in Ávila's historic old town. 120 m
Palacio de los Verdugo — A Renaissance palace with a historic façade in Ávila's monumental centre. 190 m
Basilica of San Vicente — A Romanesque church notable for its portal and artistic importance. 210 m

What guests say about Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar

7.2
Good · 4.739 reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
7.3
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
7.5
Facilities
6.8
Value for money
7.7
Free Wi-Fi
7.6

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.

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