Hotel El Castillo
Ponferrada · Castile and León · 3 Stars

Hotel El Castillo

3-star hotel in Ponferrada, next to the Camino de Santiago and 50 m from the castle, with a restaurant, soundproofed rooms and a suite with a spa bath.

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8.3 Score
1.718 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Ponferrada
Nearby Ponferrada Castle · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hotel El Castillo

Hotel El Castillo is a 3-star hotel in Ponferrada, 50 m from Ponferrada Castle and next to the Camino de Santiago. The historic centre is within walking distance, and the accommodation is suitable both for people travelling the pilgrimage route and for visiting the monuments and museums of El Bierzo. Its five room options include single, double and triple rooms, as well as a suite with a spa bath. The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, and are soundproofed.

The restaurant serves continental breakfast, with gluten-free or takeaway options, and prepares regional specialities featuring pork, mushrooms and chestnuts, as well as traditional soups. Free WiFi and a bar are also available. Private parking is on site, requires reservation and costs €9.50 per day. Ponferrada train station is 900 m away, and León Airport is 76 km away. Facilities include a 24-hour reception, a lift and one wheelchair-accessible unit.

Hotel El Castillo
★ 8.3 · Very good · 1.718 reviews

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3-star hotel in Ponferrada, next to the Camino de Santiago and 50 m from the castle, with a restaurant, soundproofed rooms and a suite with a spa bath.

Room types

Hotel El Castillo offers single, double and triple rooms, as well as a suite with a spa bath. Room sizes range from 12 to 24 m²: the Classic Single Room measures 12 m², the suite 18 m², the two double room options 19 m² and the Triple Room 24 m². The rooms have a private bathroom and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV. They are soundproofed, which is useful for resting after exploring Ponferrada or the Camino de Santiago.

Beds range from single to double options: rooms have one, two or three single beds, and one room has a double bed. The suite has a double bed and a seating area with a desk and chairs. One of the double rooms has a patio, while the suite also has a minibar and a spa bath. Some rooms also have a desk and a safe.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel El Castillo
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
19 m² · Private bathroom

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

This 19 m² room has two single beds, a private bathroom with a bath and air conditioning. The patio sets it apart from the hotel’s other options. It also has a flat-screen TV and is soundproofed, with space designed for relaxing after a day in Ponferrada.

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Triple Room — Hotel El Castillo
Triple Room
24 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

This 24 m² room has three single beds and a private bathroom with a bath. It can accommodate three people in the same room and also has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Its layout sets it apart from the hotel’s single and double room options.

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Suite with Spa Bath — Hotel El Castillo
Suite with Spa Bath
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Spa bath
  • Minibar

The suite measures 18 m² and has a double bed and a seating area with a desk and chairs. Its private spa bath is a distinctive feature, and it also has a minibar, air conditioning and a private bathroom. It differs from the double rooms with its seating area and spa bath.

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Classic Single Room — Hotel El Castillo
Classic Single Room
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bath
  • Desk

At 12 m², this room has a single bed and is designed for one person. The private bathroom has a bath, bidet and toiletries; the room also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a desk. It is the hotel’s single-room option.

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Double Room — Hotel El Castillo
Double Room
19 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or shower

This 19 m² room has a double bed and a private bathroom with either a bath or shower. It also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk and a safe. Unlike the Double Room with Patio, this option has a double bed and a bathroom that may have either a bath or a shower.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling the Camino de Santiago and want Ponferrada Castle to be 50 m away.
  • you’re travelling as a couple and like the idea of a suite with a spa bath and minibar.
  • you’re travelling with family or a small group: there are family rooms and a triple room with three single beds.
  • you’re arriving by car and can use private paid parking that you reserve in advance.
  • you need wheelchair access or a lift to reach the upper floors.

Maybe not, if...

  • you depend on free parking: private parking costs €9.50 per day and requires a reservation.
  • you’re travelling with more than three people and need to stay in a single room.
  • you want a spa bath in every room: it’s available in the suite.
  • you need to check in before 15:00 or after 23:30.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel El Castillo combines facilities for relaxation with practical spaces for different types of stay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with a 24-hour reception, a lift, and soundproofed, family and non-smoking rooms. The hotel also has air conditioning, heating, a safe and daily housekeeping. Private garage parking is available on site.

For dining, there is a restaurant, bar and café, as well as special diet menus on request, fruit, and wine or champagne. The outdoor furniture and sun terrace provide an outdoor space. If you want to play golf, you’ll find a course less than 3 km away. The accommodation also has meeting and banquet facilities, packed lunches, and fax and photocopying services.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private parking

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour reception
  • Meeting / banquet facilities
  • Security cameras outside the property
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift

Parking

  • Garage parking

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel El Castillo is at Avenida El Castillo, 115, next to the Camino de Santiago and 50 m from Ponferrada Castle. The historic centre is within walking distance. Nearby streets are home to the Church of San Andrés, 100 m away, the Radio Museum, 150 m away, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Encina, 170 m away. The area has monuments and museums you can visit on foot from the accommodation.

El Castillo Viejo is 220 m away and the Bierzo Museum is 310 m away; you can also visit the Clock Tower and the Arco de las Eras, both 320 m away. Plaza de Abastos is 490 m away. Ponferrada train station is 900 m away, while León Airport is 76 km away. These places are useful reference points for getting around between the historic centre, the station and other municipalities.

Ponferrada is the capital of the El Bierzo region, known for its wines and the region’s cycling and hiking routes. From Hotel El Castillo, you can follow the Camino de Santiago and combine a visit to the castle with the Basilica of Our Lady of the Encina and the Bierzo Museum. For nearby dining, Mi Pizza is 40 m away, Muna and Godivah are 100 m away, and Bodega El Pescador is 200 m away. The area lets you combine cultural visits with walks and Bierzo cuisine.

Ponferrada Castle — Templar fortress next to the hotel, linked to the city’s history. 50 m
Radio Museum — Collection dedicated to the history of radio and its equipment. 150 m
Basilica of Our Lady of the Encina — Landmark church in the historic centre, a few minutes’ walk away. 170 m
Bierzo Museum — Exhibitions on the history and heritage of the region. 310 m
Clock Tower — Monument in the old town that forms part of the historic route. 320 m
Plaza de Abastos — Local market where you can discover products and flavours from the area. 490 m

What guests say about Hotel El Castillo

8.3
Very good · 1.718 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
7.9

Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to places of interest and praise the staff’s service and the cleanliness. Comfort and value for money also receive good ratings, while the facilities and WiFi connection receive somewhat more moderate scores.

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