Hotel Las Cancelas is on Cruz Vieja, within Ávila’s walled enclosure. The Walls of Ávila are 70 m away and Ávila Cathedral is 100 m away, so you can walk from the medieval fortifications to the city’s main church in a short time. The area has squares, convents and historic buildings: San Pedro Church is 220 m away and the Basilica of San Vicente is 370 m away. Abastos Square, 210 m away, also offers a glimpse of everyday life in the centre.
Ávila train station is 1.2 km away and the bus station is 1.4 km away. Salamanca-Matacán Airport is 74 km away. If you arrive by car, the hotel has private parking for €15 per day, which must be reserved. Both stations have public transport connections to Ávila; from there, you can plan the final leg to Cruz Vieja depending on how you arrive.
To explore the city’s heritage, walk along the city walls and visit the cathedral, the Ávila Provincial Museum, 200 m away, and the Torreón de los Guzmanes, 340 m away. The Monastery of San José is 440 m away, and Encarnación Park, 750 m away, offers a green space close to the historic centre. The Basilica of San Vicente and San Pedro Church complete a walking route among religious architecture, museums and squares. In Ávila, you can combine these visits with stops at restaurants and cafés in the old town.
Walls of Ávila
— Walk around the medieval enclosure and take in one of the city’s landmarks.
70 m
Ávila Cathedral
— Historic church within the old town’s monumental complex.
100 m
Ávila Provincial Museum
— Archaeological and art collections in a museum in the historic centre.
200 m
Abastos Square
— A central market where you can discover local produce and everyday life in Ávila.
210 m
Basilica of San Vicente
— Romanesque stone basilica known for its architecture and sculpture.
370 m
Monastery of San José
— Convent associated with Saint Teresa, with a religious and cultural history.
440 m