Palacio de los Velada
Ávila · Castile and León · 4 Stars

Palacio de los Velada

Four-star hotel in Ávila, opposite the cathedral, set in a 16th-century palace with an arcaded courtyard, regional restaurant and air-conditioned rooms.

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8.6 Score
5.347 Reviews
4★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Ávila
Nearby Abastos Square · 80 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Palacio de los Velada

Palacio de los Velada is a 4-star hotel in Ávila, opposite the cathedral and housed in a 16th-century palace. Its bright central courtyard, surrounded by an arched gallery, adds a distinctive feature to the building’s historic architecture.

The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar; double, single, superior and triple options are available. Some have a bath and others a shower, while several special packages include dinners or activities for specific dates. The hotel offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception, a café, snack bar and a restaurant serving typical regional dishes. It also has an English-style bar, a terrace, a lift and room service. Plaza de la Catedral places the hotel next to the main monuments in the historic centre: Ávila Cathedral and the city walls are just steps away. The train station is 1.3 km away and the bus station is 1.4 km away.

Palacio de los Velada
★ 8.6 · Fabulous · 5.347 reviews

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Four-star hotel in Ávila, opposite the cathedral, set in a 16th-century palace with an arcaded courtyard, regional restaurant and air-conditioned rooms.

Room types

The double and single rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar. Depending on the room type, the bathroom has a bath or shower; rooms also include a desk, safe, toiletries and TV. Superior rooms offer 35 m² of space, while the Standard and Superior Triple Rooms are designed for two adults and one child. Some triple rooms have carpeted floors and others have parquet.

Double rooms may have a double bed or two single beds, while the Superior and Triple Rooms have two single beds. Palacio de los Velada also offers packages for specific celebrations: a romantic option with dinner and dancing, and a New Year’s option with a gala dinner, live music and breakfast. You can plan your stay around a visit to Ávila or a special occasion, with practical amenities such as a minibar and private bathroom.

Double Room — Palacio de los Velada
Double Room
20 m²

  • 1 double bed or 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

At 20 m², this room can be set up with a double bed or two single beds. The private bathroom includes a bath, bidet and toiletries; there is also air conditioning, a minibar, safe and desk. A TV completes this practical space for relaxing after exploring Ávila’s historic centre.

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Single Room — Palacio de los Velada
Single Room
20 m²

  • 2 single beds and 1 double bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bath
  • Desk

This Single Room measures 20 m² and has a private bathroom with a bath, bidet and toiletries. Air conditioning, a safe and desk add comfort during your stay; it also has a minibar and TV. Its layout with two single beds sets it apart from a room with a double bed.

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Double Room - Romantic Package — Palacio de los Velada
Double Room - Romantic Package
25 m²

  • 2 single beds or 1 double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

At 25 m², this room is part of a romantic package that includes accommodation on 11 February, dinner, dancing to a live orchestra, two drinks and breakfast the following day. The room has air conditioning, a minibar, TV and private bathroom; it can have a double bed or two single beds.

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Superior Double Room — Palacio de los Velada
Superior Double Room
35 m²

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Shower
  • Wood or parquet flooring

This Superior Room offers 35 m² of space and two single beds. Unlike the options with a bath, its private bathroom has a shower and hairdryer. Wood or parquet flooring, air conditioning, a minibar and a safe complete a spacious, functional stay.

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Superior Single Room — Palacio de los Velada
Superior Single Room
35 m²

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 1 guest
  • Shower
  • Wood or parquet flooring

The Superior Single Room measures 35 m² and has two single beds, as well as a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. The parquet flooring, air conditioning, safe and desk give it a different character from the Standard Single Room. It also has a minibar and TV.

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Standard Triple Room (2 adults + 1 child) — Palacio de los Velada
Standard Triple Room (2 adults + 1 child)
25 m²

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

This 25 m² room is designed for two adults and one child, and has two single beds. Its carpeted floor sets it apart from the Superior Triple Room, which has parquet flooring. It also has air conditioning, a minibar, private bathroom, safe, heating and TV.

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Superior Triple Room (2 adults + 1 child) — Palacio de los Velada
Superior Triple Room (2 adults + 1 child)
25 m²

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Shower
  • Wood or parquet flooring

This 25 m² Superior Triple Room offers two single beds and a private bathroom with a shower. Its wood or parquet flooring sets it apart from the Standard Triple Room, which has carpet. It includes air conditioning, a minibar, safe and toiletries.

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Double Room with New Year’s Package — Palacio de los Velada
Double Room with New Year’s Package
20 m²

  • 1 double bed or 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Telephone
  • Heating

This 20 m² room is part of a New Year’s package that includes a gala dinner in the cloister on 31 December, an open bar until 05:00, live music and breakfast. It can have a double bed or two single beds; it also has a minibar, air conditioning and private bathroom.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay opposite Ávila Cathedral and explore the historic centre on foot.
  • you’d like to stay in a 16th-century palace with a central courtyard and an arched gallery.
  • you’re looking for rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar.
  • you want a restaurant, café, snack bar and bar inside the hotel.
  • you’re travelling as a family: family rooms and triple options for two adults and one child are available.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: Palacio de los Velada does not have parking.
  • you’re travelling with a pet: Palacio de los Velada does not allow pets.
  • you’re planning to arrive after 22:30, when check-in closes.
  • you expect breakfast to be included with every stay; it is not part of the standard offering.

Hotel facilities & services

Palacio de los Velada offers services designed to make your stay in central Ávila comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the reception is open 24 hours a day. For a meal or a drink, there is a restaurant, café, snack bar and bar; room service lets you order without leaving your room. A minibar is available in the rooms.

The building has a terrace, lift and heating, as well as air conditioning. It also offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms, a safe and a wake-up service. Guests travelling for work can use the meeting and banquet rooms, while laundry, ironing, fax and photocopying services cover other practical needs. Smoking is prohibited throughout the hotel.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Minibar
  • Laundry service
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax / photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour reception
  • Meeting / banquet rooms
  • Room service
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Palacio de los Velada is on Plaza de la Catedral, opposite Ávila Cathedral, within the city’s historic precinct. Plaza de Abastos is 80 m away and Ávila Cathedral is 90 m away. Ávila’s city walls and Palacio de los Verdugo are 120 m away. The surrounding streets have shops, restaurants and historic buildings; El Tostado is 40 m away and La Taberna (Ávila) is 30 m away.

Ávila train station is 1.3 km away and the bus station is 1.4 km away. Salamanca-Matacán Airport is 73 km away. To explore nearby monuments, you can walk from the square: Museo Provincial de Ávila is 210 m away and Basilica of San Vicente is 280 m away. The nearest park on this route, Parque del Rastro, is 360 m away.

Ávila is known for its medieval walls, which enclose much of the old town and make it easy to explore the city on foot. Also near the hotel are the Basilica and birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus, 410 m away, and Capilla de Mosén Rubí, 220 m away. You can combine a visit to the monuments with a trip to the museum and a stop at Plaza de Abastos; during Holy Week, the processions offer another reason to stroll through the historic streets.

Abastos Square — A central market where you can discover local produce and the area’s commercial life. 80 m
Ávila Cathedral — A Gothic church within the city’s monumental precinct. 90 m
Ávila City Walls — An emblematic medieval enclosure with preserved historic sections and gates. 120 m
Ávila Provincial Museum — Collections exploring the history and heritage of the province. 210 m
Basilica of San Vicente — A Romanesque church known for its architecture and historical significance. 280 m
Parque del Rastro — A green space beside the historic centre where you can take a break during your walk. 360 m

What guests say about Palacio de los Velada

8.6
Fabulous · 5.347 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
8.4

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to the monuments in the old town. The cleanliness and comfort of the rooms also receive favourable comments. Free WiFi adds convenience, while the historic building next to the cathedral shapes much of the stay.

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