Parador de Cuenca
Cuenca · Castilla-La Mancha · 4 Stars

Parador de Cuenca

A hotel in Cuenca in a former convent, opposite the Hanging Houses, with an interior courtyard, outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and restaurant serving regional cuisine.

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8.8 Score
1.517 Reviews
4★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Cuenca
Nearby Espacio Museo Gustavo Torner · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Parador de Cuenca

Parador de Cuenca is a 4-star hotel in Cuenca, housed in a former convent opposite the Hanging Houses. The building retains its original architectural design and combines historic features with contemporary spaces. Its interior courtyard offers a sheltered place to relax or read, while the outdoor swimming pool, gym and sauna provide more ways to unwind during your stay.

The rooms have private bathrooms and offer different views: some overlook the interior courtyard, while others look out over the mountains, city and places of interest. The restaurant serves local specialities in a family-friendly setting; continental and buffet breakfasts are also available. The hotel has free WiFi and paid private parking in a garage. From Parador de Cuenca, you can explore the historic centre on foot and visit nearby monuments, museums and cultural venues, including San Pablo Bridge and the Spanish Abstract Art Museum.

Parador de Cuenca
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 1.517 reviews

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A hotel in Cuenca in a former convent, opposite the Hanging Houses, with an interior courtyard, outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and restaurant serving regional cuisine.

Room types

The four room types combine a private bathroom, air conditioning, a bath, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a minibar. They range in size from 18 to 22 m². The Standard Double Room and the two options with a sofa bed overlook the interior courtyard; the Superior Double Room also offers views of the mountains, city and places of interest.

Options include rooms with a double bed and rooms with a sofa bed alongside two single beds, as well as an option with a double bed and a sofa bed. The Superior includes a coffee machine, a feature that sets it apart from the other rooms. All rooms have a bath and shower, and some types are designated for travel with one child or for three adults. You can choose between a stay with interior views and one overlooking Cuenca’s urban and mountain scenery.

Standard Double Room — Parador de Cuenca
Standard Double Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Interior courtyard view
  • Bath

At 20 m², the Standard Double Room overlooks the interior courtyard and has a bath in its private bathroom. Air conditioning, soundproofing and a minibar add to your comfort; it also has a flat-screen TV and sofa, a comfortable place to relax after exploring Cuenca.

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Superior Double Room — Parador de Cuenca
Superior Double Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • City view

This is the largest room, at 22 m², and the only one with views of the mountains, city and a place of interest. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower; the room also has a coffee machine, minibar, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.

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Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child) — Parador de Cuenca
Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed or 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sofa bed
  • Interior courtyard view

This 18 m² room type is designated for two adults and one child, and stands out for its main configuration of a sofa bed alongside two single beds. It overlooks the interior courtyard and has a bath, air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom with a shower and bidet.

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Standard Double Room (3 adults) — Parador de Cuenca
Standard Double Room (3 adults)
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed or 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Soundproofing
  • Air conditioning

The 18 m² option designated for three adults also overlooks the interior courtyard and has a main configuration combining two single beds with a sofa bed. The private bathroom includes a bath, shower and bidet; the room also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and minibar.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to sleep in a former convent that retains its original architectural design, opposite the Hanging Houses.
  • you'd like to combine cultural visits with an outdoor swimming pool, gym and sauna.
  • you want rooms with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a bath.
  • you're interested in views of the mountains and city, as well as a coffee machine in the Superior room.
  • you want to try local specialities in the hotel restaurant.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private parking costs €25 per day.
  • you want breakfast included in the rate; continental and buffet options are available, but breakfast is not included.
  • you're travelling with more than three people who need to sleep in one room.
  • you want to stay next to a railway station: Cuenca - Fernando Zóbel Station is 5 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

Parador offers places to relax and dine without leaving the building: a restaurant, bar and café, as well as room service and breakfast in your room. Breakfast is served as a continental and buffet option. For families, the restaurant offers a children’s menu, and the rooms have a minibar.

Sports facilities include a gym, tennis court and tennis equipment, as well as a golf course less than 3 km away. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. It also provides daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services, meeting and banquet rooms, and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. WiFi is free throughout the property. Private parking is in a garage, costs €25 per day and cannot be reserved.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

General facilities

  • Garden
  • Tennis equipment
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit box
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Food & drink

  • Coffee shop on site
  • Children's menu
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Parador de Cuenca is at Subida a San Pablo, s/n, in the historic centre and in a former convent opposite the Hanging Houses. San Pablo Bridge is 110 m away and the Hanging Houses themselves are 190 m away. Espacio Museo Gustavo Torner is 50 m away, while the Spanish Abstract Art Museum is 210 m away. This is an area to explore on foot, with historic streets, cultural venues and viewpoints overlooking the Huécar gorge.

The Cathedral of Santa María and San Julián is 210 m away; the Episcopal Palace is 220 m away, as is the Cuenca Museum. Museo Tesoro Catedral Cuenca is 230 m away. Cuenca - Fernando Zóbel Station is 5 km away and Chillarón station is 8 km away. To explore the old centre, you can link cultural visits on foot, from nearby museums to the monuments and religious buildings in the historic centre.

A visit to San Pablo Bridge lets you cross over to the Hanging Houses and see the complex from different angles. The Spanish Abstract Art Museum makes a cultural stop along the way, while the cathedral and Cuenca Museum extend your walk through the historic city. Holy Week is a particularly notable time in Cuenca, with processions through its old streets. At any time of year, the short distances between monuments and museums make it easy to plan visits without relying on a car to get around the centre.

Espacio Museo Gustavo Torner — A collection dedicated to the artist from Cuenca, in an exhibition space near Parador. 50 m
San Pablo Bridge — A pedestrian walkway with views of the gorges and the Hanging Houses. 110 m
Casas Colgadas — Historic houses suspended above the Huécar river gorge. 190 m
Spanish Abstract Art Museum — A modern art museum housed in one of the historic houses. 210 m
Cathedral of Santa María and San Julián — A Gothic cathedral with chapels and a notable collection of religious art. 210 m
Cuenca Museum — An exploration of the province's archaeology and history. 220 m

What guests say about Parador de Cuenca

8.8
Fabulous · 1.517 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests particularly appreciate the surroundings and cleanliness, and also highlight the comfort of the rooms. The staff and facilities receive favourable comments; WiFi is rated somewhat less highly than the other aspects.

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