Guest house in Cuenca beside the Huécar River, with bright rooms, a restaurant serving home-style cooking and walking access to the cathedral and the Hanging Houses.
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Posada Tintes is a guest house in the lower part of Cuenca’s old town, beside the Huécar River, in a historic 19th-century building. Its rooms, spread across this property and another nearby building, are bright and have colourful décor. All have a private bathroom, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV; options include single, double and triple rooms, with views of the courtyard, the city or the river depending on the room.
The restaurant prepares home-style cooking and specialises in meat and fish; it also serves a tasting menu. The guest house is 700 metres from the city centre, while the cathedral and the Hanging Houses are about a 10-minute walk away. Cuenca railway station is a 15-minute walk away, while the Serranía de Cuenca Nature Park is a 20-minute drive away. It is an option for those who want to stay near the old town and have a restaurant on site.
The rooms at Posada Tintes are spread across a historic building and another nearby property. Options include single rooms, double rooms with a double bed, double rooms with two single beds and a triple room. They are bright, decorated with colourful accents, and range from 8 to 14 m²; the triple room is the largest and can accommodate up to three people.
All rooms have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The single room offers views of the city and the Huécar River, while the triple room overlooks an inner courtyard. Some of the Double Room with Two Single Beds units have a balcony and river views. Room layouts and views vary by category, so you can choose a stay for one person, a couple or a small group. Rooms also include toiletries, towels, bed linen and a hairdryer.
This option for two people has two single beds and measures 8 m². Its colourful décor and natural light reflect the style of the other rooms. Some units have a balcony and views of the Huécar River, a feature that sets this category apart.
With a double bed and 8 m² of space, this room is designed for two people who prefer to share a bed. It has the same bright, colourful décor as the other rooms at Posada Tintes, as well as a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. It is the alternative to the Double Room with Two Single Beds.
At 14 m², this is the largest of the four rooms and the only one set up for three guests. It combines a double bed with a single bed and overlooks an inner courtyard. Its extra space and layout distinguish it from the single and double options.
This 8 m² room is for one person and has a single bed. Its distinctive feature is its views of the city and the Huécar River, which set it apart from categories with courtyard views or no specified view. It also has a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.
Posada Tintes offers free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant with a children’s menu. The rooms are non-smoking, and the communal areas have daily housekeeping, luggage storage and tourist information. The accommodation also has fax and photocopying facilities, as well as key access and 24-hour security.
The rooms have tiled or marble floors and heating; some also have a fan. Bathrooms include free toiletries, towels, bed linen and a hairdryer. Facilities include a bath or shower, and some rooms have a shared bathroom, depending on the category. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs, which is worth bearing in mind when choosing a room. The property is non-smoking and provides an invoice.
Posada Tintes is at Tintes, 7, in the lower part of Cuenca’s old town, beside the Huécar River. The city centre is 700 m away, and the cathedral and the Hanging Houses are about a 10-minute walk away. The area has historic streets, churches and green spaces: Casa de las Rejas is 80 m away, the Church of Santísimo Cristo del Amparo is 140 m away and San Julián Park is 200 m away.
Nearby sights also include the Tunnels of Alfonso VIII, 240 m away, Mangana Tower, 310 m away, and the Museum of Sciences of Castilla-La Mancha, 380 m away. The Spanish Museum of Abstract Art is 550 m away. Cuenca-Fernando Zóbel high-speed railway station is 4.4 km away; Chillarón railway station is 8 km away. If travelling by car, the Serranía de Cuenca Nature Park is about a 20-minute drive away. The guest house has no parking.
You can spend a day exploring the old town, visiting the Hanging Houses and stopping by the museums in the centre. The cathedral and Mangana Tower let you combine architecture with a walk through the historic streets; Huécar Park, 370 m away, offers a green stretch beside the river. For a trip outside the city, the Serranía de Cuenca has natural scenery and outdoor trails. The Enchanted City is listed among the nearby places at 7 km, although it is worth planning your visit according to the route you choose.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to Cuenca’s main sights. Cleanliness and value for money also receive good ratings. Facilities and comfort score a little more moderately, although their overall ratings remain positive.
Rates at Posada Tintes vary according to the season, room type and dates of your stay. For your travel dates, check the latest rates through the booking channels.
Posada Tintes is at Tintes, 7, in Cuenca’s lower old town, beside the Huécar River. Cuenca-Fernando Zóbel high-speed railway station is 4.4 km away and Chillarón railway station is 8 km away. The property has no parking. Check-in is between 13:00 and 18:00; let the property know your expected arrival time in advance.
Posada Tintes is about a 10-minute walk from the cathedral and the Hanging Houses. Casa de las Rejas is 80 m away and Mangana Tower is 310 m away. You can also visit the Museum of Sciences of Castilla-La Mancha, 380 m away, and the Spanish Museum of Abstract Art, 550 m away. The city centre is 700 m away.
Posada Tintes has single rooms, double rooms with one double bed, double rooms with two single beds and a triple room. The rooms measure between 8 and 14 m²; the triple room accommodates up to three people and overlooks an inner courtyard. The single room offers views of the city and the Huécar River.
Yes, Posada Tintes has a restaurant that serves home-style cooking and specialises in meat and fish. It also offers a tasting menu and a children’s menu. The restaurant is on site alongside the rooms, and you can choose between house dishes and a tasting menu.
Check-in at Posada Tintes is from 13:00 to 18:00, and check-out is by 12:00. The accommodation asks you to let them know your expected arrival time in advance. When checking in, you must present a photo ID and a credit card.
The upper floors of Posada Tintes are accessible only by stairs. You therefore need to climb stairs to reach rooms on those floors; the property information does not list lift access.
Stag and hen parties and similar events are not allowed at Posada Tintes, and guests are asked to keep noise to a minimum between 00:00 and 07:00. Bookings of more than three rooms may be subject to special conditions and supplements. A photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in.