Salamanca
This luxurious hotel is an oasis of calm and luxury, and the antithesis of the cookie-cut homogeneity of the five-star chains. Expect vases of orchids,…
Must-see hotels in Castilla y León
Segovia
This place gets rave reviews from travellers and it's not difficult to see why. Housed in a converted Segovia mansion and one of few hotels down the…
Valladolid
Polished floorboards, warm colours and creative lighting make these rooms some of the best in Valladolid. The service is similarly warm and welcoming and…
Castilla y León
Right on Plaza Mayor, this fine 16th-century inn has been beautifully reformed and retains a tangible historic feel with lovely exposed stone walls. Some…
Castilla y León
This modern parador occupies a fantastic perch high above the town – the rooms don't have a whole lot of character but they're supremely comfortable,…
León
Overlooking one of the loveliest squares in León, this excellent place inhabits a restored former monastery; the rooms are mostly spacious and stylishly…
Ávila
Occupying a 16th-century palace hard up against the wall in the north of the old town, Parador Raimundo de Borgoña has all the essential elements of the…
León
This ultra-modern hostel, just a few steps from the cathedral, is a terrific place to meet other travellers. The dorms are stylish and the whole place…
Castilla y León
At the top of village and right on Plaza Mayor, this is a terrific choice. Large rooms have parquetry floors and exposed wooden beams; some have views of…
Valladolid
Attractive rooms with all manner of interesting angles dominate this four-star place that inhabits a reconstructed 19th-century building overlooking one…
Castilla y León
Just off the main pedestrian street through the historic centre, this fine four-star hotel has contemporary carpeted rooms with tasteful furnishings and a…
León
In a splendid central position occupying an 18th-century building, this is good old-fashioned budget value in the heart of town. The candy-coloured rooms…
León
Tight in the centre of the bustling Barrio Húmedo (the double glazing helps a little), Le Petit León is decorated with a contemporary combo of stylish…
Burgos
Set in a former 16th-century palace and decorated with understated period charm, this fine, family-run hotel promises spacious rooms with antique…
Valladolid
This excellent four-star hotel has a touch of class and is close to the train station. Part of a chain but with a boutique-hotel intimacy, it offers large…
Castilla y León
In a superb position next to a lovely Romanesque church, the seemingly modern building has cleverly encompassed part of the former convent, as well as –…
León
Located within confessional distance of the cathedral, this boutique spa hotel occupies a historic 19th-century building that provides a suitable…
Castilla y León
This excellent three-star hotel in Villadeciervos has 10 pretty rooms, all with exposed stone walls and excellent heating. It's on the main road through…
Castilla y León
At the castle end of the village, this fine old place has rooms that won't be to everyone's taste – think floral prints, strong colours and slightly twee…
Ávila
Located above an excellent restaurant, the rooms here have a no-frills, traditional charm with terracotta tiles and Castilian dark wood furniture…
Burgos
This stylish little hotel is as central as you'll find. Its rooms are beautifully presented and the bathrooms have hydromassage showers. Some rooms look…
Salamanca
Near Plaza Mayor, this friendly, family-owned hostal has simple but well-tended rooms washed in pale peach, with dark wood furniture and some with wooden…
Salamanca
The Salamanca outpost of this cool and contemporary boutique chain has stylish rooms and a youthful vibe that adds more personality than most chains can…
Castilla y León
An excellent hostal in the centre of town, the Don Rodrigo has rooms that sparkle with a sense of style that wouldn't look out of place in a hotel where…
Burgos
This boutique hotel adds a touch of style to the Burgos hotel scene. The rooms aren't huge and most don't have views but they're softly lit, beautifully…
Ribera del Duero
This cool, classy hotel – a former convent – is an unexpected find in little Peñafiel, with quietly elegant rooms, as well as a full spa, with thermal…
Segovia
This bright and welcoming hostal has doubles with private bathrooms rather than dorms with bunk beds, despite the name. It's modern and has a fine…
Posada La Hacienda de Mi Señor
Ribera del Duero
This charming, quirky place near the top of the town (it's a couple of blocks down the hill from the square) is your best midrange bet, with enormous…
Ávila
With warm tones throughout, well-kept rooms and a location close to everything in Ávila, Hostal San Juan is pleasant, friendly and very good value. The…
Castilla y León
Opt for one of the supremely comfortable rooms that face pretty Plaza de España – at weekends, however, you may want to forsake the view for a quieter…
Segovia
This tidy little hostal is a cut above most other places in this price category. It has a bright, cheerful atmosphere and rooms with a fresh, white-linen…
Salamanca
Inhabiting a lovely sandstone Salamanca building just across the square from the cathedrals, this excellent place has rooms with wooden floors, clean…
Ribera del Duero
Just north of Peñafiel in Curiel de Duero, this should be the hotel of choice for castle romantics. Occupying the oldest castle in the region (dating from…
Castilla y León
This handsome 18th-century building has been reinvented several times, serving as a noble mansion, convent and pilgrims' hospital down through the…
Castilla y León
One of the best camping grounds in the region, with the option of well-equipped bungalows, Los Galayos has a stunning position with mountain views on the…
Castilla y León
Removed a little from the old town but with striking views back towards it from some rooms, Puebla de Sanabria's parador is a modern, classy choice with…
Segovia
The colonnaded building fits well with the hotel's interior of period furnishings in most of the spacious rooms. The style may be classic in orientation,…
Castilla y León
Housed in a 16th-century former palace, the refurbished rooms here are washed in pale yellow, with dark-wood furnishings, shiny parquet floors and smart…
Ávila
This gleaming hostal has small, carpeted rooms with pale paintwork and wrought-iron bedheads. Rooms on the 2nd floor have attic windows and air-con; some…
Castilla y León
The best budget deal here, the Carlos V has pleasant rooms, dazzling white bedding, extra fluffy towels, firm mattresses, rainforest shower heads and…
