Hostal San Pedro

Cuenca


In this excellently priced family-run hostal, rooms have butter-coloured paintwork, traditional tiles, wrought-iron bedheads and rustic wood furniture and shutters; the bathrooms are large and modern. Great location in the old town.


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1. Catedral de Cuenca

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