Must-see hotels in Castilla-La Mancha

  • Hotel Albamanjón

    Castilla-La Mancha

    A great place to stay right on the shores of Laguna de San Pedro, 10km southeast of Ruidera. Running up the hill behind the main building, these…

  • Casa de la Torre

    Castilla-La Mancha

    In a 16th-century manor house in the centre, the Casa de la Torre makes a memorable base for delving into the world of Quijote. The handsomely designed…

  • Hacienda del Cardenal

    Toledo

    This wonderful 18th-century former cardinal's mansion has pale ochre-coloured walls, Moorish-inspired arches and stately columns. Some rooms are grand and…

  • Casa de Cisneros

    Toledo

    Across from the cathedral, this seductive hotel is built on the site of an 11th-century Islamic palace, which can be best appreciated by visiting their…

  • Parador de Alarcón

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Parador de Alarcón is one of the grand castle paradores (luxurious state-owned hotels) found throughout the country, so you might as well go the whole hog…

  • Casa Rural Tía Pilar

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This beautiful 18th-century house is a delight with four patios, a lovely common room and a small but elegant swimming pool. Rooms are decorated with…

  • El Doncel

    Castilla-La Mancha

    With earthy colours, exposed stone, spot lighting, fridges (for the cava), and marshmallow-soft duvets and pillows, this place is aimed squarely at…

  • Antiguo Palacio de Atienza

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Want to stay in a palace skilfully updated with well-chosen artworks, comfortable beds and exposed beams, fine enough to satisfy the expectations of…

  • La Casa del Rector

    Castilla-La Mancha

    A three-way marriage between modern rooms, ‘design’ rooms and traditional historical rooms, the Rector is, in a word, magnificent. It’s difficult to…

  • Venta del Celemín

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This delightful country house makes a memorable setting to recharge and reconnect with Mother Nature. Whitewashed walls with traditional indigo trim,…

  • Posada de San José

    Cuenca

    This 17th-century former choir school retains an extraordinary monastic charm with its labyrinth of rooms, eclectic artwork, uneven floors and original…

  • Parador Conde de Orgaz

    Toledo

    High above the southern bank of Río Tajo, Toledo's low-rise parador (luxurious state-owned hotel) has a classy interior and sublime views (ask for a room…

  • Casa los Tres Cielos

    Castilla-La Mancha

    On a winding lane in the village, this nine-room guesthouse makes a great base for taking in the windmill-studded scenery of the rolling countryside…

  • Camping Los Batanes

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This leafy campsite overlooks Laguna Redondilla, one of the larger lakes here, and has excellent facilities with a small supermarket, restaurant, cafe and…

  • Parador de Sigüenza

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Sigüenza's luxurious parador is set in the castle, which dates back to the 12th century and overlooks the town. The magnificent courtyard is a wonderful…

  • Posada Huécar

    Cuenca

    Located squarely between the old and new towns, this good-value hostal has spacious rooms with river views, rustic furnishings, ceramic tile floors and…

  • La Vida de Antes

    Castilla-La Mancha

    The best digs in Consuegra are encased in a noble old house with tiled floors, antique furnishings and a pretty patio that evokes a bygone era. The duplex…

  • Albergue San Servando

    Toledo

    Occupying digs normally reserved for paradores (luxurious state-owned hotels) is this unusual youth hostel tucked inside a 14th-century castle – built by…

  • Palacio de la Serna

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Just a 20-minute drive south of bustling Ciudad Real in the sleepy village of Ballesteros de Calatrava, this superb hotel feels a world away. Set around a…

  • Las Salegas del Maguillo

    Castilla-La Mancha

    High up in the hills above the road 11km southwest of Riópar, beyond the Nacimiento del Río Mundo carpark, this place consists of a collection of handsome…

  • Mirador Sierra de Alcaraz

    Castilla-La Mancha

    In the centre of Alcaraz, this handsome, mainly 16th-century building houses the Mirador Sierra de Alcaraz, with its central Moorish courtyard dating,…

  • Palacio Buenavista Hospedería

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Palacio Buenavista Hospedería is a classy boutique hotel set in a 16th-century palace next to the town's iconic Iglesia Colegial de San Bartolomé. Stylish…

  • Hotel Santa Isabel

    Toledo

    Providing a safe, economical base to stay in Toledo, the Santa Isabel is clean, central and friendly. It’s encased in an old noble house with simple rooms…

  • Oasis Backpackers Hostel

    Toledo

    One of five Oasis hostels in Spain, this hostel sparkles with what have become the chain’s glowing hallmarks: laid-back but refreshingly well-organised…

  • Hostal Tabanqueta

    Cuenca

    Up the hill from Plaza Mayor, this friendly spot has top-of-the-town views. The accommodation is excellent, with heating, stylish tiled bathrooms,…

  • Casa Rural del Bachiller

    Castilla-La Mancha

    An unexpected hideout. Enjoy a veritable Quijote experience staying in this aesthetically reformed historic house with its heady views of the windmills…

  • La Posada de Manolo

    Toledo

    This memorable hotel has themed each floor with furnishings and decor reflecting one of the three cultures of Toledo: Christian, Islamic and Jewish. Rooms…

  • Hotel Abad

    Toledo

    Compact, pretty and pleasing, this hotel sits on the lower slopes of the old town and offers good value. Rooms very successfully blend modern comfort with…

  • La Botica

    Castilla-La Mancha

    La Botica is a former chemist with six romantic rooms – nay, 'suites' – that come equipped with Jacuzzis; some also have balconies and fireplaces. There's…

  • La Casa de San Gil

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This traditional 18th-century stone cottage is located in the shadow of the Iglesia de San Gil and has been aesthetically restored by its madrileño owners…

  • Parador de Cuenca

    Cuenca

    This majestic former convent commands possibly the best views in town of the casas colgadas (hanging houses) that are suspended on the opposite side of…

  • Retiro del Maestre

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Enjoy cosseted treatment and style without the hurly-burly of a big hotel. Rooms here are spacious and washed in warm yellow and blue; go for one on the…

  • Hostal El Mirador

    Castilla-La Mancha

    El Mirador, with spotless rooms that are a steal at this price, is a budget option in a modern whitewashed building offering great panoramic views over…

  • Convento del Giraldo

    Cuenca

    Just above the cathedral, this conversion of a 17th-century convent wins points for location and style, though there aren't too many original features…

  • Casa de los Mozárabes

    Toledo

    Occupying a historical Toledo house on a quiet central lane, these excellent apartments have modern furnishings that combine well with the exposed stone…

  • CH Victoria Alojamientos

    Cuenca

    In a central location in the new town, the individually designed rooms at this well-maintained place offer stylish decoration, modern bathrooms, balconies…

  • Hostal Rambla

    Castilla-La Mancha

    One of several well-priced hotels in Alcalá, Hostal Rambla is by the Roman bridge. Rooms are compact and fairly simple, though unique artwork on the walls…

  • Green River Hostel

    Cuenca

    Near the banks of the Río Júcar, this handsomely converted 19th-century building has thoughtfully designed dorms and rooms with a neat, contemporary…

  • Hostal Santo Tomé

    Toledo

    Located above a souvenir shop in the atmospheric Jewish quarter, this good-value hostal has larger-than-most rooms with light-wood floors and furniture,…

  • Parador de Almagro

    Castilla-La Mancha

    A sumptuous ivy-clad former convent in a quiet corner of Almagro, this parador has a luxurious, old-world charm, despite the mildly incongruous, brightly…

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