In a historic building on Calle Fray Luis de León, in the lower town, Hostal Canovas Cuenca offers rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a desk, plus a lift and a terrace. It is a good fit if you will be getting around the newer part of the city and can arrive in Cuenca around midday, as its check-in window is very short.
Location and getting around
You are about a 5-minute walk from Calle Carretería and about 15 minutes from the bus station.
The old town, however, is up the hill. The Plaza Mayor is about 700 m away as the crow flies, but the slope is steep; the Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas), about 870 m away as the crow flies, also mean a climb. From Cuenca Fernando Zóbel high-speed rail station, just over 5 km away, come by taxi or car.
Rooms and facilities
- Rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a desk and parquet floors.
- Lift.
- Terrace.
- Daily housekeeping and a tour desk, according to the property.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Who it suits
- If you are travelling for work and need a desk in your room.
- If you have heavy luggage and a lift matters to you.
- If you can plan to arrive in the city around midday.
Good to know
Check-in is only from 12:00 to 14:00: if you will arrive in the afternoon, ask beforehand how to collect your key. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is from 10:30 to 11:30. It is not stated whether breakfast is available. You can compare it with other guesthouses.