A simple hostal (a basic Spanish guesthouse) on Calle San Millán, less than 5 minutes’ walk from Plaza de Santa Teresa. The Hostal Doña Juana Ávila has rooms with air conditioning, wifi and a private bathroom. It is a good fit if you will see Ávila on foot and want a practical base next to the city walls.
Location and getting around
From the hostal you reach Plaza de Santa Teresa (El Grande) in less than 5 minutes. The Puerta del Alcázar and Ávila Cathedral are about 5 minutes on foot, and Plaza del Mercado Chico about 10. The bus station is about 10 minutes away and the railway station about 20.
Rooms and facilities
- Air conditioning and heating.
- Desk and flat-screen TV.
- Private bathroom.
- Free wifi.
There is a shared lounge and smoking is not allowed on the premises. According to the property, breakfast (continental or à la carte) is served at an associated café about 100 metres away.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to sleep near the Puerta del Alcázar and walk into the walled area.
- Travellers arriving by bus who prefer to walk to the accommodation.
- Couples who are happy with a simple room with a private bathroom.
- Those who need a desk to plan the trip or work for a while.
Good to know
You must tell them your arrival time in advance; check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00. Check-out is from 9:00 to 12:00. Breakfast is not taken at the hostal itself but at the associated café. You will find more options of this type in the guesthouses section.