The Hostal Restaurante Puerta del Alcázar Ávila is on Calle San Segundo, facing the walls and a step from the gate that gives it its name. According to the property, it occupies a 17th-century building and has a restaurant serving Castilian cuisine. It is a good fit if you want to sleep next to the monuments and dine without leaving the building.
Location and getting around
The address is San Segundo, 38. From the door you have the Puerta del Alcázar, Ávila Cathedral and Plaza de Santa Teresa (El Grande) less than 5 minutes’ walk away. The Basilica of San Vicente and Plaza del Mercado Chico are about 5 minutes away.
If you arrive by bus, the station is about 10 minutes on foot. From the railway station it is about 25 minutes’ walk: with luggage, a taxi is the most comfortable option.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have free wifi. The hostal’s main draw is its traditional-style restaurant, with typical Castilian dishes and, according to the property, some more contemporary dishes with local produce.
Breakfast can be continental or traditional. The hostal advertises views of the cathedral from the building. The hostal’s own parking is not listed; the property mentions parking areas in the surrounding streets.
Who it suits
- Guests who will tour Ávila on foot and want to head straight for the walls each morning.
- Couples who fancy dining on Castilian food where they sleep.
- Travellers arriving by bus who do not plan to use a car during the visit.
- Those on a break of one or two nights centred on the cathedral and the historic centre.
If you want to compare with other places of this type, there are more guesthouses in the guide.
Good to know
Reception does check-in from 16:00 to 22:00, so it is best not to arrive at night without letting them know. Check-out is from 8:00 to 12:00. If you travel by car, plan to look for parking outside the hostal.