If you plan to travel by bus or tram, the Hostal Tenerife Experience Santa Cruz de Tenerife is about a 5-minute walk from the Intercambiador. It is a simple hostal (a basic Spanish guesthouse) on Calle Garcilaso de la Vega, with a shared bathroom, a lounge and a terrace. It suits travellers who spend their days touring the island.
Location and getting around
The address is Calle Garcilaso de la Vega, 30. The Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África is about 200 metres away, around 5 minutes on foot, and the Intercambiador bus station, with the tram stop, about 400 metres. The Auditorio de Tenerife is about 15 minutes’ walk.
Plaza de España is further, about 20 minutes on foot. Tenerife North airport, 8.4 km away, is reached by bus or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a wardrobe and bed linen, and some have a balcony. Bathrooms are shared, with a shower and hairdryer. There is a communal lounge, an outdoor terrace and a concierge service. Wifi is free and smoking is not allowed.
Who it suits
- Travellers planning bus excursions who want the Intercambiador close.
- Guests who like to buy fruit and food at the market first thing.
- Concert-goers at the Auditorio who prefer to walk back.
Good to know
The check-in window is very short: from 14:00 to 16:00, and you must tell them your arrival time in advance. Check-out is from 9:00 to 11:00. The bathroom is not private and there is no breakfast. If you want a different type of accommodation nearby, see the hotels and guesthouses of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.