Between Ávila Cathedral and the Basilica of San Vicente, the Hotel Arco San Vicente Ávila offers classic-style rooms, a café with a fireplace and a tapas bar. It is on Calle López Núñez, inside the old town. It is a good fit if you want a walking break in the centre with somewhere to have a drink without leaving the hotel.
Location and getting around
Ávila Cathedral is less than 5 minutes on foot, and the Basilica of San Vicente and Plaza del Mercado Chico about 5. The Puerta del Alcázar is also about 5 minutes away.
If you arrive by bus, the station is about 10 minutes’ walk; from the railway station it is about 25 minutes.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have classic decor, a TV, free wifi and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. According to the hotel, most have views of the city walls.
On the ground floor there is a café with a fireplace and sofas, and a tavern-style bar with tapas and local wines. Breakfast can be continental or made with local products.
Who it suits
- Couples who want the cathedral and San Vicente a few minutes away.
- Guests who like to end the day with tapas without having to go out and find them.
- Those spending a weekend in Ávila without a car.
Compare with other places to stay in Ávila before deciding.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00 and check-out from 8:00 to 12:00. The hotel’s own parking is not listed, so if you travel by car you will have to leave it on the street or in a public car park. Air conditioning is not listed either.