The Hotel Ávila Centro is a 2-star hotel in Plaza José Tomé, next to the Puerta del Alcázar and 5 minutes from the Cathedral. It has a terrace and free wifi. It is a good base if you will tour the city on foot and want a simple hotel with a private bathroom.
Location and getting around
The Puerta del Alcázar is a little over 100 metres away. In about 5 minutes on foot you reach Ávila Cathedral, Plaza de Santa Teresa, Plaza del Mercado Chico and the Convent of Santa Teresa. The Basilica of San Vicente is about 10 minutes away.
For transfers, the bus station is about 15 minutes’ walk and the railway station about 25.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have:
- A flat-screen TV and a safe.
- A private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries.
- Bed linen and towels.
Some have city views. There is free wifi throughout the property, a terrace for guests, and smoking is not allowed in the building.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to leave the hotel and be at the walls in a couple of minutes.
- Visitors on a day or two who will spend the day out.
- Solo travellers or couples who just need a practical room with a private bathroom.
- Cyclists who want to ride in the surroundings.
Good to know
It is not stated whether breakfast is served: ask when booking. The hotel’s own parking is not listed either, something to bear in mind if you take a car to the historic centre. You can arrive from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is from 7:00 to 12:00.
If you want to see other similar options, see the 2-star hotels.