Near the railway station, on Calle Cristo de las Murallas, is the Hotel H2 Ávila, a 3-star hotel with simple rooms and a bar open 24 hours, according to the property. It is a practical option if you arrive by train or just want to spend one night in the city.
Location and getting around
The railway station is about 5 minutes on foot and the bus station about 15. It is about 25 minutes’ walk to the Basilica of San Vicente, and about 30 to Ávila Cathedral. If you do not want to walk so far, a taxi is the alternative for reaching the monumental area.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a free safe and a bathroom with a hairdryer. On arrival you find a complimentary bottle of water. There is free wifi throughout the hotel.
Breakfast can be continental or buffet. The bar, according to the property, opens 24 hours, useful if you arrive or leave at odd hours. Some rooms have views of the walls, also according to the property. If you want to compare, there are more 3-star hotels in the guide.
Who it suits
- Travellers moving by train who want the station next door.
- Guests making a one-night stop on the way to another destination.
- Business travellers who are content with wifi and breakfast at the hotel.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 to 00:00, and the room must be vacated before 12:00. The walled area is not around the corner: allow half an hour on foot to the Cathedral. A restaurant and the hotel’s own parking are not listed.