A former 15th-century inn on Calle Cruz Vieja, a step from the Cathedral. The Hotel Las Cancelas Ávila is a 3-star hotel with 14 rooms and a Castilian restaurant with a wood-fired oven. It works well for a weekend away as a couple or a short cultural visit.
Location and getting around
You are in the eastern part of the old town. Plaza de Santa Teresa and the Puerta del Alcázar are about 5 minutes’ walk away, and so is the Cathedral. The Basilica of San Vicente and the Convent of Santa Teresa are about 10 minutes away.
It is about 15 minutes on foot to the bus station and about 25 to the railway station.
Rooms and facilities
According to the property, the 14 rooms are spacious and bright, and keep the character of the building.
The restaurant is in an inner courtyard and serves traditional Castilian cuisine: seasonal dishes with local produce and meats roasted in a wood-fired oven. In the morning there is a continental or traditional breakfast. Wifi is free.
Who it suits
- Guests who prefer a small hotel with few rooms.
- Those who want to try Castilian roasts without leaving the accommodation.
- Visitors who will focus on the Cathedral, the walls and the Romanesque churches of San Pedro and San Vicente.
- Those arriving before midday: check-in starts at 12:00.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 12:00 to 23:00. Check-out is until 12:00.
- According to the property, wifi covers the common areas; if you need it in the room, ask.
- Air conditioning and parking are not listed.
To see other places to stay near the Cathedral, see the hotels in Ávila.