Spain Guide
Castilla-La Mancha
Accommodation
1 Casa Ramon c/La Paz s/n 
659 066 204 
www.casa-ramon.com Two modern apartments that can accommodate up to five people up at the top of the old town by the castle. Rates are cheaper outside the peak holiday periods. Price: €90
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Hostal Posada de San José c/Julián Romero 4 969 211 300 www.posadasanjose.com A lovely old building with a tranquil garden in the old town near the cathedral. It has only 22 stylishly decorated rooms, so be sure to book ahead. There's a good-quality restaurant, too, and an extra €12 will get you a room with a view over the gorge. Price: €71-100
3 Hotel Alfonso VIII c/Parque de San Julián 3 969 212 512 www.hotel-alfonsoviii.com A nicely located hotel in the new town, facing the park. They also offer two-room apartments for between €80 and €150 depending on the time of year. Price: €36–150
4 Hotel Cueva del Fraile Ctra. Cuenca-Buenache km 7 969 211 571 www.hotelcuevadelfraile.com A sixteenth-century former monastery 5km out from Cuenca. The rooms are pleasantly furnished in antique style and the extensive grounds include a pool. It also has its own restaurant serving local specialities. Price: €71–150
5 Hotel Leonor de Aquitania c/San Pedro 58–60 969 231 000 www.hotelleonordeaquitania.com Cuenca's prime hotel, beautifully situated in an eighteenth-century nobleman's house in the old town. Tastefully decorated rooms with superb views and prices to match. A great spot for a meal, too. Price: €71–150
6 Parador de Cuenca Convento de San Pablo 969 232 320 www.paradores.com Expensive, but not that special, although it does have a pool and great views across the gorge to the Casas Colgadas. Price: €151-200
7 Pensión Central c/Dr Chirino 7, 2° 969 211 511 A basic but very good-value pensión offering fifteen large rooms with separate bath. Price: Up to €35
8 Pensión Real c/Larga 41 969 229 977 The last building in the old town, with commanding views of Cuenca. Six rooms, with shared bathroom/shower. Price: Up to €35
9 Posada Huécar c/Paseo del Huécar 3 969 214 201 www.posadahuecar.com A characterful inn on the banks of the Río Huécar with pleasantly furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Provides free cots for babies. Price: €36-50
10 Rincón del Júcar (Hostal Calderón) Avda Virgen de la Luz 3 969 238 365 www.hostalcalderon.net A neat well-appointed hostal with 10 en-suite rooms and its own cafetería located close to a park down by the rivers in the new town. Price: €51-70
11 Carvanning Cuenca 6km north of the city on the CM 2105 (no bus) 969 231 656 A riverside location for this extremely well-appointed campsite with a great pool, surrounded by shady pines. Opening time: Closed mid-Oct to mid-March