Get to know the Spanish city Toledo, the city of the three cultures. One of the most exciting and astonishing cities in Spain, where Christianism, Muslims, and Jews have lived together for centuries and have left a deep mark on the city’s history. Located just 80 km from the country’s capital, on a hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo is a multicultural spot in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Behind its historical walls, you can find the stunning architecture of Toledo, which has inspired many artists like El Greco to paint the magnificent scenery of the city with its bridges, castles, and alleys. Discover the historic center of Toledo, almost like an open-air museum of the region’s history, considered in 1986 a UNESCO World Heritage Site with plenty of monumental buildings and religious architecture worth discovering. A visit to Toledo is a window to the region’s glorious past. A place to find unique sights everywhere you look at it.
Our recommendations on which areas to stay in
- Discover the center of Toledo and enjoy a luxury stay at a short distance from the main spots to visit in the city. We recommend you stay close to Calle de Sixto Ramón Parro, where you can discover the monumental architecture of Toledo and the best gastronomy in town at a short distance from your stay.
- Enjoy the culture of Toledo, and stay close to museums, theaters, and eateries while staying close to a historical plaza. Look for accommodation near Plaza de Zocodover, one of the most cultural areas of Toledo, where you can enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
- Have a great time with your family discovering Toledo, close to the best attractions and at a short distance from all the amenities you need for a comfortable visit. We recommend looking for a stay close to Plaza de San Agustín.
- Are you looking for a budget-friendly stay in Toledo? The whole city offers accommodations at a fair price, but to enjoy the most of your stay in Toledo, we recommend staying in the Old Town, close to Calle Trinidad. Here you can find affordable accommodations and enjoy unique sights in the city.
These are our recommendations on accommodations in Toledo, Spain, in 4 categories:
- Luxury accommodation in the center of Toledo:
- CUltural stays in the heart of the city:
- Family-friendly spots to stay in the Old Town:
- Enjoying Toledo on a budget:
A city with one of the most significant heritage of Europe. – What to know before visiting
Toledo is a city and provincial capital in the autonomous community of Castilla- La Mancha in the center of Spain. Its location has made Toledo the perfect place to experience firsthand the history of Spain, as the city has seen the past of many cultures and civilizations and was considered 1986 a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Toledo was part of the Roman Empire, later the capital of the Visigoth Kingdom, and then part of the conquests of the Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula until the reconquest process, which brought great prosperity to the city, transforming it into the Imperial City and site of the Spanish Court of the era. This history made Toledo a highly cultural place with influences of the major religions that lived in the area, leaving a rich heritage all around the city that you can still enjoy and discover.
The Romans left a mark on the city’s history, constructing several facilities and buildings you can discover today, such as the remnants of the underground storage facilities of Cuevas de Hércules or the roman road of Vía Monumental Romana. Also, find the city’s defensive walls that used to enclose the Old Town since the Islamic era. You can see some remnants of this wall in the Torreón de Los Abades and the entrance gates to the city in different parts around the city, such as the Puerta Del Cambrón, Puerta de Bisagra, and Puerta de Alcántara from where you can visit the Alcantara Bridge, with Roman and Medieval elements and great views of the city.
Visit the Jewish quarter of Toledo, where you can discover the Jewish influence in the development of this city. Walk by the gates of the Arquillo del Judío to enter the quarter and discover the Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca, a Moorish-style synagogue from the XII century, and the Sinagoga del Tránsito, a stunning synagogue from the XIV century in a Múdejar decoration.
The Plaza de Zocodover is a worth-visiting plaza and the neuralgic center of Toledo. From here, you can visit the Alcázar de Toledo and enjoy one of the city’s most important buildings and the most emblematic constructions in the town’s skyline. This military fortress from the Roman era was later restored in the XVI century and is now home to the Army Museum. Also close to this area, you can come upon Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo, the main Catholic church of the city, from the XV century and made in a Gothic decorated with elements of the Mudejar style.
Luxury in the heart of Toledo.
The center of Toledo is a historical site and an excellent place to discover, close to a great spot discovered at a short distance from your accommodation. Therefore, we recommend you stay close to Calle de Sixto Ramón Parro, a great place near the most important landmarks of Toledo and just behind the Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo in Plaza del ayuntamiento. Here you can discover the most impressive Gothic church in this city, full of details on its walls, stunning altarpiece, and remarkable sculptures inside. Also, in this area, you can see the beautiful architecture of Toledo City Hall, a Baroque building from the XVIII century, 290 m from your stay.
You will be 350 m from the Plaza de Zocodover, where you can enjoy the city life of Toledo, surrounded by historical buildings, restaurants, cafes, and stores. You can easily access the Alcázar de Toledo and the Army Museum in Cuesta de Los Capuchinos, where you can discover the defensive history of Toledo 350 m from your accommodation. Also, you can visit the Museum of Santa Cruz in Calle Miguel de Cervantes. This art museum is located in a former medieval hospital and exhibits works by the Toledo artist El Greco and Roman archaeology, 450 m from your accommodation.
Enjoy the cultural expressions of Toledo by visiting the performing arts theater of Teatro de Rojas in Plaza Mayor, where you can delight in a year-round program of classical and contemporary theater, dance, and film, just 100 m from your stay. Taste the wide gastronomic offer of this area by visiting Restaurante Los Cuatro Tiempos in Calle de Sixto Ramón Parro, where you can enjoy traditional Spanish dishes with a modern twist in an XVI-century house just a few meters from your accommodation. And try delicious tapas and cocktails in La Mona Bar in Calle Tornerías, 100 m from your lodging.
Discover the center of Toledo and enjoy a luxury stay at a short distance from the main spots to visit in the city by staying close to Calle de Sixto Ramón Parro.
Staying in the cultural center of the city.
Toledo offers various cultural spots and activities to enjoy during your visit. We recommend you look for accommodation near Plaza de Zocodover, one of the most cultural areas of Toledo, where you can enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
Here you will be close to many museums and historical sights, such as the Alcázar de Toledo and the Army Museum in Cuesta de Los Capuchinos, where you can discover the city’s most iconic buildings, 170 m from your stay. Also, you will be near the best art museums in the city, such as the Museum of Santa Cruz in Calle Miguel de Cervantes, to discover artworks by El Greco. Close to here is also the Museo Cromática in Plaza Concepción, where you can see the fusion of stunning musical instruments painted and worked by different artists in a historical convent with origins in the X century, 180 m from your accommodation.
Enjoy great theater and musical shows at one of the most prominent spots in Toledo at the Teatro de Rojas in Plaza Mayor, 270 m from your accommodation, or experience a small local venue at the Sala Pícaro in Calle Cadenas, 150 m from your stay. Discover the modern side of Toledo mixed between the old buildings of the Old Town by visiting the Palacio de Congresos de Toledo “El Greco”, a stunning modern convention center from 2012, or visit the Exhibition Hall ‘Santa Fe’, where you can enjoy great artworks from between XIX and XX centuries, from the vanguard to minimalism from all around Europe and the American continent, both in Paseo Miradero, 450 m from your accommodation.
Discover the delicious gastronomy of Toledo by visiting the Taberna Cuchara de Palo in Calle de Santa Fe, where you can enjoy hearty meat dishes in a laid-back environment, 90 m from your lodging, or enjoy delicious Latinamerican inspired tapas and drinks in the restaurant Barrio in Calle Barrio Rey, 96 m from your accommodation.
Enjoy the culture of Toledo, and stay close to museums, theaters, and eateries while staying close to a historical plaza by staying close to Plaza de Zocodover.
Family accommodations close to the exciting places of the city.
The Old Town of Toledo is an excellent place to visit with your family. This area has all the attractions and amenities you need to enjoy this historical city within a short distance from your accommodation. Therefore we recommend looking for a stay close to Plaza de San Agustín. In this area, you will be close to the main sights of the city and also close to the parks and amenities you need during your stay in Toledo.
- Enjoy the proximity to the city’s most vibrant areas by visiting Plaza de Zocodover at 120 m from your accommodation, where you can discover the city life of Toledo and enjoy the ride around the city in the touristic train-bus of Toledo TrainVision.
- Visit Alcázar de Toledo and the Army Museum in Cuesta de Los Capuchinos with your family to discover this magnificent attraction just a 3-minute walk from your accommodation.
- From this area, you can move quickly to Huerta de San Pablo park and Safont Park, close to Puente de Azarquiel. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of the city and the Tagus River, passing by impressive gates and historical sites on the way, at an 850 m walk from your stay.
- Discover the walls and gates of Toledo with your family by visiting Puerta de Alcántara and the Alcantara Bridge, where you can feel like you are traveling back in time and discover the impressive medieval constructions 650 m from your lodging.
- Find grocery stores near your stay with everything you may need. Visit the supermarkets of Carrefour Express in Calle Sillería at 60 m from your stay or Suma Supermarket in Plaza Magdalena at 230 m from your lodging.
- The area conveniently has pharmacies and health centers, such as Castro Sierra Pharmacy in Plaza de Zocodover, 85 m from your accommodation, and the Sillería Health Center in Calle Sillería, 90 from your lodging.
- Also, in this area, you can enjoy great restaurants at a walkable distance from your accommodation, such as Restaurante Manjarres in Calle Sillería, where you can enjoy traditional Spanish dishes and daily menus 30 m from your stay. Or, enjoy delicious pizza, a burger, tapas, and burritos in the Restaurante Pizzería COMES in Calle Sierpe.
Have a great time with your family discovering Toledo, close to the best attractions and at a short distance from all the amenities you need by staying close to Plaza de San Agustín.
Toledo on a tight budget.
Toledo is a great place to enjoy a budget-friendly trip. The city offers excellent options for accommodations at fair prices all around the city, but to make the most of your stay, we recommend staying in the Old Town, close to Calle Trinidad. In this area, you will be close to the University of Castilla- La Mancha in Campus de Toledo, where you can find affordable food options and great stays at reasonable prices.
You will be close to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where you can discover the Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo at a short 4-minute walk from your stay, or visit the archaeological site of the Termas Romanas in Plaza Amador de Los Ríos, to discover the early life in the city of Toledo, 250 m from your stay. Also, you can visit excellent museums at a fair price, such as Museo del Greco in Paseo del Tránsito, where you can enjoy the work of the painter El Greco and other XVI and XVII century Spanish artworks, 450 m from your stay.
Here you can discover great and affordable food options such as the sandwich restaurant Vía Máxima a few meters away from your stay in Calle Trinidad, or the traditional Spanish eatery of La Enredadera in Plaza Padre Juan de Mariana, 180 m from your stay.
