Where to Stay in Cáceres: Old Town, Plaza Mayor and Station Areas

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Cáceres offers three clear bases: inside or beside the walled old town for atmosphere, around the Plaza Mayor for restaurants and convenience, and near the train and bus stations for value and parking. Every area below has three recommended hotels spanning luxury, mid-range and budget, each with a verified Booking.com link. For a full overview of the city, read our Cáceres guide. For the festival calendar, see our Cáceres events and festivals guide.

Where to Stay in Cáceres: Ciudad Monumental (Old Town)

Staying in or beside the old town means waking up inside a UNESCO World Heritage site. Rooms here sit in converted 14th to 18th century palaces, and you step straight out onto the medieval lanes. It is the quietest area at night and the priciest, but you save on walking. For the month-by-month numbers, see our Cáceres weather by month guide. For a district-by-district breakdown, see our Cáceres neighborhoods guide.

Suggested Hotels in the Ciudad Monumental

Parador de Cáceres

A 14th-century stone palace inside the old town with vaulted ceilings, antique furnishings and an on-site restaurant serving roast lamb shank and Iberian pork loin. Best for couples who want to stay inside the medieval walls. Check rates and availability For transport, costs and safety, see our Cáceres travel tips guide.

Casa Pizarro Hotel

A late 18th-century town house at Calle Pizarro 10-12, restored as a four-star boutique hotel right next to the Helga de Alvear museum, with individually decorated rooms. Best for art lovers and couples. Check rates and availability

Gran Hotel Don Manuel

A four-star at San Justo 15 with a full spa, sauna, hot tub and tennis court, about 250 m from the historic centre. Best for travellers who want spa facilities a short walk from the old town. Check rates and availability

Where to Stay in Cáceres: Plaza Mayor and the Centre

The Plaza Mayor district puts you two minutes from the old town gate and surrounded by tapas bars, shops and the tourist office. It is the most convenient base for a short trip and has the widest price range, from one-star townhouses to four-star chain hotels. For help deciding when to travel, see our best time to visit Cáceres guide.

Suggested Hotels near Plaza Mayor

Soho Boutique Casa Don Fernando

A three-star boutique hotel at Plaza Mayor 30 with balconied rooms overlooking the square, a library and a 24-hour front desk. Best for first-time visitors who want the main square on their doorstep. Check rates and availability

NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo

A four-star in a renovated palace at Plaza de San Juan 11, with 86 rooms and the Tapería Yuste restaurant on site. Best for travellers who want four-star comfort a three-minute walk from the Arco de la Estrella. Check rates and availability

Hotel Iberia Plaza Mayor

A 19th-century palace building at Calle Pintores 2, one of the best-value one-star hotels in the city, with free buffet breakfast included. Best for budget travellers who want the Plaza Mayor location without the price. Check rates and availability

Where to Stay in Cáceres: Modern Cáceres and the Station District

West of the centre, around the Avenida de España, the train and bus stations and the larger chain hotels sit in a quieter, more modern grid. This area suits drivers, families and anyone arriving late by rail, with the best parking and generally the lowest four-star rates in the city. For what to see and do, see our things to do in Cáceres guide.

Suggested Hotels near the Stations

Barceló Cáceres V Centenario

A fully refurbished four-star at Manuel Pacheco 4 with an outdoor pool, gardens and the Restaurante 1492, six minutes’ drive from the centre and close to the train and bus stations. Best for families and summer travellers who want a pool. Check rates and availability

Exe Agora Cáceres

A four-star at Calle Parras 25 with modern rooms, a rooftop terrace and the Restaurante Agora, under five minutes’ walk from the old town. Best for business travellers and couples who want a calm, modern base. Check rates and availability

Hotel Iberia Plaza América

A modern budget hotel about a 10-minute walk from the old town, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms at low rates. Best for solo travellers and couples on a tight budget who still want to walk to the sights. Check rates and availability