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Cáceres is a compact city, and almost everything a visitor wants sits within a 20-minute walk of the Plaza Mayor. The walled Ciudad Monumental is the historic heart, the Plaza Mayor district is where you eat and shop, and the modern zones to the north hold the station and cheaper hotels. Here are the Cáceres neighborhoods, what each is known for and who it suits. For a full overview of the city, read our Cáceres guide.
Cáceres Neighborhoods: The Historic Core
Ciudad Monumental (Old Town)
The Ciudad Monumental is the walled medieval quarter that earned Cáceres its UNESCO listing in 1986. It sits on a small ridge east of the Plaza Mayor, packed with 15th and 16th century fortified palaces, stone towers and narrow lanes that cars cannot enter. It suits first-time visitors and history lovers who want to stay inside the heritage area, though accommodation is limited and priced at the top end, roughly €120 to €180 a night at the Parador. It is quietest late at night and busiest from 11 am to 5 pm with day-trippers. For the month-by-month numbers, see our Cáceres weather by month guide.
Plaza Mayor and the Centre (Distrito Centro)
The Plaza Mayor and the streets around it, Calle Pintores, Calle San Pedro and the Paseo de Cánovas, form the commercial and social centre. This is where the tapas bars, shops and banks are, and it links the old town to the modern city. It suits most travellers, especially first-timers who want restaurants and sights within a two-minute walk. Hotels here span budget to mid-range, roughly €45 to €100 a night. For help deciding when to travel, see our best time to visit Cáceres guide.
Cáceres Neighborhoods: Modern Cáceres
Avenida de España and Zona Nueva
West and north of the centre, the Avenida de España and the surrounding grid hold the train and bus stations, larger hotels, supermarkets and the university. It suits travellers arriving late by train, families who want easy parking, and anyone on a shorter budget, with four-star chain hotels from about €60 a night. The old town is a 15 to 20 minute walk or a short bus ride away. For what to see and do, see our things to do in Cáceres guide.
Mejostilla and the Northern District
Mejostilla is a residential district to the north, mostly 20th and 21st century apartment blocks with local bars, schools and a couple of budget hotels. It suits visitors with a car who want quiet nights and low prices, from about €40 a night, and who do not mind a 10-minute drive into the centre. There is little for tourists here beyond sleeping. For the festival calendar, see our Cáceres events and festivals guide.
Cáceres Neighborhoods: The Outskirts
Cáceres el Viejo and Ribera del Marco
Cáceres el Viejo, the original settlement, and the Ribera del Marco stream path sit on the eastern edge of the city below the old town. The 4 km riverside path is a popular local walk, and this area suits travellers who want a green, quiet base with a few guesthouses and easy access to the Santuario de la Virgen de la Montaña viewpoint. Expect to pay €40 to €70 a night. For transport, costs and safety, see our Cáceres travel tips guide.
Aldea Moret
Aldea Moret, south of the centre, is a former mining neighbourhood now partly regenerated, with a small community museum on its industrial past. It is off the tourist trail and has almost no visitor accommodation, so it is worth a quick visit only for the mining heritage. For help choosing a base, see our where to stay in Cáceres guide.
