The 10 best holiday rentals in Aínsa

Aínsa, in the Aragonese Sobrarbe region, is a destination that combines the mountains with a well-preserved historic center. For a vacation rental, you have 39 accommodations to choose from, with an average price of 146 euros per night and the cheapest at 105. Most are apartments (35), followed by hotels (11), vacation homes (4), guest houses (2), and one bed and breakfast. The average category is around 3.6 stars, so don't expect excessive luxury, but rather practical and functional stays.

When choosing an area, you have two clear options. The old town, around the Plaza Mayor and the collegiate church, is ideal if you want to walk everywhere: bars, restaurants, and views of the Cinca River. Here, apartments are usually in renovated buildings, with less light but lots of charm. The new area, extending towards Avenida de Sobrarbe and the parallel streets, offers larger accommodations, with easy parking and supermarkets nearby. If you come by car, this last option will save you headaches, because the old town has narrow streets and limited parking. Vacation homes, like Casa Cosculluela, are usually on the outskirts or in nearby towns like Boltaña, five minutes away, and are worth it if you're looking for tranquility and space.

Regarding prices, high season (July and August) drives up rates, and it's hard to find something for less than 150 euros. If you want a better deal on your rental, look at May, June, or September: the climate is still pleasant for routes through the Cañón de Añisclo or the Sierra de Guara, and prices drop by up to 30%. Also, the December bridges and Easter week are more expensive than usual, but not as much as summer. To get there, the most practical option is by car: from Huesca city it's about 50 minutes via the A-138, and from Barbastro about 40. The bus arrives from Huesca and Zaragoza, but with limited frequencies, so if you don't have a vehicle, getting around the surrounding villages will be complicated. Within Aínsa, everything is walkable in ten minutes, and to go to the natural pools or the Mediano reservoir, you definitely need a car.

Before booking, check three things. First, whether the accommodation has heating or air conditioning: in winter it gets really cold, and in summer the heat can be intense in apartments without cross ventilation. Second, the cancellation conditions: many apartments require a 30% deposit and don't refund anything if you cancel with less than 15 days. Third, whether the price includes bed linen and towels, because in some apartments they charge a final cleaning supplement of 30 to 50 euros that doesn't always appear at first glance. Real examples you can find are Apartamentos Edificio Aguilas, Apartamento Somos Ainsa, or Apartamento Avenida, all with decent ratings and good locations.