Holiday rentals in Cuenca (Spain): apartments, houses and villas

If you are looking at a vacation rental in Cuenca, the first thing you should know is that the city has two well-differentiated areas when it comes to accommodation. On one hand, there is the old town, declared a World Heritage Site, where the steep streets, the hanging houses, and the cathedral are concentrated. Here you will find charming apartments, such as cuencaloft next to the cathedral or Alojamiento Turístico la Moneda de Huecar, but you should keep in mind that access by car is complicated and there are considerable slopes. If you don't mind walking and want everything at hand, it is the best option. On the other hand, there is the new town and modern area, around avenida de los Alfares and parque de San Fernando, where accommodations are usually more spacious, with elevators, and easier for parking. The main difference between the two is tranquility and atmosphere: the old town is more touristy and bustling during the day, but at night it is quite empty; the new area has more local life and services like supermarkets or pharmacies open late.

As for prices, the offer is wide: there are 208 accommodations available, with an average price of 120 euros per night and the lowest from 51 euros. If you travel on a tight budget, the months from November to February, except Christmas, are the cheapest. It is also worth looking at weekdays, because weekends go up quite a bit due to getaways from Madrid. To get there, the most comfortable is the AVE train from Madrid-Chamartín, which takes about 50 minutes, or the bus from the Méndez Álvaro station. Once there, to move between the old town and the new area you can use the city bus (line 1 and 2) or simply walk, because the center is not big. If you go by car, I recommend parking in the parking lot of parque de San Fernando or on calle Colón, and walking up.

Before booking, check carefully if the accommodation has heating or air conditioning, because in Cuenca winters are cold and summers are hot. Also check if the price includes cleaning or taxes, and if access to the old town is pedestrian or with authorized vehicle. The average category of accommodations is 3.7 stars, so don't expect great luxuries in most cases, but yes a good value for money. If you prefer more space, vacation homes (22 available) are usually on the outskirts or in nearby villages, while apartments (184) dominate the center. Hotels (26) and guest houses (22) are more traditional options, and villas (2) are for large groups. Examples like Apartamentos Casa Botes II or Wonder give you an idea of the variety: from modern studios to duplexes with views of the Júcar.