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La Encomienda de Almagro
★★★★Encomienda, 3 1ºC, Almagro10,0 Fantastic · 18 reviews- WiFi
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Almagro is a small and very walkable city, so choosing the area where you stay depends more on the atmosphere you are looking for than on distances. The historic center, around Plaza Mayor and San Agustín street, is the most practical option if you want to have the bars, the Corral de Comedias and the restaurants at your doorstep. Here you will mainly find tourist apartments and guest houses, with one drawback: the noise from the terrace and the traffic on Ancha street can be noticeable in the summer months. If you prefer peace and quiet, the area between Ronda de Almagro and Parque del Pilar will give you rural hotels and vacation homes with a garden or patio, about a ten-minute walk from the center. It is the best option if you travel by car, because almost all of them have their own parking or easy parking.
Prices vary quite a bit depending on the season. Holy Week and the International Festival of Classical Theater (July) are the highest peaks, with rates that can double the average. On the other hand, from November to February, except for the December bridge, you will find the lowest price of 70 euros per night in small apartments. Spring and autumn are the perfect balance: good weather, fewer people and rates around 100-120 euros. If your date is flexible, book during the week; Fridays and Saturdays go up an average of 15-20 euros.
To get there, the most comfortable option is the car via the A-4, exit 188, or the CM-3123 if you come from Ciudad Real. The AVE train stops at the Ciudad Real station, 25 kilometers away, and from there there are buses every hour (about 30 minutes). Within the town you do not need public transport: everything important is within a radius of one kilometer. Before booking, check if the accommodation has an elevator if you are staying in an old building, because many apartments are on upper floors without an elevator. Also check if the price includes final cleaning or a pet supplement, and if parking is free or paid, because in the center almost everything is a blue zone. In the HotelsCasa listing you have 56 options, with an average category of 3.3 stars and an average price of 122 euros, so there is room to compare among the 30 apartments, the 11 hotels and the 7 vacation homes. Examples such as Apartamento Romabel or QB Almagro Centro give you an idea of the central offering, while Hotel Rural Tia Pilar or ALMAALQUILER Gran Maestre 3 represent the quieter option.
From November to February, except for the December bridge and the Christmas holidays, is when prices drop to 70 euros per night. Also, weekdays outside the high season are notably cheaper than weekends.
The area of Ronda de Almagro and Parque del Pilar is the most recommended, because most rural hotels and vacation homes have private or very close parking. In the historic center, parking is complicated and almost always paid.
You can take an AVE train to Ciudad Real and then a regular bus that takes about 30 minutes to Almagro. There are also direct buses from Madrid, but with fewer frequencies, so it is advisable to check schedules before traveling.
Tourist apartments are the most abundant option, with 30 available, followed by 11 hotels and 7 vacation homes. If you are looking for more personal treatment, there are 3 guest houses and 2 aparthotels, although only 1 accommodation with breakfast included.
Check if the final price includes cleaning, because some apartments add a supplement of 20-30 euros. Also look at whether there is an elevator in old buildings and if cancellation is free, since many small accommodations require payment in advance.