Hotels in Chinchón

Chinchón is one of those places you go to with the idea of eating well, strolling around the Plaza Mayor and sleeping comfortably, but it's worth choosing your accommodation carefully because the town is small and distances are covered on foot, although not everything is equally close to the centre. Most of the 24 accommodations you'll find on HotelsCasa are concentrated in the old town or very close to it, so you can normally get to the square in five minutes. If you're looking for peace and quiet, holiday homes and some apartments on the outskirts give you more space and parking, but in exchange you'll have to climb slopes or walk a bit further along cobbled streets. The hotels and guest houses in the centre are the practical option if you don't want to worry about anything: you leave the car in a car park and get around on foot.

The main difference between areas is noise and convenience. Staying in the Plaza Mayor or on the surrounding streets is spectacular for seeing it at night, but in summer there are terraces and atmosphere until late, and at weekends it can be hard to rest. The streets going up towards the castle or towards the church are quieter and the views are better, although car access is difficult and sometimes you have to leave the vehicle in a public car park. The lower area, near the Arganda road or the bus station, is uglier but practical: there's more room to park and prices tend to be lower. If you're travelling with children or elderly people, take that into account before choosing a house with lots of stairs.

As for price, you'll normally pay around 122 euros per night on average, and you can find options from 69 euros if you book midweek and outside high season. The months of May, June, September and October are the best times to go: the weather is pleasant, there are fewer crowds than in July and August, and prices drop considerably compared to spring weekends, when Chinchón fills up with visitors from Madrid. Getting there is easy: by car from Madrid on the A-3 to Arganda and then the M-311, or by bus from the Conde de Casal station, which takes about 50 minutes. Once there, you don't need a car for anything, but if you stay outside the old town, bear in mind that the local bus is scarce and the slopes are noticeable. Before booking, check whether the accommodation has heating or air conditioning, because old houses are cold in winter and hot in summer, and check whether it includes breakfast or a kitchen, because there are few supermarkets in the town and restaurants close some days during the week.