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Hostal El Pozo
★★★Arrabal 7, Chulilla9,2 Fantastic · 353 reviews- Wifi
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28 properties with instant confirmation · from 78,78 € per night
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Excursions with locals
Chulilla is a small town, but with a wider range of accommodation than you might imagine: 29 options in total, with an average price of 122 euros per night and the lowest at 87. Most are apartments (14) and holiday homes (11), so the dominant profile is full rental, not the classic hotel. Guesthouses and villas are in the minority, but they exist. The average category is around 3.4 stars, which gives you a clue: don't expect great services, but rather functional stays with rural charm.
As for areas, the practical thing is to distinguish between the town centre and the surroundings of the river or the mountains. Within the town, staying near the plaza or the main street lets you walk to bars, shops and the information point. It's the best option if you come to do hiking routes and don't want to take the car every day. Outside the town centre, you'll find more isolated houses and apartments, with a terrace or garden, ideal if you're looking for peace and quiet or coming as a group. The main difference is access: some rural houses are on dirt tracks, so check whether your vehicle is suitable or whether the owner indicates parking.
Prices drop from November to February, outside long weekends and Easter. In spring and autumn, which is when the weather is best for climbing or canyoning, demand rises and so do rates. If your date is flexible, a Tuesday or Wednesday is usually cheaper than a weekend. To get there, the usual way is by car: from Valencia it's about 50 minutes along the CV-35 to Llíria and then the CV-245. There is a bus with limited departures from Valencia, but it isn't very frequent, so if you don't drive, consider combining it with a taxi from Llíria or from the Sot de Chera train station, which is about 20 minutes away.
Before booking, look at three things: whether the accommodation has heating or air conditioning (in winter stone houses get very cold), whether the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking (in Chulilla there are few restaurants open during the week) and whether the cancellation policy is flexible, because the weather in the mountains can change plans. It's also worth reading recent comments about noise, the state of the access roads and whether the host responds quickly. Real examples you can find in the listing are Casa Rural La Tia Rosa, Hostal El Pozo, APARTAMENTOS GALLACH (LA ERMITA) or CASA DEL ARTE casa rural; each has its own style, but they all share the base of being in a very marked natural setting.
The average price per night is 122 euros, and the lowest you'll find is around 87. That minimum price usually appears in small apartments or in low season, during the week.
From November to February, outside long weekends and public holidays, is when prices drop the most. If you want good weather for hiking without paying too much, late September and May are a good balance.
If you don't have a car or prefer to walk everywhere, choose the town centre. If you're looking for silence, outdoor space or coming as a group, the houses and villas on the outskirts will give you more privacy, but you'll need a vehicle to get around.
By car from Valencia along the CV-35 and then the CV-245, in about 50 minutes. There is a bus from Valencia, but with few frequencies; once in the town, everything is within walking distance, and for mountain routes you'll need a car or to hire a transfer.
Check the cancellation policy, because many rural houses require a 30% deposit and don't refund if you cancel less than 7 days in advance. Also check whether the price includes final cleaning or whether there is a supplement for heating or firewood, which in winter can add up.