Hotels in Palencia

Palencia is not usually at the top of the lists of tourist destinations in Castilla y León, but that has its good side: it is a quiet city, with a well-preserved historic center and more moderate prices than in other capitals of the region. If you are coming to get to know it or using it as a base to visit the province, the first thing you should be clear about is that the accommodation offer is limited but sufficient. On HotelsCasa you will currently find 29 options, with an average price of 119 euros per night and the lowest from 54 euros. The average category of the establishments is around 3.1 stars, so do not expect large luxury hotels, but rather functional and well-located accommodations.

For sleeping, the most practical area is the historic center, around the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and Calle Mayor. Most of the hotels and guesthouses are there, and you will be able to move on foot to almost anywhere: the Museo Arqueológico, the church of San Lázaro or the tapas bars in the area of Calle Don Sancho. If you prefer more quiet and do not mind walking a little, the area of Avenida de Castilla or the surroundings of Parque del Salón also have options, especially apartments, and they are usually somewhat cheaper. The main difference between some areas and others is the noise and the proximity to the monuments: in the center you will be in the middle of everything, but on weekends there is terrace atmosphere until late; on the outskirts you will gain in rest and parking, but you will lose in convenience.

As for the types of accommodation, apartments predominate, with 14 available, followed by 8 hotels, 3 guesthouses, 2 holiday homes and 1 aparthotel. If you are traveling as a couple or alone, a hostal such as Hostal Serpol or Hostal Infanta Doña Leonor can be very cost-effective for you. For longer stays or if you need a kitchen, apartments such as Alda Palencia Plaza or Alda Centro Palencia are a good option, and they usually have better prices per night than a hotel if you stay several days. Prices clearly drop during the week, from Sunday to Thursday, and rise on long weekends and local holidays such as San Antolín, at the end of August. If you can, avoid those dates or book in advance.

Getting there is simple: the Palencia train station is about a ten-minute walk from the center, and the bus station is right next to it. If you come by car, keep in mind that part of the center has restricted access, so ask the accommodation if they have parking or an agreement with a nearby one; parking on the street in the old town is complicated. To get around the city, everything is less than twenty minutes away on foot, and there are city buses that connect the neighborhoods with the center, although you will hardly need them. Before booking, look carefully at whether the price includes breakfast, whether there is a 24-hour reception (in guesthouses there sometimes is not) and whether the bathroom is private or shared, because in the cheapest hostales this can vary. It is also advisable to review the cancellation policies, especially if your plan depends on the weather or unforeseen events.