Historic Hotels & Resorts in Ciudad Real from NZ$76

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your trip to Ciudad Real. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the bars?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Santa Cecilia is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Puerta de Toledo is a short 20-minute walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Sercotel Guadiana and Hotel Silken Alfonso X.

In Ciudad Real, you’ll find 28 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Ciudad Real is notable for landmarks like Puerta de Toledo, Santa Maria del Prado Cathedral and Manuel Lopez Villasenor Museum. Cultural venues include Don Quijote Museum and Ciudad Real Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Plaza Mayor and Gasset Park.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Ciudad Real, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Ciudad Real, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.