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The Best Boutique Hotels in Toledo, Spain

El Cigarral de las Mercedes
El Cigarral de las Mercedes | Courtesy of El Cigarral de las Mercedes

Visitors to Toledo have plenty of choice when it comes to staying overnight. The city has all kinds of great accommodation available to suit every taste and budget. If you’re looking for the more personal touch of a boutique hotel, here are our suggestions on where to find the best in town.

Hotel Abad de Toledo

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On the site of a foundry that forged swords for Spanish knights, today this 19th-century building houses a hotel full of history. The restored tapestries, woodwork and beamed ceilings give it endless character, while a modern renovation has created very comfortable rooms. It’s also close to all the major attractions.

Hacienda del Cardenal

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Who doesn’t want to sleep in an 18th-century palace? Architecture and food are the focus at this hotel in Toledo’s centre, with 27 carefully renovated rooms, hallways with soaring ceilings and artwork covering the walls. Take a walk in the lush surrounding gardens and enjoy fine dining at the hotel’s famous restaurant.

Hotel San Juan de los Reyes

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This is another Toledo hotel famous for its excellent restaurant, and its stunning terrace is one of the best places in town to try suckling pig, a famous local dish. The renovated, incredibly comfortable hotel is set in a former flour factory and still retains some curious original features. This is the perfect base for exploring Toledo, as it’s set right in the heart of the Old Town.

El Cigarral de las Mercedes

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This romantic and luxurious property, with 17 boutique rooms and four plush villas complete with Jacuzzis, is located on the outskirts of Toledo in the Cigarrales, a natural area popular with hikers. The Mediterranean building has modern décor with panoramic views over the whole city. Its excellent on-site restaurant is one of the most famous in Toledo, and is popular for weddings and other special events.

El Refugio de Cristal

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El Refugio de Cristal, Toledo | Courtesy of El Refugio de Cristal, Toledo
Courtesy of El Refugio de Cristal, Toledo
If you need to relax and get away from it all, there’s no better place than this country house in the middle of a nature reserve close to Toledo. This sustainable hotel has airy, contemporary rooms, and its terraces and glass walls offer great views of the surrounding countryside, giving a constant reminder of your proximity to nature alongside all the home comforts. There’s plenty of outdoor space to enjoy, including a pool for the warmer months. The food here is made using top-quality fresh produce, adding to the sense of wellbeing. It’s easy to reach Toledo from here and, as the name suggests, the hotel provides a real refuge from the hustle and bustle and a great place to come home to after a day of seeing the sights.

About the author

Clare Speak is a travel journalist from Manchester, England who has been living out of a suitcase for the past decade. She currently writes about all things Spanish from her base in Valencia.

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