The Best Hostels in Toledo, Spain
Some call Toledo the soul of Spain – others know it as a haven for affordable hotels and backpacker hostels. The old town is the soul of most Spanish cities, but in Toledo – a Unesco World Heritage Site – every street and building is sun-baked with ancient tradition. In the Middle Ages, Christians, Muslims and Jews lived here in harmony, with the looming cathedral a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Day-trippers often arrive from Madrid – which is 45mi (72km) away – but its many hostels and affordable hotels have made it a mecca for backpackers. Here’s where to get the best bang for your buck – now bookable on Culture Trip.
1. Oasis Backpackers Hostel Toledo
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2. La Posada de Manolo
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3. Grecorooms
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The Grecorooms is named after Spanish Renaissance painter and sculptor El Greco and is situated in the middle of the city’s Jewish quarter. Visitors to the hotel receive a Toledo Tourist Bracelet – which gives them free access to each of the city’s main attractions – including the church of Santo Tomé with the iconic masterwork – the Burial of the Lord of Orgaz – painted by El Greco himself. Can’t get enough of those ornate brushstrokes? You’ll find frescos of the same picture in the hotel bedrooms.
5. Hostal Sol
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6. El Hostal Puerta Bisagra
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7. Hostal Gavilanes
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8. Hostal Toledo
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9. Hostal Palacios
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10. Hostal Madrid
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Hostal Madrid likely gets its name from its proximity to the bus station – which is a 10-minute walk away – where you can find yourself in the centre of Toledo with a 15-minute walk or an affordable cab ride. There’s a pleasant hotel bar and cafeteria, though there’s a surfeit of establishments virtually on your doorstep. If you fancy some culture before your cervezas, the Tavera Museum – formerly a 16th-century hospital and now a fine arts museum – is a short walk away.
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