Hotels in Buitrago del Lozoya

Inside the walls

Sleeping inside the walls is the most special experience in Buitrago. The walled enclosure fills a bend of the Lozoya river, with short cobbled streets between the Mendoza castle and the parish church of Santa María del Castillo. When the day visitors leave, the old town goes quiet and you can head out to see the floodlit walls. It suits couples and those who come mainly for the heritage. Pack light, as the car stays outside and there are slopes.

New town and Plaza de Picasso

Outside the gates, the newer part holds the bars, restaurants and shops. The Picasso Museum is here, and this is where the intercity buses from Plaza de Castilla in Madrid arrive. The guesthouses in this area are convenient if you come without a car or want dinner and breakfast a step away. From here you can walk into the walled enclosure and down to the riverside path, which has the best view of the walls above the water.

Best-rated in this area: Hotel La Beltraneja, with a score of 9.5 from 931 reviews.

Riosequillo reservoir

Beside the town is the Riosequillo reservoir, with a recreation area and a summer swimming pool very popular with families. The more open accommodation with gardens on this shore works well in the hot months and for those arriving on the A-1 who want quick access.

Sierra Norte villages

Within a few kilometres you have small villages such as Gascones, Villavieja del Lozoya and Lozoyuela, and the hamlets of Puentes Viejas by their reservoir. Their rural houses are for hikers and groups who want a fireplace and silence. You'll need a car for everything, including trips to the Hayedo de Montejo beech wood or Patones. In winter, check that the house has good heating, as it often freezes here.