Hotels in León

Barrio Húmedo and Plaza Mayor

The Barrio Húmedo, between Plaza Mayor and Plaza de San Martín, is famous for its bars, which serve a free tapa with every drink. Staying here is the choice for those who come to enjoy the nightlife and the food. The cathedral is a few minutes away along Calle Ancha. At weekends the streets are busy until late.

Best-rated in this area: Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro, with a score of 9.0 from 7,283 reviews.

Cathedral and San Isidoro

Around the cathedral the streets are quieter and more monumental. Very close is the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, with the Pantheon of Kings and its Romanesque frescoes. Heading down Calle Ancha you find Gaudí's Casa Botines and the Palacio de los Guzmanes. It is a good base for a first visit if you want a good night's sleep.

Best-rated in this area: Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro, with a score of 9.0 from 7,283 reviews.

Ordoño II and Santo Domingo

From Plaza de Santo Domingo, Avenida de Ordoño II runs down to the Guzmán el Bueno roundabout by the Bernesga river. This is the León of the Ensanche, with shops, offices and early 20th-century buildings. The old town also begins at Plaza de Santo Domingo, so the cathedral is still close. It suits business travellers or those arriving by train or bus, as both stations are just across the bridge.

San Marcos and the Bernesga riverside

On the riverbank stands the former convent of San Marcos, with its long Plateresque façade. The Camino de Santiago passes through here and, close by, is MUSAC, the contemporary art museum. The area is spacious and green, with walks along the Bernesga.

It is a quiet, convenient option if you are driving, a short walk from the old town. To reach the cathedral, just follow Avenida del Padre Isla to Plaza de Santo Domingo.

Best-rated in this area: Parador de Turismo de León, with a score of 9.4 from 1,423 reviews.