La Casa del Presidente Small Luxury Hotels
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want Ávila's five-star option, a quiet street inside the walls and attentive staff, and the price is not the deciding factor. If you mainly want a top-rated room near the cathedral, our Best Value pick has the same score for far less.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
La Casa del Presidente Small Luxury Hotels is our Luxury pick in Ávila. It is the only five-star hotel among our three picks, with a guest score of 9.4 out of 10 from 653 reviews.
It suits couples on a special trip and travellers who value a quiet setting inside the old town. The property lists family rooms and is tagged as pet friendly, so families and dog owners can consider it, but confirm the pet policy and any fees directly.
Skip it if value is your main test. Sofraga Palacio, our Best Value pick, shares the same 9.4 score at well under half the price. Also skip it if the pool is the reason you are booking in November, because guests say it is often closed outside its season.
Location and getting around
The address is 1 Calle los Telares, in the Avila Wall area. Guests describe it as a quiet spot inside the city walls near the cathedral and the main sights. The location sub-score is 9.7 out of 10.
On straight-line estimates, Ávila Cathedral is about 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes on foot, and the Basilica of San Vicente is about 0.6 km, around 8 minutes. Las Cogotas is about 8 km, an estimated 100 minutes, which is far and needs public transport or a taxi.
Parking is not covered in our data. If you arrive by car, ask the hotel in advance how access works inside the walls.
What guests say
Staff draw the most praise: friendly, professional, attentive and helpful. Guests also value the quiet location inside the walls.
The swimming pool divides opinion. Guests like its garden setting, but it is frequently closed because of seasonal schedules. With a reference stay in mid November, assume it may not be open and ask before booking. Room size and noise have not been assessed in our data.
Price compared with our other Ávila picks
Our reference search for 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults in one room, showed about €261 per night, about €522 for the two nights. The sample median was €86.28, so this is roughly three times the typical price in our sample. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Sofraga Palacio was about €99 per night with the same 9.4 score. Dorma Reina Isabel, our Budget pick, was about €55.35 with 8.7.
What the extra money buys here is the fifth star, a pool and garden listed by the property, family rooms and a quieter street. Whether that is worth about €162 a night more than Sofraga Palacio is a personal call.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Ávila. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first, and La Casa del Presidente holds five official stars and the joint top guest score. Listed facilities include a pool, restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a garden.
Before you book
Ask whether the pool will be open on your dates. Check whether breakfast is included, as this is not confirmed. Confirm the pet policy and fees, parking arrangements and cancellation terms, none of which we have assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is La Casa del Presidente inside the walls of Ávila?
Yes, guests describe it as a quiet spot inside the city walls near the cathedral. The cathedral is an estimated 6 minute walk away.
Is the pool open in November?
Guests say the pool is frequently closed because of seasonal schedules. Ask the hotel directly before booking if the pool matters to you.
How much does a night cost?
Our reference was about €261 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Are pets allowed?
The property is tagged as pet friendly in our data. Confirm the policy, size limits and any fees with the hotel before you travel.
Is it better than Sofraga Palacio?
Both score 9.4. This hotel has five stars, a pool and a quieter setting, while Sofraga Palacio costs far less and has a slightly higher location score.