RL Ciudad de Úbeda
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.
RL Ciudad de Úbeda is worth booking if you want a cheap four-star with a pool, friendly staff and a quiet street about 20 minutes on foot from the historic centre. Skip it if spotless rooms are your top priority, since guests often mention stained carpets and missed spots.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
The hotel suits budget-minded couples and families, drivers touring the area, and anyone who prefers a calm street to sleeping inside the monument zone. Family rooms, a pool, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are listed.
It is less suited to travellers who want to step out of the door into the old town, or who are strict about cleanliness. If you want character and a central address, our Best Value pick costs a little more and scores much higher.
Location and getting around
The address is Cronista Juan de la Torre, s/n. The location score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests describe a quiet setting near supermarkets, within walking distance of the historic centre.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Vázquez de Molina Palace is about 1.6 km away, roughly 20 minutes on foot, which is a fair walk but doable. Baeza Cathedral is about 8 km away, around 100 minutes on foot. That is far, so you will need a car, public transport or a taxi for a day in Baeza.
What guests say
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 4,461 reviews. In the provider sample it ranks joint fourth of 4 eligible properties, which says more about how well the others score than about any weakness here.
Staff are praised as friendly and professional, with a warm welcome and attentive service. The quiet location with shops close by is also liked.
Cleanliness is the recurring complaint. Rooms are described as tidy, but stained carpets and missed spots on surfaces come up often.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) were about €56 a night. The sample median was €72, so this was about 22% below the middle. These are not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Ordóñez Sandoval, was about €70 a night with a 9.3 score and two stars. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Palacio De Úbeda 5 G.L, was about €139.72 a night with an 8.6 score and five stars.
For about €14 a night less than the Best Value pick, you get a pool and four stars on paper, but a noticeably lower score. Decide which matters more to you.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Úbeda. RL Ciudad de Úbeda is our Budget choice because it had the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale pick was set aside. A score of 8.5 from over 4,400 reviews shows that the low price does not come with a weak rating.
The sample is small, so use the ranking as a guide.
Before you book
Breakfast options listed include vegetarian, gluten-free, American and buffet, but whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed. Check it.
Ask whether the pool is open in November, since opening times have not been verified. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read recent reviews for the latest on cleanliness.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can I walk from RL Ciudad de Úbeda to the old town?
Yes. Guests say the historic centre is within walking distance, and Vázquez de Molina Palace is about 1.6 km, roughly 20 minutes on foot.
Is the pool open all year?
That is not confirmed. A pool is listed, but opening times must be checked for your dates.
Are the rooms clean?
Mostly tidy, but guests often report stained carpets and missed spots on surfaces. Read recent reviews before you book.
Can I visit Baeza from the hotel?
Baeza Cathedral is about 8 km away, roughly 100 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on a car, public transport or a taxi.
How much does a night cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 were about €56 a night for 2 adults. This is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.