Sofraga Palacio
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.
Yes, this is the one most visitors to Ávila should book: a 9.4 score, a spot built into the walls near the cathedral, and a price far below our Luxury pick. Only travellers on the tightest budget, or those who need a pool, should look elsewhere.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Sofraga Palacio is our Best Value pick in Ávila. It is a four-star hotel with a guest score of 9.4 out of 10 from 1,655 reviews, the joint top score among the 9 properties we compared.
It suits couples, first-time visitors and anyone who wants to walk out of the door and be among the main sights within minutes. Guests also rate the breakfast highly.
Skip it if every euro counts: our Budget pick costs about €44 less per night. And if you want a pool, it is our Luxury pick that lists one, not this hotel. Sofraga Palacio's listed facilities are a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.
Location and getting around
The address is C/ Lopez Nunez; 1, in the Avila Wall area. Guests say the building is set directly into the historic city walls near the cathedral. The location sub-score is 9.8 out of 10, the best of our three Ávila picks.
On straight-line estimates, Ávila Cathedral and the Basilica of San Vicente are each about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot. Las Cogotas is about 7.8 km, an estimated 98 minutes, so that one is far and needs public transport or a taxi.
Parking and step-free access are not covered in our data. If you are driving into the old town, ask the hotel how arrival works.
What guests say
Location is the standout. Guests value being built into the walls and close to the cathedral and the main sights.
Breakfast is the second highlight: a buffet plus hot dishes cooked to order and local produce.
Our data shows no recurring complaint for this hotel. That does not mean there are none. Room size, noise and the condition of the rooms have not been assessed, so read a few recent reviews.
Price compared with our other Ávila picks
In our reference search for 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults in one room, Sofraga Palacio was about €99 per night, about €198 for the two nights. The sample median was €86.28, so it sits above the median. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Luxury pick, La Casa del Presidente Small Luxury Hotels, has the same 9.4 score but cost about €261 per night. Our Budget pick, Dorma Reina Isabel, was about €55.35 with a score of 8.7.
That is the case for this hotel in one line: the same guest score as the five-star option for well under half the price, and a better location score than both.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties in Ávila. Best Value weighs guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not the cheapest option. Sofraga Palacio combined the joint top score, a large review base and a mid-range price.
Before you book
Breakfast inclusion is not confirmed, so check your rate. Ask about parking, which is not covered in our data. Confirm restaurant opening times and read the cancellation terms, as these have not been assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Sofraga Palacio inside the walls of Ávila?
Guests describe it as built directly into the historic city walls near the cathedral. The cathedral is an estimated 3 minute walk away.
How much is a night at Sofraga Palacio?
Our reference was about €99 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the breakfast good?
Guests praise the buffet, with hot dishes made to order and local produce. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Does Sofraga Palacio have parking?
Parking is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel before arrival, especially if you are driving into the old town.