San Juan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

San Juan
Photo "San Juan" by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

Wander around this spacious square in Cáceres’ historic center to take in a panorama of 15th-century streetscapes and the bustle of daily life.

Plaza Mayor
Santa Maria Cathedral

Santa Maria Cathedral

See the golden tones of this remarkable Gothic cathedral’s timeworn stonework and explore the interiors to find ancient sepulchers and Romanesque relics.

Santa Maria Cathedral
Golfines de Abajo Palace

Golfines de Abajo Palace

Spanning two centuries and a suite of different decorative styles, the façade of this stately Renaissance mansion in Cáceres is one of the city’s architectural gems.

Golfines de Abajo Palace
Casa de la Ciguena

Torre De Las Ciguena

Named after the storks that nested in its high battlements, this medieval tower was part of the ancient Almohad Fortress and now presents sweeping views of the town.

Torre De Las Ciguena
Church of San Francisco Javier

Church of San Francisco Javier

Learn about the local history of Cáceres when you spend time at Church of San Francisco Javier. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.

Church of San Francisco Javier
Star Archway

Star Archway

Find out about the history of Cáceres when you spend time at Star Archway. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.

Star Archway

Activities

Sevilla

7 day guided tour Andalusia and Madrid from Lisbon

NZ$1,915
per adult
7 day guided tour Andalusia and Madrid from Lisbon
Cáceres: Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Guide

Cáceres: Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Guide

NZ$76
per adult
Cáceres: Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Guide
Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

NZ$27
per adult
Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Sevilla

6-Day Guided Tour Andalusia & Madrid from Lisbon

NZ$1,778
per adult
6-Day Guided Tour Andalusia & Madrid from Lisbon
Cáceres Complete with Tickets

Cáceres Complete with Tickets

NZ$37
per adult
Cáceres Complete with Tickets
Monuments

10-Day Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid

NZ$3,156
per adult
10-Day Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid
See all activities in Cáceres

Our pick of the best San Juan Hotel Deals

NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo

NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo

4 out of 5
Plaza San Juan, 11, Cáceres, Caceres
The price is NZ$144 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$144
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cáceres. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)
"Excellent service from the reception staff. The restaurant is excellent. The room was very spacious with a very comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo
Don Carlos Cáceres

Don Carlos Cáceres

2 out of 5
C/ Donoso Cortés 13-15, Cáceres, Caceres
The price is NZ$104 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$104
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cáceres. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions San Juan Church and Gran Teatro de Cáceres are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"Right in the old centre if the city. Great tapas bars within 10 minutes. Only downside was breakfast which was rather poor."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Don Carlos Cáceres
Hotel Alfonso IX

Hotel Alfonso IX

2 out of 5
Calle Moret 20, Cáceres, Caceres
Stay at this hotel in Cáceres. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (248 reviews)
"A cozy no frills hotel in the historic center of Caceres. Everything was good for the price. It might be good to have a fridge in the room, but that was not crucial."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Get rates
Hotel Alfonso IX
Exe Agora Caceres

Exe Agora Caceres

4 out of 5
Calle Parra, 25, Cáceres, Caceres
The price is NZ$117 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$117
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cáceres. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Juan Church and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (219 reviews)
Excelente
"Tofo excelente..el personal, el servicio, la ubicación"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2024

Exe Agora Caceres
KUBIK Hotel

KUBIK Hotel

2 out of 5
C/ Pintores 28 - 2 piso, Cáceres, Caceres
The price is NZ$84 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$84
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cáceres. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Juan Church and Acebo are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (92 reviews)
One of the better rooms I have had in Spain.
"Excellent location. Room was very nice and the bathroom good size. Elevator was helpful but optional. Check in was awkward with their automated entry but once in you switched to manual keys which worked fine. Very convenient to food"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

KUBIK Hotel
201 Roomy Family - Apartments Plaza Mayor 35

201 Roomy Family - Apartments Plaza Mayor 35

Cáceres
The price is NZ$279 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$279
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Cáceres. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Acebo and Salvatierra de Santiago are located ...
"We knew we did not have a view but right outside was great dining in the plaza. Otherwise excellent. And worked well for family of six."

Reviewed on 25 May 2023

201 Roomy Family - Apartments Plaza Mayor 35
See all 106 properties in San Juan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around San Juan

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

Unique features of Plaza Mayor include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Plaza Mayor or Acebo while you're exploring the area.

Plaza Mayor
Golfines de Abajo Palace

Caceres Old Town

Unique features of Caceres Old Town include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Casa del Sol or Casa del Aguila while you're exploring the area.

Caceres Old Town
Default Image

Santa Clara

Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Santa Clara. You might consider stopping by Visual Arts Centre Helga de Alvear Foundation while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santa Clara
Default Image

Virgen de la Montaña

While Virgen de la Montaña isn't home to many top sights, Palace of the Marqueses de Torreorgaz and Church of San Mateo are some notable places to visit nearby.

Virgen de la Montaña
Default Image

Cánovas

The restaurants and historical sites are just a few features travellers like about Cánovas. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Palace of the Marqueses de Torreorgaz and Church of San Mateo are a few top places to visit.

Cánovas
Default Image

Margallo

Margallo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Plaza Mayor and Acebo while you're in town.

Margallo

San Juan Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: