Caceres Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Caceres Old Town
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tower of Bujaco
Explore one of Cáceres’ 12th-century Moorish fortifications and check out the building’s interpretive visitor center and magnificent rooftop views.
Casa del Sol
You can find out about the history of Cáceres with a trip to Casa del Sol. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Activities
Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Caceres Old Town Hotel Deals
NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo
Booked a superior room, were greeted by an unwelcoming receptionist, who demanded our passports without a hint of a smile and told us we should have informed them we’ve got a dog( cockapoo)?¿ we’re given a room outlooking a busy square with restaurants, traffic. I asked whether we could have a quiet ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Palacio De Godoy Caceres, Curio Collection By Hilton
This property was a great find! It was in a great location, great amenities, decent breakfast, safe and good value for the money,
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Parador de Cáceres
The property is in good conditions and it's located at the historic center. We chose it because it was recommended. But our experience was not good from the beginning. The access to the hotel was blocked and we were not informed in advance. We had to call the hotel after trying to get there for over ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Alfonso IX
Basic room but comfortable and clean. The plumbing needs looking at as the shower doesn't drain well. It does get a bit noisy, the marble and tiling carry the sound of people (and their dogs), and the walls are apparently quite thin. There is a nice bar downstairs and it is in a great central ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Don Carlos Cáceres
Nice
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Exe Agora Caceres
So ehow had the disabled room, but all ok, carpark is accessible by a car lift just next to the entrance. Convenient very short walk into the main square. Lots of good places to eat and drink
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Caceres Old Town
Plaza Mayor
Unique features of Plaza Mayor include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Plaza Mayor or Tower of Bujaco while you're exploring the area.
San Juan
San Juan is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Juan Church and Gran Teatro de Cáceres.
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.
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torre De Las Ciguena and Casa del Sol.
Santiago
Travellers enjoy Santiago for its monuments and historical sites. Consider checking out Casa de los Toledo-Moctezuma while you're in the area.
Margallo
Margallo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Piscina Universitaria and Tower of Bujaco while you're in town.
