Best Family-Friendly Resort Stays in Ávila

Hotel Ciudad De Ávila has family rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a desk and a minibar, many with city views. For families, the restaurant matters: Mediterranean, Spanish and local dishes with vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus a bar, a coffee shop and a terrace. Private parking is on site and the bus station is a short walk away. Rated 9.1 from 1,492 reviews, I would choose it as an easy base for seeing Ávila's walls.

I would choose Hotel II Castillas Ávila for a family or couple who drives and wants space. Opened in 2006, this modern four-star hotel gives each room a separate living room, which helps families share a night, and rooms have air conditioning and internet access. It stands in a commercial and leisure area with excellent road access, a good base for exploring Ávila and the surrounding region by car rather than on foot.

I would choose Hotel Las Moradas for a couple or family that wants to sleep in the medieval heart of Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Guest rooms are functional and stylish, with air conditioning and private bathrooms. The hotel blends into its historic surroundings, and the cathedral, Plaza de Santa Teresa and the narrow streets are on foot. A well-equipped conference room is also available, which helps small business groups.

I would choose the Parador de Ávila for a family visit that mixes history and fresh air. The hotel occupies a renovated 16th-century palace in the historic quarter, and its gardens, where archaeological remains are on view, give children a place to explore between walks along the medieval walls. The inner courtyard has a cafe-bar for a quiet drink, and the restaurant keeps dinner on site. High ceilings and granite floors set a stately tone, so this suits calm rather than boisterous stays.

I would choose Hotel Don Carmelo for a family visit to Ávila on a sensible budget of effort. It faces San Antonio Park, which gives children a green space across the street, and the historic centre with the Santa Teresa convent, the cathedral and the city walls is a short walk away. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, the shared lounge is handy on a cold evening, and the cafeteria serves meals on site. It is a simple urban three-star.

Hotel Restaurante Sonsoles is set in a historic palace in Ávila, and its garden, terrace and picnic area give children room to move between visits to the old town. Rooms have private bathrooms and TVs, and the restaurant, bar and coffee shop mean meals and snacks are always close at hand. A lounge offers a quiet corner for parents in the evening. I would book it for families who want a well-equipped base with outdoor space for exploring Ávila.

I would choose María Pacheco Hotel Boutique for a family or couple who wants a historic palace in the middle of Ávila. The hotel has family rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms and free WiFi. An Italian restaurant, a bar and a sun terrace are on site. It stands steps from Ávila City Hall and close to the Convent of Saint Teresa and Ávila Cathedral, so the main sights are on foot.

HOTEL Ávila Centro offers family rooms with a private bathroom that includes a bath, which makes evenings with young children easier. The cathedral and the Convent of Saint Teresa are a few minutes' walk away, so sightseeing never involves long distances. A lift helps with pushchairs and luggage, and the terrace and balcony give everyone a view over the city at the end of the day. I would book it for a short family visit focused on Ávila's old town.

Hotel Santa Teresa is a Castilian-style hotel near Ávila with views over the Valle Amblés, a garden with a terrace and a café, which gives children space outside. Rooms are air-conditioned with classic decor, private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and the restaurant serves traditional regional specialties. It is a tranquil, traditional stay rather than a lively one. Rated 7.5 from 104 reviews, a modest score, I would book it for the views and the regional cooking.