Sercotel Gran Hotel Zurbarán
Riverside comfort steps from the Alcazaba
About this hotel
Sercotel Gran Hotel Zurbarán sits in the thick of Badajoz's cultural district, beside Castelar Park and the Guadiana River, only two hundred metres from the Bellas Artes Museum and the Alcazaba itself. Rooms come bright and spacious, with air conditioning, heating and a minibar, plus a TV, safe and free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with hairdryer; room service and a wake-up service are both available. The hotel is exceptionally well placed for the main monuments, four hundred metres from the Town Hall and Cathedral and three hundred metres from the MEIAC, Extremadura's Ibero-American contemporary art museum, with the Manuel Rojas Conference Centre a ten-minute walk away. The elegant restaurant serves regional and international cuisine with a modern twist, and a function room handles larger groups and special occasions.
- Near the Alcazaba
- Riverside position
- Room service
- Function room for events
Our take
Few hotels in Badajoz put this many landmarks within a few hundred metres, which makes it a strong base for anyone prioritising the Alcazaba, the Cathedral and the city's museums over a resort-style stay. The elegant restaurant and function room also make it a reasonable pick for small groups or events, though travellers wanting a garden or pool should look elsewhere.
- ✓Walk to the Alcazaba, Cathedral and MEIAC directly from the hotel rather than driving or taking a taxi.
- ✓Book a river-facing room if the Guadiana and Castelar Park views matter to your stay.
- ✓Reserve the restaurant for dinner if you want the regional Extremaduran menu without heading elsewhere.
Why we love it
- Two hundred metres from the Bellas Artes Museum
- Steps from the Alcazaba and Cathedral
- Riverside setting by Castelar Park
- Elegant restaurant with regional cuisine
Why guests love itThe location did most of the work here, a genuine four hundred metres to the Cathedral and a similar distance to the MEIAC, which meant our whole stay revolved around walking rather than driving. The room itself was bright and quiet despite being so central, and dinner at the hotel's restaurant leaned into proper regional Extremaduran flavours rather than a generic hotel menu. Castelar Park just outside made for an easy evening stroll along the Guadiana.