Overlooking the Huécar Gorge in central Cuenca, this charming guest house is set in a restored 17th-century monastery. Posada San José offers a traditional restaurant, a garden and a 24-hour reception. Free WiFi is available throughout. Rooms at the San José have simple, bright décor and central heating. Each room includes heating and a private or shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The San José’s bar-restaurant serves a daily continental breakfast, as well as homemade tapas and other local cuisine. In good weather, meals can be served on the terrace. Posada San José is located in the historic centre of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous Hanging Houses are just 400 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cuenca, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Cuenca
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  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a lovely historic hotel with lots of original features and loads of character in what is a beautiful town set between two gorges. The room we had had a balcony at the rear of the property and it gave us a stunning view over the Huecar...
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful old building in a historic town. We had a spectacular view from our room!
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Historic building was fabulous, every comfort, superb restaurant, dinner and breakfast 5 star. Staff wonderful. Setting perched over a stunning gorge wss breathtaking. Amazing bed. Would love to go back to see more of this extraordinary city of...
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante de la Posada de San José
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Spanish • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Posada San José
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Spanish

House rules

Posada San José takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Red 6000 Diners Club American Express Cash Posada San José accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that small pets are accepted upon request. Pets are not accepted in rooms with shared bathrooms. Please consult with the property.

FAQs about Posada San José

  • Posada San José is 0.8 miles from the centre of Cuenca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Posada San José include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Posada San José has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante de la Posada de San José

  • Check-in at Posada San José is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Posada San José may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Posada San José offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries