Tabanqueta Hostal

A small, traditional hostal perched inside Cuenca’s historic center, where steep streets are part of the experience and gravity is never optional. Location is excellent. You are within easy walking distance of the old town highlights, viewpoints, and restaurants, with the famous hanging houses reminding you that urban planning used to be far more adventurous. Thank goodness for the staff who waited for us for check in as we arrived around 6pm. Genuinely appreciated and handled with patience and warmth. If you are arriving late, communicate with the hostal in advance, it makes all the difference and avoids unnecessary stress. The hostal itself is simple and honest. Rooms are clean, neat, and functional, with no unnecessary decoration trying to distract you from the fact that you are here to explore one of Spain’s most dramatic cities. A surprising bonus, the toilet has a small balcony with a view, which feels slightly absurd and oddly delightful at the same time. We were the only tourists staying at the hostal in November, which added to the quiet, almost private atmosphere. Parking is on the street about 30 meters away, convenient by old town standards and very manageable. Verdict. Practical, well located, and comfortable. Hostal Tabanqueta is a solid base for discovering Cuenca, especially if you value simplicity, calm, and a touch of unexpected charm.

All great and good price. Perfect location with amazing views. Coffee and a piece of cake for the breakfast inside the room. Super cool windows. 4 pillows. The only thing shampoo was in sachet and no any other hand soap.

I read all the negatives for the last two years. 🤔 They are overly harsh or entitled. This is a Hostel right next to the castle gate at a great price, with fenomenal views. All photos are within steps of the hostel. I got a private room with bathroom. Small, but the view 10 stars.

If you are going to visit Cuenca- don't look for another accomodation! The location of the hostal is unbeatable- a stone throw from the Cathedral (very impressive and unique, by the way) and also quite. Modern bathroom , shower with a good pressure. Impecably clean linens and towels. We asked to have a tea kettle in the room and was given not only the one but a great selection of different teas. No breakfast but coffe facilities and pastries are provided.||The property is beautiful outside and inside. We found ourselves in a medieval fairytale. At the same time the facilities are modern and very functional..||Definetely to stay!

This hostel is a real deal. It is conveniently located between Plaza Mayor and Castillo, just at the bus stop (Linea 1 and 2), and the staff is relaxed and friendly.||||The room we've got was really ample, perfectly clean, decorated white in a pleasant simplistic manner. Very comfy bed, great shower, clean and renovated to a pretty high standard bathroom. Fantastic view from the window. - an all this, in the end of August, only for 50 euros a night.

I first stayed here 2+ years ago and was blown away by the standard and the price. A return visit confirms things are as good as they were. This is a real find - large modern clean bedroom, great modern sizable bathroom, and the most fantastic views into the valley from the back rooms. No breakfast is on offer, but they provide tea/coffee-making in the room with small packaged cakes - a nice touch. Te location is great - at the top of the old town it forces you to walk up hill at the end of the day! And at 35 euros a night for a double room single use, it is an absolute steal! You probably need to contact them directly, as they are not with Booking.com etc. But I don't think - unless you want to spend hundreds of euros at the Parador - that you will find better value in Cuenca. Oh - a tip - there is no reception, but if you go around the corner to the little shop underneath (during shop hours!) they can give you keys and check you in.

Fantastic little hotel that’s perfectly located to explore Cuenca. ||Located right next to the old gates of the city, with the city square only a 3 minute walk the hotel has breathtaking views.||You check in by going into the shop next to it, very easy check in, exceptionally friendly Staff, really nice.||The room offered simply amazing views, you’ll need to go far to beat them!|Clean and well equipped, we liked the coziness of the room.||We’d gone back and use this hotel again, it really is special

We found this place through Lonely Planet and great reviews on TripAdvisor and they were both spot on! I highly recommend visiting the lovely town on Cuenca and staying overnight. Hostal Tabanqueta is a little hotel at the top of the old town part of Cuenca with great views from the back rooms over the valley. The hotel is spotlessly clean, warm (it was winter!) and newly decorated. It's a little tricky to book, phone call is the best, as they don't reply to emails, but we had no problem checking in when we arrived.||Highly recommended!