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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
BOOKING DETAILS |
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
1 week before arrival
RATES: €60 double room. €35 single room
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:
Cash
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| CITY DETAILS |
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| REGION: |
The city of Alcalá de Henares, a World Heritage City, boasts one of the most well conserved historical city-wall complexes in Spain and a historical university. Alcalá is only a quick train ride away from the center of Madrid, making it the ideal place to |
| CLOSEST LARGE CITY: |
Madrid, Spain's capital at 28 km (17 miles), 35 minute train ride. |
| CLOSEST AIRPORT: |
Madrid airport at 14 km (9 miles) |
| FESTIVALS: |
Summer Fair (a weeklong local fair at the end of August), Semana Santa (early-to-mid April), and Premio Cervantes (the most important day of recognition for writers in the Spanish language). |
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All kinds of activities related to tourism and a culturally-rich city. Examples include: historical walking tours, pelican sightings (the city has a unique and large population of the species), exciting nightlife, excellent restaurants and shopping, museums, and a true taste of “Spainish life and culture.” In addition, Alcalá’s location makes it ideal for urban, suburban, and country day trips and activities. |
| TOURIST SITES: |
The University of Alcalá (the best-conserved Renaissance university in Europe, founded by Cardinal Cisneros in 1499); Cervantes square and surroundings (such as old market square, which was used for fairs and public festival celebrations); Calle Mayor (the longest porticoed street in Spain); Museum Casa Natal, the birthplace of Cervantes (featuring a 16th century house belonging to Miguel de Cervantes's family where the author of "Don Quijote" was born in 1547); Charity Hospital of Antezana (founded in 1483 by Luis de Antezana in what was once his palace); Cistercian Monastery of San Bernardo (founded in 1618); the Archbishop's Palace (at which the the first meeting between Cristobal Colón and Isabel la Católica took place); Complutum, the house of Hippolitus (a Roman villa with remains from the 1st to 5th century); and Laredo Palace (Cisnerian Museum). |
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| ACCOMMODATION DETAILS |
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| INN SETTING: |
A spacious and newly renovated single-family, multi-story house situated 4 minutes (walking) from the railway station and 12 minutes (walking) from Cervantes Square (downtown Alcalá) in a very quiet neighborhood. |
| LANGUAGES: |
Spanish, English & French |
| AMENITIES: |
The house has 3 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, a guest sitting room with satellite TV, outdoor garden, lounge area, and a swimming pool during the summer. |
| GUESTROOMS: |
2 double rooms with air condition, 1 single room. |
| MEAL TYPE: |
Full English breakfast |
| MEAL TIME: |
8 to 11 am |
| MEAL LOCATION: |
The dining room year-round, and in the garden during the spring and summer months. |
| OTHER: |
Drinks served all day |
| REASONS TO VISIT: |
The city itself is a World Heritage Site full of history and culture. The center of Madrid is only a 35 minute train ride away and trains conveniently run approximately every 10 minutes from Alcalá. Frequent buses make for another convenient option. |
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| DESCRIPTION |
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| Enjoy at taste of Spain’s renowned hospitality in this beautiful single family home! Located in a quiet neighborhood within short walking distance from downtown Alcalá and the railway station to Madrid, this charming B&B allows guests a relaxing respite from the bustle of city life, while simultaneously providing an easy and fast commute to Madrid and other tourist destinations. Knowledgeable and friendly innkeepers will help guests with everything from day-trip suggestions to directions and advice on the best restaurants and destinations in the area. |
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