Caceres Old Town Travel Guide
Cáceres
Visit Caceres Old Town
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Wander around this spacious square in Cáceres’ historic center to take in a panorama of 15th-century streetscapes and the bustle of daily life.
Golfines de Abajo Palace
Spanning two centuries and a suite of different decorative styles, the façade of this stately Renaissance mansion in Cáceres is one of the city’s architectural gems.
Santa Maria Cathedral
See the golden tones of this remarkable Gothic cathedral’s timeworn stonework and explore the interiors to find ancient sepulchers and Romanesque relics.
Church of San Francisco Javier
After visiting Church of San Francisco Javier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cáceres. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Torre De Las Ciguena
Named after the storks that nested in its high battlements, this medieval tower was part of the ancient Almohad Fortress and now presents sweeping views of the town.
Star Archway
Find out about the history of Cáceres when you spend time at Star Archway. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Caceres Old Town
NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo
Todo estuvo bien. Me gustó la ubicación y el servicio.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Palacio De Godoy Caceres, Curio Collection By Hilton
This hotel is new and we had a great room, all clean and with great taste. Reception staff was beyond nice and helped with everything. Spa area also very comfy for it s size. We really had a great stay here, it s superb that they have resonably priced caviar in their mini bar. The only place to stay ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Alfonso IX
Staff was very helpful with parking, luggage, map and location of town restaurants and tourist recommendations.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Soho Boutique Casa Don Fernando
This hotel is in a great location on a historic plaza with a lot of shops and restaurants. Staff are great, breakfast is very nice. Parking is a little complicated but reasonable, reception will give a ticket for it.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Parador de Cáceres
The staff at this Parador were wonderful. The rooms were large, quiet and clean. Food in the restaurant was good. Overall, a great experience, including the opportunity to walk from the hotel and see the historic city.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Don Carlos Cáceres
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Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Caceres Old Town
Plaza Mayor
Unique features of Plaza Mayor include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Plaza Mayor or Star Archway while you're exploring the area.
San Juan
San Juan is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Juan Church and Gran Teatro de Cáceres.
Santiago
Travellers enjoy Santiago for its monuments and historical sites. Consider checking out Casa de los Toledo-Moctezuma while you're in the area.
Hernández Pacheco
Hernández Pacheco might not have many top sights, but Palace of the Marqueses de Torreorgaz and Cáceres Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Margallo
Margallo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Plaza Mayor and Santa Maria Cathedral while you're in town.
Cánovas
The restaurants and historical sites are just a few features travellers like about Cánovas. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Palace of the Marqueses de Torreorgaz and Casa del Aguila are a few top places to visit.
