How to Find Cheap Hotels in Toledo, Spain

Toledo is located in the Castile-La Mancha region of central Spain. It is often called the "City of Three Cultures" in reference to its diverse religious history and legacy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Get to Know Toledo

1. Look at the buildings. Toledo has many prime examples of Mudejar architecture dating from the time when Islam was the dominant religion in the area.
2. Pack appropriate clothing. Toledo and this region of Spain can get quite cold in the winter months with temperatures that sometimes go below zero degrees F. Conversely, July and August are very hot with temperatures that sometimes climb over 100 degrees F.

Get to and Around Toledo

3. Fly into Madrid Barajas Airport, one of the busiest airports in Spain. Located just 70 kilometers from Toledo, this international airport is about an hour's drive from Toledo.
4. Travel by foot if you are staying in or around the old city. There are lots of paths to the various sites of interest that are open only to pedestrians.

Choose Accommodations in Toledo

5. To book accommodations, contact Castilla La Mancha Tourism at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
6. Look for cheap hotels in the Historical Quarter. The Historical Quarter features budget accommodations (often in the form of hostels) in a prime location.
7. Camp out in the outskirts of the city for very cheap accommodations. Most campsites are within walking distance of the city center.
8. Think about staying in a hotel in the area known as the Jewish Quarter to get the most for your money. Room costs are comparatively cheap, and the location is near several important monuments including the "Catedral."

Tips & Warnings

• Look both ways. Vehicles in Toledo don't automatically give pedestrians the right-of-way.
• Get a map of the city before venturing out on foot. It's very easy to get lost. Many of the buildings, streets and cobblestone pathways look alike.
• Visit during the winter for the cheapest prices for hotels as this is the slowest tourist season.
• Expect prices for accommodations in Toledo to rise during the summer months and around Easter as well as during Corpus Christi. These are the most popular times for tourists to visit.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Corpus Christi is a festival celebrated 9 weeks after Easter. It is Toledo's largest festival and the area is packed with tourists at this time. If you want to visit Toledo during Corpus Christi, make reservations for accommodations well in advance and expect to pay a premium.