Luxury hotel holiday Hospes Palacio de San Esteban Salamanca

Hospes Palacio de San Esteban is a five star hotel in the heart of Salamanca located just ten minutes' walk from the cathedral. Ideal for those seeking a luxurious and historical ambience, this stunning hotel is a converted 16th Century monastery blending stunning architecture with high levels of comfort with an indulgent spa and gastronomic restaurant. Within ten minutes' walk it is possible to reach Salamanca's Cathedral, its Plaza Major with its laid back cafes, beautiful architecture and theatre, or even the gothic, shell-covered house of Casa de Las Conchas. The inclusion of a hire car gives the freedom and possibility to explore the surroundings of Salamanca and take excursions to neighbouring towns or countryside before returning for meals in the hotel's gastronomic restaurant.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways London to Madrid
  • Hire of a group A car for the duration of the holiday
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room, car and flight upgrades. Details on request

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca

Hospes Palacio de San Esteban is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel in a 16th century converted monastery. Serene grounds, gourmet cuisine and an excellent spa afford guests a tranquil retreat after a day exploring Salamanca's cultural and historical delights.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 5

Location The hotel is 7-minutes' walk to Salamanca Cathedral

Annual opening All year

Closest airport Madrid Airport

Distance from airport The hotel is just over 2-hours' drive from Madrid Airport

Closest railway station Salamanca Station

Distance from railway station The hotel is 10-minutes' drive from Salamanca Station

Hotel facilities and services

Restaurants, Bar, Cafe, Lounge Terrace, Library, Spa offering Massages and Treatments, Gym, Turkish Bath, 24-hour Room Service, Private parking, Seasonal outdoor pool.

Complimentary

Wi-Fi

Out and about nearby

Salamanca's Convento de San Esteban is next door to the hotel, the Cathedral lies 550 metres away, the Palacio de la Salina can be reached on foot in 5 minutes and Palacio de Monterrey is about 10 minutes' walk, Avila is 60 minutes' drive away with its mediaeval walls, whilst the Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia National park is 80 minutes' drive.

Sports nearby

Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Golf (less than 3 miles away), Horse Riding.

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Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!
Mrs H, Jan 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Dreamer room for 3 nights

From about

£890

Holiday Code EXH1752

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca

Room descriptions

Hospes Palacio de San Esteban has 51 rooms including air-conditioning, heating, bathroom, TV, minibar, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, pillow menu, telephone.

Dreamer Room 25 sqm, double or twin beds
Superior Room 25 sqm to 28 sqm
Deluxe Room 30 sqm
Junior Suite 55 sqm
Family Room 1 deluxe and 1 suite interconnecting

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Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!
Mrs H, Jan 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Dreamer room for 3 nights

From about

£890

Holiday Code EXH1752

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Madrid. Flights may be available from other UK airports with Easyjet and Jet2 for example. If you are combining this hotel with stays elsewhere, you may want to consider flying into one airport and out of another. We can arrange this for you. The hotel is about 2 hours 30 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend the use of a hire-car for a holiday including this hotel.

Additional information

Children: A child under 6 years old can stay free of charge when sharing a room with two adults on a bed and breakfast basis. Interconnecting rooms are available upon request. Maximum occupancy of 3 in Dreamer and Deluxe rooms and Junior Suites.

Special offers

Call to make your booking and save an extra £50 per adult Call us instead of emailing us when you are thinking of booking a holiday and save an extra £50 per adult (in addition to any special offers that might be available). We want to talk to you to discuss your requirements and a phone call is usually the best way for you to define what you want enabling us to respond more accurately. We want to talk to you and you save an extra £50 per adult.

10% reduction on second room Book a second room for two children under 18 years of age and receive a reduction of 10%. Not combinable with other offers.

15% offer for stays of 2 or more nights Book by 31 December 2024 and receive a 15% reduction for stays of 2 nights or more from Sundays to Thursdays or for a minimum stay of 3 nights or more all days. Valid for stays from 17 November 2024 until 26 March 2025. Blackout dates may apply (28-29 November, 5-7 December, 27-31 December, 1-6 and 23 January)

Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!
Mrs H, Jan 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Dreamer room for 3 nights

From about

£890

Holiday Code EXH1752

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca

Highlights of the Heart of Spain

The three world-class art galleries which make up Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art, home to works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Francisco de Goya. The historical sights of Old Madrid, including the lavish Royal Palace, the grand Plaza Mayor and the city's spiritual centre, Puerta del Sol. Parque del Retiro, a popular spot for relaxation in the centre of Madrid with a boating lake. El Escorial, a large royal residence just outside Madrid which also functions as a monastery and is where many Spanish monarchs are buried. The Gothic cathedrals of León, Burgos and Toledo which feature stunning stained glass, mediaeval art and elaborate sculptures. The numerous castles which are scattered across the region including the Gothic-style Belmonte Castle, the Mudejár Coca Castle and the Moorish Alcazaba of Badajoz. The university city of Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of Cervantes, the 16th century author who wrote about the adventures of Don Quixote. The walled city of Ávila. The university city of Salamanca. Segovia, with its Roman Aqueduct and distinctive castle. Cuenca, a picturesque old town with houses which appear to hang over a gorge. The iconic windmills which sit on the plains near Consuegra. Roman ruins in Mérida. Elaborate palaces and manor houses in Trujillo and Cáceres. The wine-producing regions throughout central Spain including Ribera del Duero, La Mancha and Valdepeñas where visitors can visit vineyards and enjoy wine tastings. Mountain ranges which divide the central plateau, with many opportunities for walking and rock climbing.

Festivals in the Heart of Spain

February: Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival, February to March: Madrid Carnival, February to March: Madrid Contemporary Art Fair, March/April: Holy week celebrations, May: San Isidro bullfighting festival (Madrid), May/June: Toledo Corpus Christi processions (Toledo), July to August: Madrid summer arts festival, October: Saffron Rose Festival (Consuegra), October: Cervantes Week (Alcala de Henares), October to November: Madrid Autumn Festival

Gastronomy in the Heart of Spain

As expected, Madrid is home to some excellent restaurants serving a great range of cuisine from throughout Spain and around the world. Roasted meat and game as well as a variety of broths and stews are common features on menus throughout central Spain, where traditional cooking is simple and hearty. Cuisine varies slightly between the regions, with more paprika and saffron being used in the south. Various pulses are grown on the plains of Castilla y León, whilst Manchego cheese produced in La Mancha and high quality Ibérico ham is produced in Extremadura. There are a number of wine regions which produce high-quality red and white wines. Local dishes include ‘Pollo a lo Padre Pero’ (chicken with a spicy sauce), ‘El frite’ (fried lamb), ‘Sopa de ajo’ (garlic soup), ‘Pisto manchego’ (similar to ratatouille), ‘Yemas’ (a rich dessert made with egg yolks).

Climate in the Heart of Spain

The climate of central Spain is generally quite extreme, with extremely hot summers and bitterly cold yet dry winters. Rainfall is generally quite low thanks to the mountains which surround the region. Madrid can be almost unbearable in the summer months as temperatures reach 40 degrees, whilst during the temperatures regularly drop below freezing. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit as temperatures are warm and pleasant, although there is increased rainfall.

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