Hotel Casa Palacio Cadiz is an aparthotel on Calle Ancha in the old town, the kind of base that suits visitors who want more space than a standard hotel room. Rather than a single room type, it offers studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, a deluxe studio suite and a penthouse, and the apartments come with kitchen facilities. The address puts you in the middle of the historic centre, with the watchtower of Torre Tavira about two minutes away on foot.
Location and getting around
Calle Ancha runs through the heart of the old town, so almost everything is walkable. Torre Tavira is about two minutes away, the Gran Teatro Falla about five, the cathedral about seven, Plaza de San Juan de Dios about eight and the beach of La Caleta about ten.
That makes this one of the easiest places in Cadiz to explore without a car or a taxi. Because the old town is compact and largely pedestrian, mornings are quiet, and the evening paseo past the squares and tapas bars is on your doorstep.
The apartments
Guests choose between studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, a deluxe studio suite and a penthouse, so couples, families and small groups can all find a fit. The apartments are described with kitchens or kitchenettes, a full-size refrigerator, flat-screen televisions, air conditioning, bathrooms with a shower and bidet, and walls with sound insulation, which matters in a lively historic quarter.
There is free WiFi, an elevator and smoke-free premises, and the staff can help with tour and ticket suggestions. Because it is an aparthotel, services can differ from a full hotel, so check breakfast, reception hours and cleaning arrangements when you book.
Who it suits
Longer stays, families who want a kitchen and a separate sleeping area, couples who like a home-like base, and anyone who plans to shop at the central market and cook a simple meal after a day of sightseeing. It is also handy for Carnival, when you may want to base yourself on foot in the thick of the celebrations, although rooms book out early and prices rise.
Narrow streets mean that vehicles cannot always reach the door, so plan your arrival and ask about parking nearby before you travel with a car. Summer evenings are warm, so air conditioning is a real comfort.
Making the most of a stay
Climb Torre Tavira for the view across the rooftops, walk to La Caleta for sunset, visit the cathedral and the Roman theatre, and graze through the tapas bars around the market. Rainy days suit the museums and a long lunch, and the regional train from the station to Jerez and Seville makes day trips easy.
Pack a light bag if you can, since old-town lanes and stairs are kind to compact luggage. Check the room type carefully when you book, because layouts, floor level and bed set-ups differ between the studios, apartments and the penthouse.
Why stay here
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Kitchen or kitchenette
- ✓Full-size refrigerator
- ✓Sound-insulated walls
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Smoke-free premises
Good questions
How close is Torre Tavira?+
About two minutes on foot, and the cathedral is roughly seven minutes away.
Are there kitchens?+
The apartments are described with kitchen facilities and a refrigerator. Confirm the details for your room type when you book.
Which room types are there?+
Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, a deluxe studio suite and a penthouse. Layouts differ, so check the one you choose.
