Ponferrada

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Ponferrada
Ponferrada
Ponferrada
Ponferrada
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Be amazed by the charm of the medieval wonder this city exudes, located at the foot of an impressive Knights Templar castle, and delight your senses with the excellent cuisine and natural beauty only the capital of the Bierzo region can offer.

Treat yourself to a fantastic holiday in Ponferrada and discover one of the most beautiful cities in Leon. You’ll feel as if you’ve travelled back to the 12th century, when the Order of Solomon’s Temple settled in this town and decided to build a Roman fortress, the superb Knights Templar castle that towers over the River Sil to this day. Cross its drawbridge, explore the weapons room, stables, and various towers, and before you know it, you’ll be imagining yourself in medieval times. If you are interested in the exciting world of the Knights Templar, you should definitely visit the Templar Library and the Ponferrada Centre of Investigation and Historical Study, where you can immerse yourself in the exciting history of the medieval order.

At the foot of the castle, you’ll see the city’s old town. Take advantage of the fantastic package holidays to Ponferrada to go exploring, and you’ll be amazed by the clock tower, as it is all that remains of the old walled part of the city. Also popular is the Museo del Bierzo, a museum about the Bierzo region, which is very close to the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the most important church in Ponferrada. You should also take time to visit the church of Santo Tomás de las Ollas, a Mozarabic hermitage that is located on the outskirts of the city.

The city also has excellent transport links with the rest of the Spanish mainland, meaning it couldn’t be easier to find cheap trips to Ponferrada. You can choose to come on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, as it is located along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. If you prefer, you can also opt to go by bus or train, as well as by plane, as its nearest airport is just 5 miles away, in Leon. However you get there, you should definitely rent a car to explore the Bierzo region and the rest of the province of Leon. What are you waiting for?

Hotel Temple Ponferrada
Hotel Temple Ponferrada
4 out of 5
Av. De Portugal 2, Ponferrada, Leon
The price is S$85 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$85
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ponferrada. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Castillo de los Templarios ...
7.6/10 Good! (201 reviews)
"It was a great theme in lieu with the Knights Templar castle"

Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2025

Hotel Temple Ponferrada
Hotel Ciudad de Ponferrada, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel Ciudad de Ponferrada, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
Av. Ronda Norte, nº 5, Ponferrada, León
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$116 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$116
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ponferrada. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Castillo de los Templarios ...
"Unfortunatly cafe only opens at 18.00 and no food served till 20.00."

Reviewed on 3 Jun, 2024

Hotel Ciudad de Ponferrada, Ascend Hotel Collection
AC Hotel Ponferrada by Marriott
AC Hotel Ponferrada by Marriott
4 out of 5
Avenida de Astorga, 2, Ponferrada, LEON
The price is S$117 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
S$117
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ponferrada. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Plaza del Ayuntamiento ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (297 reviews)
"Great place to stay in ponferrada."

Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2025

AC Hotel Ponferrada by Marriott
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Suite The Way
Apartamentos Suite The Way
3 out of 5
Plaza de Santocildes, 17, Astorga, Leon
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Astorga. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Museo Romano de ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Great place to start our journey
"Amazing, large apartment with huge comfortable beds, located in the middle of town. Bathrooms were very well appointed. Check in at nearby hotel, super helpful front desk employee, gave us a map and suggestions. They left us cakes and pods for the coffee machine."

Reviewed on 18 Oct, 2023

Apartamentos Suite The Way
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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