Parador de Cuenca

The convent of San Pablo, across the bridge

The Parador de Cuenca occupies the former convent of San Pablo, which Canon Juan del Pozo had built in 1523 in late Gothic Plateresque style. The same canon gave his name to the San Pablo bridge, which links the convent with the city above the Huécar gorge. That is why the Parador is where it is: on the other bank, facing the Hanging Houses, with the whole of Cuenca in front of you. It is the view people cross the bridge to see, and here you have it from the cloister, from the pool and from many windows.

Inside, the cloister is glazed and houses Julián Casado's "Serie Malevich. Variaciones sobre una misma estructura", 42 canvases painted between 1978 and 1982 from the ideas of the painter Kazimir Malevich. The café occupies the convent's former chapel, and the restaurant the monks' refectory.

Rooms and prices

There are four types: standard double, superior double, junior suite and suite. They have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, minibar, a safe big enough for a laptop and a hairdryer; wifi is free and there is room service and breakfast in the room. Ask specifically for views of the Hanging Houses when you book: it is the reason to sleep here.

In the November 2026 rate calendar, the room without breakfast started from €154 a night on weekdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays it went over €250. Breakfast or half board is chosen when you book.

Pool, sauna and Cuenca cooking

The outdoor pool is seasonal and has a panoramic view of the city. There is a gym, sauna, tennis court and a spa area with separate conditions and prices. The restaurant keeps up the shepherds' and muleteers' cooking of Cuenca, updated: zarajos, migas, ajoarriero and morteruelo, served in the refectory. The Parador also has rooms for events.

Car and walks

By car you arrive via the San Pablo climb, along the bottom of the gorge, without going into the old town. There is free outdoor parking, a paid garage and charging for electric cars. On foot, you cross the San Pablo bridge and in a few minutes you are in the old town, with the cathedral just around the corner. For dinner on the other side, the Restaurante Casas Colgadas is right opposite, on the other bank.