Perfect Location…read more This is not a 4 star hotel but it does have a 4 star location. The hotel is a little run down but the rooms are decent. The beds were hard and the sheets a little scratchy. The staff however was friendly. Parking is difficult if you cannot find parking near the hotel on the surrounding streets. Look for the green paint on the roads, indicating free parking. The hotel is situated in the heart of Toledo just below the major cathedral and near the tourism office. From the hotel you can walk all over the city centre, no need to drive or take a bus. I had a room on the third floor (room 304) which had a beautiful view of the cathedral.

Thieves! Scam!!!! Do not fall for local aetist selling fake gold. We paid over $400 and got…read morescammed. Everywhere else, the same bracelets we sold for $65-80 and not as gold. Beware!!!

We visited in March, 2019, and found two artisans at work here one morning who were friendly,…read moreexplained their manufacturing process (in English), demonstrated it, patiently answered our questions, and did not pressure us to purchase. Later, I visited their sales room and found multiple displays of damascene with prices clearly posted and no pressure to purchase from Vicente. As far as I could see, all of damascene was produced on the premises as I had seen two men producing similar pieces just steps away the same morning. With close inspection I could see the damascene we purchased was not mass-produced like the sample that Vicente helpfully showed us for comparison. The damascene we purchased from Vicente (several small pieces with total cost about 80 Euros) all had the sharp indentations in the gold leaf from tools used by hand to finish the process. I saw enough manufacturing equipment on the premises as well as actual work conducted on the premises to not doubt Vicente's word that the pieces we purchased were produced there. Vicente asked to see my passport, and I believe he charged the total of the prices on the individual pieces. I do not remember him adding any VAT. Our visit to Artesania Burgueno to be one of the highpoints of our three days in Toledo. Vicente was friendly, not pushy, and informative.

Alcázar de Toledo is an excellent museum and absolutely worth visiting. Entry was only 5 euros and…read morethey have a basic security check where selfie sticks and drones are not allowed. They also provide lockers to store your items which makes walking around much more comfortable. No one really spoke English during our visit, but everyone was very helpful and made the experience easy. All of the exhibits were interesting and well maintained, and there is even a listening tour available in both English and Spanish which helps you understand the history behind what you are seeing. The third floor is the highest point in Toledo and offers incredible views of the city. It is definitely a highlight of the visit and a great spot for pictures. Overall, I would recommend this museum if you are visiting Toledo and have about two hours to look around. It is a well curated and memorable experience.

Toledo's massive Alcázar, one of the city's most magnificent buildings, is an imposing citadel that…read moresits atop one of the city's most historic sites. The Romans built the first palace here in the 3rd Century, and its ancient foundations can been seen in the massive foyer of the military museum that now calls the Alcázar home. Those foundations, now displayed as part of one of the largest archeological excavations in Spain, are the most interesting part of the massive complex, much of which was reconstructed following the palace's destruction in the 1930s, after a two-month siege by Franco's Nationalist forces. The Alcázar's fascinating role in the Spanish Civil War (it's basically Spain's version of the Alamo) isn't given the attention it deserves in the present museum, which focuses on Spain's military history from the Visigoths to World War II. The exhibits are interesting (particularly the collection of medieval armor and swords), but they seem random and disconnected, and the lack of detail on the history of the palace itself feels like a missed opportunity. Worth maybe an hour of your time, unless you're a military history buff, in which case it's probably worth two.

I hadn't originally planned to visit Toledo, but I'm glad I chose to take the train when I did add…read morethis side trip for Madrid. My mouth kind of dropped when I entered the train station. I've never been in one so beautiful, and spent probably 30-45 minutes taking photos. While it looks quite old this station is only a little over a century old (rail travel isn't a medieval mode of travel, of course). But the station is constructed in a neo-mudejar style, a reflection of the Spanish, Arabic history of this city. There is colored glass--I'm not sure if it's true stained glass or art glass--throughout. Though you don't need to take nearly as much time as I did, it's certainly worth a loop around the station to admire its beauty. It's a one-room building, so it won't take very long.

I don't know that I've ever seen a more beautiful train station. Really worth the time to…read moreexperience as a travel site in its own right. No need to hire the 6 Euro taxi, the bus comes often to take you up to Toledo, but it's also only a 30 minute walk if you're fit. The cafeteria is pleasant, there are a couple of restaurants including a Chinese joint across the street. Weekend trains are usualy sold out, but if you get back early than your return ticket you can sometimes rebook for the earlier train. Get back 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart, they have you line up and wait a bit before boarding.

A beautiful medieval city to visit in the Barcelona area…read more My family and I took a tour that included Toledo and Segovia, but I'd go on a tour to this city in one day only. It's very quiet, yet fascinating. The tapas and sangría that we had at a local bar were amazing. The Cathedral of Toledo is amazing!

Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive monumental and…read morecultural heritage. It is known as the imperial city. Toledo was my favorite place to visit while on vacation in Spain. It is only about thirty minutes by train from Madrid and I wish that I was able to spend more time here. When you arrive you can pick up a map that lists 30 places of interest. It would be difficult to see everything in one day so most people visit the top eight sites that includes the Cathedral. In addition to the touring they have a few restaurants and lots shops to poke in and out of.

We were a huge fan of this hotel! I would give it 5 stars but I'm quite picky about my ratings and…read morethink that 5 stars should be reserved for hotels that have everything that you could want/need (pool, hot tub, restaurants, etc.). Other than those extra amenities, Pintor El Greco was wonderful! It had so much character and was still very modern, spacious and comfortable. Of the 3.5 weeks traveling throughout Spain and Greece, this was definitely one of our top 3 favorite hotels. It is fairly central and close to all the sights you need to see in Toledo. They also have a great breakfast which we opted for considering we were taking a train out of Toledo and didn't want to fuss with walking even a little ways into the town to grab food. I believe the breakfast was 9euros/person, which isn't cheap, yet the spread was great and delicious. Definitely worth while if you want a larger breakfast and don't have the time or energy to find some place else to eat. We would recommend staying at this hotel to anyone staying at least a night in Toledo!

I loved this hotel and I love Toledo. This is not a luxury hotel, but it is in a great location…read moreand it has a lot of character. It seemed more German than Spanish, but it is a very old hotel that has been very well maintained. My room was mostly oak. It had wooden shutters that opened to the street. I have stayed in hotels in Barcelona, Valencia, Grenada and Malaga, but this is the only hotel that I would make an effort to visit again.