Plaza Mayor Travel Guide
Cáceres
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Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Wander around this spacious square in Cáceres’ historic center to take in a panorama of 15th-century streetscapes and the bustle of daily life.
Star Archway
Find out about the history of Cáceres when you spend time at Star Archway. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Tower of Bujaco
Explore one of Cáceres’ 12th-century Moorish fortifications and check out the building’s interpretive visitor center and magnificent rooftop views.
Church of San Francisco Javier
After visiting Church of San Francisco Javier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cáceres. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Torre De Las Ciguena
Named after the storks that nested in its high battlements, this medieval tower was part of the ancient Almohad Fortress and now presents sweeping views of the town.
Santa Maria Cathedral
See the golden tones of this remarkable Gothic cathedral’s timeworn stonework and explore the interiors to find ancient sepulchers and Romanesque relics.
Things to do
Cáceres: Concathedral of Santa Maria Ticket with Audio Guide
Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Top hotels in Plaza Mayor
Soho Boutique Casa Don Fernando
Not a huge choice but perfectly fine
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel la Boheme
Lovely one night stay in Hotel La Boheme in Cáceres. Location is brilliant just in the corner if the Plaza Mayor near the old town where you can visit all the historic locations. Plenty of options to eat nearby and the friendly owners also run a Teteria downstairs where you can sit in a little courtyard ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
APARTAMENTOS SOHO BOUTIQUE PLAZA MAYOR
Close to everything. Great service
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
El Patio Plaza Mayor Cáceres
Location excellent 👌! Decor and air conditioning amazing.
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025
Iberia Plaza Mayor
This is a terrific hotel! It's just a few feet from the Plaza Mayor (which is convenient but if you have a room facing the Plaza it will be very noisy at night). The rooms are spacious and very clean. The cost is reasonable and in my opinion one of the best value for Euro we experienced during our ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2014
Hotel Castilla
Other neighbourhoods around Plaza Mayor
Caceres Old Town
Unique features of Caceres Old Town include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Casa del Sol or Casa del Aguila while you're exploring the area.
San Juan
San Juan is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gran Teatro de Cáceres and San Juan Church.
Santiago
Travellers enjoy Santiago for its monuments and historical sites. Consider checking out Casa de los Toledo-Moctezuma while you're in the area.
Margallo
Margallo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Plaza Mayor and Episcopal Palace while you're in town.
Santa Clara
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Santa Clara. You might consider stopping by Visual Arts Centre Helga de Alvear Foundation while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Virgen de la Montaña
While Virgen de la Montaña isn't home to many top sights, Gran Teatro de Cáceres and Visual Arts Centre Helga de Alvear Foundation are some notable places to visit nearby.
