The 38 best places to go out in Leon

If you’re a Gaudí lover, don’t miss Casa Botines in León! I visited it today and was so pleased. The audio guide unveils so many fascinating details about the house, Gaudí’s life, and the hidden symbolism woven into the building’s design. The beautifully reconstructed rooms offer a glimpse into how the spaces would have looked in Gaudí’s time. A section allows to delve into Gaudí’s creative mind, his deep connection to nature, geometry, and meaning, making the experience even more special. On the third floor, a rich art collection awaits, with highlights being Dalí’s Divine Comedy illustrations and Goya’s Caprichos. An inspiring and beautifully curated visit, highly recommended to anyone intrigued by Gaudí’s world beyond Barcelona!

Lovely Gaudi building. The building process documented on interesting display boards in Spanish and English. The highlight for us was the Goya etchings, the Los Caprichos, on the 3rd floor. A look into the mind of a genius artist.

One of only three Gaudi buildings outside of Barcelona, Casa Botines is perhaps Gaudi's most conservative structure. That said it is still wild in its irregular beauty.

The building is very nice, but the museum part is very plain. Maybe it is because I am a foreigner, but I couldn't watch and analyze too long some modern arts and old house parts, just like the bathroom. There are 3 levels, and there are rooms where just posters about the architecture and methods. I don't regret this 9 euro, but I thought it would be something amazing (according to the lot of good reviews).

Great modernist building in Leon 🔝 Casa Botines is one of the three projects outside Barcelona by Antoni Gaudi. When in Leon don’t miss it ! Highly recommended ! Camino de Santiago ( 21 apr - day 18 ) Visited April 2025

Casa Botines is a must-visit landmark in León, especially for those interested in architecture, history, or the works of Antoni Gaudí. One of only a few Gaudí buildings located outside of Catalonia, Casa Botines stands out with its neo-Gothic façade, pointed towers, and striking stonework—resembling more a medieval castle than a city building. The museum inside offers a well-curated experience that combines art, architecture, and history. Visitors can learn about Gaudí’s vision, the building’s origins as a textile warehouse and bank, and its later restoration. The exhibition includes original sketches, furniture, and informative displays in both Spanish and English, making it accessible to international visitors. There are also temporary exhibitions and a small but interesting art collection on the upper floors. A highlight is the chance to see some of the original architectural elements up close, as well as the preserved office spaces that transport you back in time. The building is also beautifully lit in the evening and worth viewing from the outside, even after hours. Casa Botines isn’t just for architecture enthusiasts—it’s a key piece of León’s cultural heritage and a great stop for anyone wanting to appreciate Gaudí’s lesser-known but equally impressive work.

Stunning building by Gaudi, it’s not as decorated as those building in Barcelona, with those details display in English as well, help us to be more enjoyable to know about stories behind this place!

Visited the outside of the Basilicia de San Isidoro, which was illuminated at night. What a site! When time permits, will return to visit the inside.

Disappointed because you aren't allowed to take any pictures inside for some reason. Not a church really, it's more of a museum with some interesting items, but few stand out. The description of what the called the Holy Grail has been changed to the cup of Dona Urraca The best part was the mausoleum of the Kings of León

We booked the 5:00pm English tour (about 45 min) through the monastery & museum. The frescoes are stunning and the museum small but with beautiful exhibits. Incredible library and song books. Our guide was easy to understand and gave us great information on the contents of the museum. Not one second of time wasted. So glad we booked the tour, it was well worth the small fee. What would make this a 5* experience for sure is if we could have taken photos. The frescoes and artifacts are stunning but hard to hold in our memories without photos. Photos are allowed in the cloister only.

Am starting to feel Spanish after many Spanish masses and benedictions. Beautiful church, with kind priests. We were able to receive a pilgrim's blessing and some song after mass had ended. Thank you!

So gorgeous and lovely. Really enjoyed it there was a pamphlet to follow along in English

Beautiful, more than 1000 years old church in unbelievably good condition. It has seat-heating as well, so you can enjoy it comfortably even during the chilly Leon winters.

Although it has to play second fiddle to the Cathedral it is a beautiful church in it's own right. Situated in an exquisite square on the Camino route out of Leon it is well worth a visit.

Free tours are provided in the morning (short) and afternoon (longer), both in Spanish only. You need to put your name down on a piece of paper at 10am in the moring if you want to join the free tour. I don't really understand Spanish but it was nice to be able to walk around inside this former palace.

Why pretend not to speak English when your job is to represent your city to visitors? I just don't get that mentality. Upon arrival at the Palacio de los Guzmanes we were directed to a room where a woman was organising tours. I addressed the woman in Spanish and asked if she spoke English. She replied in Spanish 'the visit is in Spanish only'. I have never studied Spanish and do not claim to speak the language but I speak Italian and French and thanks to that could grasp what she was saying. I nodded and said that it was ok, we would join the tour anyway. She noted down our names and confirmed the time and place where the tour began, still in Spanish. When the tour began, I noted that she spoke in fluent English, but really good English, to a Dutch couple. Why do that, why make out you don't speak a language when you do? Surely the aim is to showcase your city and your country to visitors? Surely the fact that you speak fluent English is an asset? With a dozen or so visitors, the tour began. There were five English speakers (the Dutch couple, my wife, my son and I) and a family who originated from Southern China (my wife is Chinese and noted that they spoke Chinese), plus four Spanish people. OK, we are in Spain and the tour is in Spanish, but with half of the group speaking no Spanish, and non Spanish speakers making up more than half of the group, why not make a bit of an effort? Perhaps a short summary in English would have been enough to satisfy everyone? The result was that the Dutch couple left bored halfway through the tour, my son and I double guessed via French and Italian translating to my wife, the Chinese family concentrated on taking photos, and two Spanish couples chatted with the guide. Great result for the city of Leon.

When I visited they said you can’t tour by yourself. I can only understand a bit of Spanish and apparently according to reviews, the tour groups are only in Spanish. It’s much more efficient if you can view it by yourself without being locked in a tour group that you can’t even understand. Furthermore, the fact that a tour group exists means León recognizes this is a tourist spot; either give the non-Spanish speakers freedom to explore the place (>15 minutes) or give them an English tour.

Tour only in Spanish and the lady who gave the tour seemed to have some English but we were left sittin and standing in the courtyard and the government chamber like dummies. Pity we wasted our time. I googled the basics about the place while sitting there. Bored and frustrated.

Very nice place for a quick visit The guided tour is very cheap and totally worth it, they show you the main room upstairs which is very beautiful The best thing about this tour is the lovely lady who was giving the tour when we went, she gave a lot of very cool facts and told us many things about the place, Leon, and in general anything related that you might ask her and more. Highly recommended guided visit tour

Guided tour only in Spanish... I wish this was made clear before we bought tickets at the machine which gave information in several different languages! 5 minutes would have been enough looking around but we were locked in for an hour!

The tour is quite boring. Not much to see, a lot of explanations.

The Leon Cathedral is a tremendous landmark that helps take Camino de Santiago pilgrims back in time to imagine what the area would have been like 800 years ago when this cathedral was built. The area around the cathedral is spacious and offers a sense of relaxation while having coffee or a meal .

The cathedral is so beautiful The visit is nice and it is worth the price The audio guide is clearly not good enough. It is only 5 very long recording. Would be good to inspire from Oviedo

Fabulous church inside and out. Stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings are amazing. Tickets are not cheap but do not mind paying as it goes to the upkeep of this amazing cathedral. Loved that we take photos of the inside to keep our memories fresh of the glorious interior. No restrooms available.

Wow, wow, wow. The stained glass and scale is striking. I'm not sure we could build this now. There is no reduced entrance for pilgrims, which is unusual, but the visit worth the €7. The audio-tour was cool as well. Just the right amount of detail and explanation of points of interest for my sore feet.

Breathtakingly beautiful! Around £5 to get in, which I think is a steal!!! There is a little cafe on the corner to the right which has the loveliest staff! Go there…. Not the ones opposite the church itself!

Its just Wow! When you are inside that building and you see those stained glass windows… your jaw will drop to the ground!

This is an architectural gem. Well worth visiting. They have audio in several languages and it’s a self guided tour.

Worth the tour We enjoyed a free entrance on Saturday to both the Iglesia the museum but also to cloister

Amazing! I found it as beautiful if not even more impressive than León Cathedral. Go to the rooms beyond the church main room. It is spectacular. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.

Lovely place to visit. I initially thought that was an entrance fee for it but it is free. Don’t miss the cloister, very beautiful! Definitely worth the visit. Make sure you check hours as they close on the afternoons.

Large open plaza with fountains set in the ground. A lovely place to sit near the river surrounded by some very old and historic building. Entrance fee charged to go in the museum (of Leon)

It's a part of the museum of León and the entrance is free. Convent was built in XVI century. Museum's part has a lot of objects of middle age and baroque. And another part is a hotel now.

The renovation of the building is more than you can expect. It includes a Museo de León exhibition in religious topics. The Iglesia is on the Way of Santiago (El Camino), so you can wonder the building in any time. Perfect place with the amazing and great square to have a rest and get dozens of experiences about León and its past and present.

Impressive building with great detail of work out in to arches, doors and borders of facade, must visit inside of the convent as it's not only free but also give you highlights of 3rd century old Stones and tombs.

What a horror of place. The Morcilla is good but not the best and definitely not worth to take the insults and bad character of the owner and cook. The guy insults people, accused and agreed several groups during the 20min we were here. From “I’m not serving you” to calling bad names to some girls there. Really AVOID this place!

Rude. We went to try what is supposed to be he best morcilla but the cook was so rude we didn’t stay. I have never been treated so badly in one instant. Avoid this place

if you want to try the best morcilla in Leon, you need to know your place, make the queue, no special requests, only local wine, pay cash and enjoy!! Worth it!!

I am basing my 5 star review only based on the Morcilla de Leon. It was one of the best ones I tried in Leon as well as being the spiciest version which I really enjoyed. The owner was there alone and was friendly but I could see service being an issue although it was not my experience. The Morcilla is worth any other issue in my opinion.

This place is nice to go only for some tapas. The morcilla is a must to try! I liked it a lot that I even bought some take away. Quite affordable and giving a bar/cantina vibe. Great place to meet for a tapa and a picudo wine before dinner.

They won't serve you if you're not Spanish and they are rude about it. Have some self respect and go elsewhere.

Fatal.

If you enjoy history and historical artifacts very recomendable. Si few of these museums actually have the original furniture and artifacts. With reading a little bit about the history of the original owners before you go, but not essential

(Translated by Google) A great museum, with an exceptional and fascinating guide. We discover a superb house in its original state. A must do. (Original) Un super musée, avec un guide exceptionnel et passionnant. On y découvre une superbe maison dans son jus. À faire absolument.

(Translated by Google) Super recommended, we went as a family group and we loved it. Very interesting to know the history, not only of the family and its legacy, but of the time. A 10 for the guide for his culture, kindness and friendliness and how well he explains it. Recommended to go even with smaller children. (Original) Super recomendable, fuimos un grupo en familia y nos ha encantado. Muy interesante conocer la historia, no sólo de la familia y su legado, sino de la época. Un 10 para la guía por su cultura, amabilidad y simpatía y lo bien que lo explica. Recomendable para ir incluso con niños más pequeños.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent museum!!! Alvaro was an excellent guide, demonstrating his knowledge. During the tour, you're transported back in time by the sheer number of artifacts preserved. Thank you so much for the hospitality. (Original) Magnífico museo!!!. Alvaro ha sido un excelente guía demostrando su conocimiento. Durante el recorrido te trasladas a aquella época por la cantidad de objetos que conservan. Muchísimas gracias por el trato.

(Translated by Google) I have attended this museum as a Pedagogy student under the recommendation of a teacher, and without a doubt, it has been a very good idea. I recommend the visit to all audiences, since it is not only interesting, but also allows you to understand the historical context of the Pedagogy that was defended. All this, without a doubt, thanks to the perfect explanation. (Original) He asistido a este museo como estudiante de Pedagogía bajo recomendación de una profesora, y sin duda, ha sido una muy buena idea. Recomiendo la visita a todos los públicos, ya que no solo es interesante, sino que también permite comprender el contexto histórico de la Pedagogía que se defendía. Todo ello, sin duda, gracias a la perfecta explicación.

(Translated by Google) It's impressive what this man brought to Spain. Every visit to León requires a visit to this museum from the period. I loved it. The maximum number of visits is 12. I recommend getting tickets the day before, otherwise you won't see it. The way this man set up the house is impressive. (Original) Impresionante lo que está hombre trajo a España, toda visita a León es obligatorio entrar en esta cada museo de la época. Me has encantado. Visitas máximo 12 personas, recomiendo coger las entradas el día anterior, sino no la ves. Lo de impresionante como monto este señor la casa.

(Translated by Google) We entered the Cossio Room. This space is free to visit. It's a fascinating attraction for lovers of education and history. Some objects are surprising, but above all, the history of educational values. (Original) Accedimos a la sala Cossio. Es gratuita la visita a este espacio. Curioso para los amantes de la educación y la historia. Sorprenden algunos objetos pero sobre todo la historia de valores educativos

This is an excellent FREE museum. It is well curated and follows the history of the area around Leon from prehistory to modern times. Make sure to go up and down the correct stairs to follow the history in order. The displays were very nice with many surprising artifacts. Description boards in Spanish and English. There are lockers at the entrance for bags. Kind people at reception.

Great items, I always am amazed by the quality of objects in regional Spanish museums. They have a rich history.

Nice museum, Leon was an important roman town, there are many objects of daily life, war weapons.Another part of the museum is dedicated to paintings.It is worth to visit.

This is a medium sized museum spread over three floors. There are some English descriptions provided. When I visited there a temporary exhibit of coins was on display. There is a good collection of Roman tomb stones on display in the basement, which I found quite interseting. Worth a visit.

Employees are very rude. At 1:30pm they begin following you around as if you are a criminal. Actually they want you out by 1:45 so they can close at 2pm. They turn off all the lights even if you are in an exhibit making it very unsafe and dangerous for the individual left in that room. Exhibits are incredible but workers should be ashamed of themselves. Their time is clearly more important than the safety of their patrons or the masterpieces they work to show the world.

The displays are interesting and beautiful (-:

Small but excellent museum where you are going to find ancient Ibero-Celtic and Roman artifacts, Medieval art and many other interesting things. Ticket costs only 2 mere Euros. So, let's support the culture! 🤣 Visitors are allowed to take non commercial photo without flash light and tripod. Highly recommended!

Great wine! Freshly cooked potatoes chips cooked right in front of you!

If you’re American, The patatas picantes free tapa rival Bojangles fries. They’re that good, great selection of inexpensive local wines!

Take your drink... (we are in Spain, wine is the best option) and you will have a small plate with amazing french fries made on the spot. A full immersion in the typical Spanish experience.

Really good & abundant spicy fried potatoes pincho washed down with good organic albarín white wine. The best, the owner Inmaculada. Pilgrim friendly bar.

Homemade fries with a pinch of hot paprika.

Busy local bar. Great potato tapas. Staff good.

Nice wine and patatas tapa. We returned two days in a row.

We didn't even get in, as we went early to try the famous croquetas, but long enough after their opening time, and they just told us to wait outside because they were not open yet. Literally, they kicked us out. Not cool.

We tried the local red wine (Prieto Picuro) with the mixed olives tapa. Both delicious and together less than €3

Truly great lunch, superb tapas, the chorizo was amazing, the morcilla de Leon absolutely delicious, fabulous scallops!

You get one croquette to your wine. Good but nothing very special

Friendly service. Food looked better than it tasted.

Croquetas ok

Perfect

Disappointing experience. Views are great and our starter was very nice but the veal main was chewy and overcooked. Couldn’t eat half of it and although the manager apologised I was still charged the full amount. The fish was nice although contained some bones.

First of all, I would like to point out the terrible, unacceptable length of the waiter's (or hostess's, don’t know exactly what he was doing constantly near waiters, it seems was helping them) nails, Pablo's. It's horrible and shameful if you allow staff with such nails to serve people. The second thing I would like to point out is the absolutely poor level of the cuisine. We took tuna tartare and, apart from the spiciness, we didn't feel anything at all. It shouldn't be like that. We also took the tongue and it was old, not at all fresh. They barely grated the cheese. Then we wanted to order two cocktails. As it turned out, it was impossible to order either a negroni or a caipirinha, or most of what's on the menu. With all this, the prices look pretentious. The only good thing about this place is the view of the city.

Very tasty olives and cheese board. The service helped us find out where to buy the good olives, but we didn’t find them unfortunately. A very good spontaneous experience.

Excellent food, however, the bill (la cuenta) was totally incorrect. We were charged twice for at least half our meals. When we queried the bill, the waitress seemed angry and rude, and also didn't even ask what was wrong, which to me seems that they knowingly gave us an incorrect bill,which is very dishonest. This left a very bad taste for us, despite the amazing food. I would recommend this place for sure, but be sure to check the cost at the end.

Service was slow and unorganised really. Food was ok, turbot was over cooked which was a huge shame.

Incredible food, Amazing views

Just a very mediocre place not worth the money. Even the view is available from literally couple of tables

Price - 32E for 8 croquetes on a plate and 8 slices of manchego on a plate with two tiny bits of bread. I’ve paid 8E total in other places for this. Drinks also expensive. The waiter seemed annoyed from start to finish.

Leon and tapas are the best 👌. Camarote Madrid is one of the best

Horrible service. Mechanical and rude service. We came for some food and drinks. We asked if they had a couple of Tapas they have on the menu and the barman said NO, only Olives, Chips and Salmorejo. After some time I see other people getting the Garlic soup and other things. So I really didn't get this type of discrimination on what you can order. Leon is full of Tapas bars... don't waste your time here and go somewhere else.

My favorite thing about this place is the atmosphere. It’s nostalgic in that the decorations, bar, and staff uniforms seem to come out of a time from Spain’s past. They serve the best rice tapa in town. I come here every time I’m in Leon. It’s also where many locals go, which means it’s good!

Semplicemente… the best! Tapas and Raciones absolutely of top level, really typical environment, nice to be here. You can’t miss it

Important to book a place in advance!! There is the Bar, the Restaurant and the terrace. Would definitely recommend to go and have the experience and the food there, a little bit expensive but the view from the terrace is magnificent viewing on the cathedral. Next time I’m in town I’ll go there again.

One of the highlights of my May/June 2016 camino. Fantastic atmosphere, packed with locals on a Saturday afternoon, moms, dads, kids, grandparents... real slice of Spanish life. Best paella (as a tapa!!!) I ate in Spain. Love the server's outfits with the oversize flowers. A must to see the real Spain on your camino.

Nice restaurant. Waiter was friendly and helpful. Didn't speak English but that's our problem to get around which we did no issue at all. Food was delicious.

Rude staff. Wouldn’t allow us to drink outside as it was busy, then when inside waiter literally pushed my wife multiple times to get past. Passive aggressive behaviour. Generally rude. Shouldn’t behave like this. Should be addressed by the manager.

Excellent service and delicious food. Thankyou!

The waiter obviously objected to our lack of Spanish and was very unhelpful. Came out with the other parties meals and three plates treating it like tapas. My meal didn’t come until I had left. Worst dining experience in Spain so far. I have been here over a month. Don’t stop here. We saw others leave and should have. Saw that I could add to venting my spleen about this restaurant. My wife and friend stayed as their food had come out but my meal was about 30 minutes after theirs. The waiter continued to be awe full to them and was rude and aggressive to them even more so after I had left. He tried to Bully them. The rudeness and aggressiveness continued to the till when they paid. The man at the till continued the rude aggressive behaviour. We really wish we had left before we had ordered like a table next to us did who had the same waiter. Don’t go to this restaurant. There are several in the plaza and I am sure they won’t be as bad as this one. Appalling.

I was visiting Leon for one day, I stopped here to get some Tapas. The food is very reasonably priced and is good quality. The owner of the bar was extremely generous and friendly. I even saw him give a free plate of patatas to a refugee boy who came in hungry and asking for food. A nice experience all around and a business worth supporting!

I ve been lead by the google recommendations and got proven right. The food was excellent. As i ordered and communicated in spanish, everything was easy goin. i ordered patatas bravas, croquettes and a plate of jamon with a beer. all my specials wishes and questions have been answered and fulfilled and the food was very fine. The prices are okay. full recommendation!

Beautiful location in a nice small square, with lots of bars. Very busy inside and out. Had drinks and free tapas of ham and potato Bravos. Also tried a small bowl of there lentil soup which was lovely. Food going out looked good.

Nice food, friendly service, frequented by locals. Complementry tapas with drinks and a meal menu serving full or half size plates. I can recommend the mushrooms.

Great busy, divey diner in León. Probably the farthest north bar in León’s main bar areas. Unlike the rest of León this place is not really for tapas - though housemade fried potatoes with mayo and optional paprika are served free with drinks. It is expected that you order a racion. Plenty of good stuff to chose from. Mussels in paprika and tomato sauce is always a hit, everything else looked good too especially the pig ear and asadura (pig organs). 1 full size racion is more than enough for 2 ppl to split with bread, maybe get a half racion for 2 people if you’re planning on having other tapas in Leon too Service is gruff but friendly, classic old man bar vibes. English probably not spoken. Packed with locals, gets full at peak hours. Fun, boisterous, loud, familial atmosphere.

Disclaimer: I love patatas in general, so my review can seem a bit biased for those who don’t love them, but those who do, it’s nr 1 place to go! I visited this place 6-7 times before I wrote this review, to be sure that It’s not my first impression which is typically better than the actual deal. Additionally I visited around 4-5 other bars where they also offer patatas, just to have a comparison point. So in conclusion this is for sure the best place to go for a glass of beer/wine + some patatas. Patatas are homemade and really good, the quantity is good also. But it’s not about the patatas only, it’s the combination of good atmosphere, good patatas and beer and authentic people working there. The main barman there (dark haired man) is one of coolest people I have met in food industry, he is genuine, authentic and really welcoming, as is all the other staff. You really do feel that this is your “home bar” (a term that I did not understand before) where you are welcomed when you enter. Bravo for excellent service and great experience! Anyway if you are in Leon and want to have a beer with tapas (I suggest patatas) in authentic chill environment then try not to miss this place.

Came to have tapas mid-afternoon; found the place to be small and rather chaotic. Once i managed to order food, service was fast and the pulpo was amazing!!

Very simple local bar, but the best albóndigas (homemade meatballs) & patatas!! Super nice owner.

We were refused service (for drinks/tapas) as we weren’t ordering portions/rations so went elsewhere, it was one of our favourite bars on our last visit to Leon so a bit of a shame

Great, simple, local tapas bar tucked away in a little backstreet just 2 minutes from the Basilica. Generous portions of delicious food made this one of the favourite experiences on our trip.

A relatively small museum which nonetheless has very well selected and engaging expositions. The short film by Markus Muntean & Adi Rosenblum was very powerful & beautiful. It's not open on Monday.

great venue for contemporary art, I like the selection, it is so well balanced in all disciplines of the visual arts. From photography , sound , spatial instalation , painting, video , to contemporary "collectible design" (art design ). A must visit cultural spot in Leon.

A large exhibition space showcasing modern art from locally and around the world. It's not very central to León but worth a slight walk and only standard 3€ entry.

Really interesting selection of International artists, curated to relate to the local resident community and visitors alike … I particularly enjoyed the exhibition Concretos modernist architectural design era themed exploration of the material and its ideological and material impact …

As often the case , the building is more inspiring than exhibition/artists. For only €3 pp it is worthwhile to explore the building.

The building is somewhat more impressive than the exhibits in my opinion. There wasn’t a lot of decent art - lots of self-absorbed artists and their pretty average fare

Beautiful building in a fantastic and historic city

Fantastic Vermouth experience in the romantic barrio of the old town! Staff was very friendly and helpful making good choices in the large variety of Vermouth offered! Also the food was very well above average of the rest of town. I would recommend smaller groups and as always some kind of Spanish language knowledge.

Here 1:30 pm Mon/8 Aug. The daily special requires 2 people and as I didn't feel the urge to eat twice the food or take one of them to go, i opted to order off the regular menu. I enjoyed the Iberian Secreto pork cut, quite tender and reminds me of veal. Friendly service.

We needed a quiet break from touring and tapas/pintxos. This place was perfect and we had an excellent, delicious hamburger (no me crtiques por algo más americano) with papas fritas-- lightly fried potatoes. For the purists, I had an excellent vino rosado.

Friendly and helpful, our server helped us pick out the best the night had to offer. Incredible food, great vermouth, and a fun and lively atmosphere.

Went on a very quiet Monday morning and had the steak. Absolutely delicious but make sure you order something else with it

Great vermouth bar. We wanted to eat but it was toobusy when we were there.

There are many choices for a good dinner, but this spot sure is one of the best. Iinformal but very well attended, mix with the local to have Vermu, or just a delicious dinner to start El Camino. For dessert, ask for the "pijamas"... a sampler of home made sweets.

Woah, Leon history is Iberia's history! It was so interesting! And the guide was the best guide we ever had, she had 0 problems explaining further when we asked. Outstanding!

My two stars come from the fact that we were not informed the main exhibition was under maintenance. It would've been nice to know this and ponder whether we wanted to visit it or not. The second thing is that visitors are not allowed to take pictures inside.

There is no admission charge and they have a free tour that lasts about 45 minutes. I would suggest taking this tour if you have an excellent command of the Spanish language, and you are extremely interested in the subject matter.

Amazing (free) tour with María! She explained everything in an interesting way and even helped clarify some things in English for me. Highly recommend. Urraca forever! The gentleman at the desk was also super friendly but I didn’t catch his name.

It was interesting but not a lot to see in comparison to the museum of Leon, although the descriptions were all in Spanish.

Nice,exhibitionisme about the kingdom of Leon starting from the middle ages

Nice things to see but only spanish

From the moment you walk in, the warm and modern ambiance sets the tone for a relaxed yet sophisticated meal. The staff is attentive, professional, and knowledgeable about the menu, providing thoughtful recommendations tailored to your preferences.We were served by a girl from Venezuela (so sorry I forget her name). Impeccable service. Inventive n tasty dishes. Highly recommended.

The food is as amazing as you'd expect of a Michelin star restaurant and cheaper than expected. The wine pairing is delicious and local with good explanation. At €26 or so it's really great value! The menu changes every couple of weeks so you can always expect something new. I've been several times and will continue to return.

went during summer. the food was very fresh and thoughtful and the staff were accomodating and friendly. the value is incredible and the wine pairing is a must

Although we did not have reservations, the staff truly took exceptional care of us and personally made sure each course of our meal was an outstanding experience to remember. The foods and flavors became works of art, blending the 7 Caminos of Leon with the chef's brilliant culinary imagination. After my third Camino, walking the Camino de Madrid, I say to the chef, "Excellente y Ultreia!"

Pretty amazing Degustation. Especially given the price. The value here is very strong. I’ll dream of that little Rueben sandwich.

Great interpretation of the traditional dishes from Castille and one of the best quality price balance I ever had. I strongly recommend the experience if you are around León

Amazing place. One of the best Michelin Starred restaurants I have tried.

I was welcomed here Easter Sunday, and had the Menú del Día. First course I had chorizo croquetas, which were served hot with good cheese flavor and a crispy, chewy crust. For pizza I had the SICILIANA - Tomate, mozzarella, bacón, cebolla, gambas, chiles, nata, ajo y albahaca. This is a little spicy, with good flavors of the onion and shrimp. The crust was light and crispy. I added a full ration of flan for dessert, and it was very good, only surpassed by one in my experience. I recommend.

Delicious salads and pizza. We ordered the menu option, very filling at a good price.

Perfect pizza. A bit of a hidden gem in the touristy part of León. Don’t expect anything fancy or classy, just perfect pizza.

Soooo many pizza options! Good if you like thin pizzas. Very uncomfortable seats and dirty toilets.

We tried their local pizza (with chestnuts and "cecina" ham). It's amazing! And the staff is frienfly and helpful.

Great pizza... Gluten free options too.

Really nice service and place to eat. Cheap and tasty ! Definitely worth to go there.

Great place with many beer selection and good tapas to complement. Love their scallops and the steak is amazing! Good atmosphere in the outside patio!

Patio dining under cover and foliage. Hard seats but good atmosphere in a great city. Recommend garlic prawns and certainly the scallops. Budget a starter and two mains with bread and a bottle wine at around €35

🙋‍♂️The service was great, They recommended the "Solomillo patio" and it really tasted like a speciality. 🏠The place is pretty and you really don't feel cold but neither warm, if it's windy sometimes it can be cold. 🍗The food was really good, I just needed to include some bread because I ordered it after and they just give me from some of days ago..... 💰Talking about the price, the quality and taste of the food was great and the space is great and in the center of the city so is not expensive. 🌟7/10

Horrible service. As soon as I stood up to go to the toilet, they cleared the table, and put a reserved sign on the table. They even moved my bag from the table to behind the bar. I wasnt offered the desert that's part of the offer. Just because I don't speak Spanish they did not treat me like a normal customer. Won't be going again.

The location is great, the drinks ok, but the service is horrible. Some young guys walk there as if they own the place.

It was fantastic, I am a study abroad student and have been living in various cities in Spain for the last two months and this restaurant was definitely my friends and I favorite. High quality food, large portions, great drinks, very affordable and very very nice atmosphere. 10/10

Nice environment for a comfortable lunch with good food and service. Set lunch at €19 with drink is a plus.

Amazing food and attention. Recommended gluten free food for celiac.

An amazing restaurant. Delicious food. Friendly service. Excellent wine list. Great desserts. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Very traditional Leonese. Very much a locals place, which is great given some of the high concentration of tourists at other establishments. Reservations are strongly recommended to the point of being a necessity.

Impeccable service, fabulous food, friendly and relaxed ambience. Felt a little daunted with my poor Spanish, which has led to some difficult experiences at other restaurants but we were put right at ease here and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. I'd happily revisit Leon just to eat here again.

Came here with my wife as part of our honeymoon. Without a doubt we had the best codfish and steak dishes of our lives. The service was very good and attentive. Overall a great experience.

Very good food. very good service. Try carpacio and T Bone steak. Amazing...

The presentation is nice but the food is bland. Ordered two dishes, and they both tasted the same. Pricey but tasteless

Beautiful place. Incredible food. Unbeatable service. Highly recommended.

I went to this bar because I’ve seen it had good reviews. But the burger I ordered had not well cooked meet inside. In some parts was raw. I hope I won’t have food poisoning. Turns out that the good reviews is for the previous owner of the place.

Great food and atmosphere where there is friendly service to go along with the great beer too. I found this place to be just off the main strip but close to where people still pass through so you can sit and enjoy the outside when nice. Tapas are great and the beer is spot on with variety and flavor. Definitely a spot you have to try when in the city.

music - the best, beer - the best, children burger - 6/10

Craft beer and a tapa of Jamon and fresh baguette. Goes well together and delicious. Love the outside space with glass covered roof. Great to see young kids and adults alike in a pub/ bar enjoying an evening out.

Outstanding beer selection (I believe that we tried them all), and they come with thinly sliced Serrano ham, which was excellent too. Busy on the day we visited, but very easy to find some space near the bar or adjoining spaces.

Service was excellent by the lady who served me The beer is also very good. The octopus was good but not great because towards the thick part, it was tough and chewy.

Really good beer and a very cute place. The huevos roco are excellent. Beware the portions are larger than typical tapas.

Juanjo and his team take you on a fantastic journey through the best products of León, cooked with true mastery. The tasting menu is creative, elegant, and deeply rooted in local tradition, while the service is warm and attentive, and the desserts are absolutely outstanding! A must-visit in León!

Fantastic experience! They only offer a tasting menu. The dishes were all so unique and creative. My favorite dish was a cider ceviche. The staff was incredibly attentive. The Chefs hand delivered some dishes to the table. I really enjoyed myself at this restaurant. I recommend trying this place for dinner !!

Pablo is a very nice guy, helped us with getting the bus and charging our phone, always provided very good service. The food is great and prices are fair. They have a varied menu and you will always find something you like. Happy one year anniversary to the restaurant! See you next time

Beautifully presented dishes, good taste, quality food, very friendly service.

Best restaurant in Leon. Truly nice experience

Absolutely wonderful!!!! Modern clean and friendly! I have dined here in my Easter's holidays in Leon Spain. The menu is varied with the freshest ingredients ever from Leon product. Presented and prepared beautifully. A good reasonable price wine list too. Average price with top end quality! Go on to spoil yourself!!💖 Thank you so much Juanjo,Yolanda and Restaurante Pablo staff !!!!!!💖

This is a fine restaurant. Every dish we had was very good. We thought the meal was well worth the price.

We tried the Iberian Rice and it was so so so good! The staff is really nice and the place has a great spasnish atmosphere. 10000% recommend

This was a very diner Arroz negro and wine ! The staff was extremely pleasant Food was good and the local wine from Leon was very good too Overall a very good diner

Excellent food great service however be prepared to have Spanish style Tapas on the feet as it gets pretty crowded on weekends, little portions of tapas compared to prices per tapas but good quality.

The service were fantastic and in good location but the squid I had was a bit dry by itself as it has no accompanied with other side dish. Some menu were only good for two persons. Overall it was OK.

We ordered one portion to share, bread and 2 Beers and we were going to order desert after. The first waiter obviously didn’t like that and put pressure to order more. We accidentally spilled half a beer, partly on the bread, and another waiter (without asking us) took away the bread and the beer, telling us, he would bring us a new one. In the end they made us pay twice for the beer and the bread which they had taken away without asking although it was still half full. I’m the end 30 euros for one very simple portion, 2 beers and a cake to share.

Brought us a beer we didn't order and charged us for it. Brought us bread we didn't order and charged us €3 for it. Final result: €69 for an utterly mediocre meal.

The steak I ordered was so undercooked that it was like it was still alive and living in the fields. The meat was not seasoned at all and it is super obvious that the chef was lazy. Super sad because the server was really helpful and nice. However, 20 euros for that dish when I might as well go to McDonalds and get food that unironically is 200 times better and more flavorful. Sad.

Set behind the Iglesia de Santa Maria del Camino, Plaza del Grano is an open space that is relatively quiet. Nice place to stop.

Lovely, happy entry. Original stone square from when it was a grain market. Several cafes with outside tables, a statue/fountain. It feels like a different city. Nicer than Plaza Mayor. To find it look for Santa Maria del Camino church (our tourist attraction map didn't clearly indicate the plaza). Definitive worth a visit.

Beautiful little space, peaceful and wonderfully faded. Time passing is visible in the stones

A place easily pass as an average plaza / mini park, but don't be fool because is full of history and it's charming will win your envy of loving the idea of residing facing it

Comfortable spot to have a drink under shade

Beautiful historic square. Good cafes and taverns.

Our favorite plaza in Lèon. An ideal and quiet area to relax with a Cerveza or a vino !

This building is stunning. Just had a wine with free tapas chips & meatballs which was lovely. Food menu looks great. Abit pricey if your on a budget, but looks amazing menu.

OMG, if I could give 10 from 5, aaaaaa believe me. The best ever, local cuisine, friendly and helpful staff. About food, 200 from 10, its the best what you can tasted in this region. Bar, amazing, Raquel the best bar tender whom I ever I met in my life. Please reserve table in advance in the restaurant❤️❤️❤️

Fantastic service from Raquel and her colleagues. Excellent food. Great variety of wines. Reseve in advance .. absolutely recommend.

Decoration outstanding. Medieval style with much wood and stone everywhere. Quality of food far from ideal. I did not expect such a bad quality in such a beautiful place. The menu is not very appealing. Music is not for the place and it is too loud. Id expect more background and calm music. Locationnis good.

We came late, but no problem. Excellent kitchen perfect service. Very instagramable too.

A classical bar&restaurant where traditional local and international food can be enjoyable, excellent service at the right price.

Excellent food. Good variation of local cuisine.

Very slow service for simple food when it is not busy. Had the pimientos con patatas, Leon Morcilla and croquetas. It was all home made but took too long to come >45 minutes. The bread I was given was stale.

With lots of restaurants to choose from you are never sure you will make the right choice. We definitely did! Delicious "raciones" (croquettes, padron peppers, scrambled eggs, empanadas) and the best calamari I have ever eaten. All brought out with friendliness and enthusiasm. And of course, you get to see the people of Leon coming and going through the plaza in this beautiful city.

Great sardines and chicken wings! Good chicken wings in Europe always surprise me but they were worth it. The calamari was from a big squid, my least preferred type so I took off a star for that. Maybe it’s out of season so they little ones are hard to come by.

Very cute tapas place with very large portions- they give you the option of ordering halfs and when the food comes you are wondering how big the large portion would look like. Everything we tried was quite tasty! Extra bonus the guys who were working there were superkind!

The meal was a pleasant surprise, with each dish being a highlight

Extremely nice experience and food. The service was excellent, the food very tasty (media racion more than enough). Would come again anytime.

I almost came here by chance but the dinner was so tasty, probably the best during whole Camino. If you don't know which restaurant to choose in Leon, pick this one.

This is a very pleasant bar in the very centre of the tourist area of the city. It doesn't feel like that though. The staff are very pleasant and welcoming and the atmosphere is similar. The food all looked excellent and the wine selection is similar and very good value. If you can't find a bottle opener, this is the place to come to!

Excellent bar in a city with many. Great value tapas and excellent wine. Delightful staff and ambience. Many thanks, just a pity that you were closed on my last day.

A very nice local bar, complementry tapas with drinks and a variety of meals served in full or half measures. Cosy, friendly and quaint.

Great Vibe, drinks and proper tapas in (what feels like) the center of e

Wow! Exquisite food! Great people serving! Awesome wine! I’m on my el Camino just arrived to Leon. Took a nice hotel and just really enjoyed eating at this place. I will come back tomorrow!

Take it with Leon local wine

Got served by a very friendly lady at the bar. But for every tourist, ..begin your sentence in Spanish, ..for god's sake you're in Spain, and it's not that hard! We had a good glass of the house wine with a tasty homemade snack that came with it. For a very good price by the way! Pitty they don't have that much places to sit.

-Small museum, super confusing and unclear floor plan. No signs or any instructions which way should I go. - Nothing in English, all texts are in Spanish. - Some artifacts are really good, rest is avarage for such a museum. - Apparently no photo, which is not unacceptable in 2025 for a permanent collection. There is a security camera everywhere, but everyone did make photos so seemed like an outdated rule.

(Translated by Google) I went there as soon as it opened in the morning. I was a visually impaired person and accompanied him, and I showed my documents and got in for free. They responded very kindly, and because the collection was so huge, it took about an hour to even look through it. From ancient relics and dances to modern works, it was a wonderful day in the old church building. Also the staff are very friendly. Photography is not allowed in museums and cathedrals, but photography is permitted in monasteries. (Original) 아침에 오픈하자마자 다녀왔다. 시각장애인과 동반 1인이었고, 서류 보여주고 무료로 입장했다. 아주 친절히 응대해 주었고, 소장품이 어마어마하기때문에 쓱 훑더라도 한시간은 걸리는 양이었다. 고대의 유물 및 작춤들부터 현대에 이르는 작품까지, 고풍스러운 교회 건물에서의 아주 멋진 하루였다. 또한 직원들은 매우 친절하다. 박물관 및 성당은 촬영 불가이고 수도원은 촬영 가능하다

(Translated by Google) Extraordinary content with art from all eras. Distributed over several floors and many rooms, I think that in some cases the organization by periods or styles could be improved, since sometimes you are puzzled by the placement of some pieces among others with which they have no relationship. And an observation that I think is important: in such a large museum, and one that is visited together with the cloister and the cathedral, the issue of toilets must be resolved. It is currently not justifiable to interrupt the visit and go out to find a cafeteria outside. Anyway, essential visit. (Original) Extraordinario contenido con arte de todas las épocas. Distribuido en varias plantas y muchas salas creo que se podría mejorar en algunos casos la ordenación por épocas o estilos, pues a veces quedas desconcertado por la colocación de algunas piezas entre otras con las que no guardan ningún tipo de relación. Y una observación que creo importante: en un museo tan grande, y que se visita conjuntamente con el claustro y la catedral, hay que solucionar el tema de los aseos. No es justificable actualmente que haya que interrumpir la visita y salir a buscar alguna cafetería en el exterior. De todos modos, visita imprescindible.

(Translated by Google) It really was not surprising due to the enormous amount of its content and its incalculable value. They had things from before the Romans and after all the centuries to date, it took us about 5 hours to go through all its instances and the truth is that you cannot miss it. (Original) Realmente no sorprendió por la grandísima cantidad de su contenido y de un valor incalculable. Tenían cosas de antes de los romanos y después de todas los siglos hasta la fecha, nos llevó unas 5 horas recorrer todas sus instancias y la verdad que no se lo pueden perder.

(Translated by Google) An interesting museum and spectacular cloister to visit, the entrance is different from that of the cathedral and, which, it is mandatory to visit, because that is why it is called: "Pulchra Leonina". It is a shame that ordinary pilgrims do not receive a reduction in the price. (Original) Un interesante museo y espectacular claustro para visitar, la entrada es distinta a la de la catedral y, a la cual, es preceptino visitar, pues por ello la llama: "Pulchra Leonina". Es una pena que al peregrino de a pie, no se le haga una reducción en el precio.

(Translated by Google) Today, it constitutes a unique collection of its kind, housing pieces from all periods of art history, from prehistory to the 20th century, all spread across seventeen rooms, in the vicinity of the cathedral cloister. It is entered through a beautiful walnut door, which, according to Professor Merino Rubio, was made for the library by Juan de Quirós before 1513. Its tympanum depicts the fully Flemish scene of the Annunciation, set against a space with Gothic arches. In the first room, we see the Plateresque staircase by Juan de Badajoz the Younger, which facilitated access to the chapter house. It is comparable to the one built by Diego de Covarrubias in the Palace of Santa Cruz in Toledo. The support of its three levels is profusely decorated with fine work of bueraneo, candelieri, medallions, and other themes from the finest Renaissance. The pretext for placing the coat of arms of the patron bishop, Pedro Manuel, on the small platform that stands out above the balustrade was sought. Adoration of the Magi, by Pedro de Campaña. Several works are displayed in this frame formed by the stairwell. These include two beautiful 14th-century Calvaries, carved in wood with traces of polychrome; the larger one, from Gusendos de los Oteros, has suffered several mutilations due to having been buried for centuries beneath the presbytery of the church, and the other, more stylized, belonged to the pre-Romanesque church of San Adrián; a 14th-century polychrome stone statue of the Virgin and Child, known as the "Old Virgin of Dado"; a transitional crucifix from Grajal de Campos from the beginning of the same century; two late Gothic panels with apostles from Tomeros, and six oil paintings from the last third of the 16th century, belonging to the lost altarpiece from Fuentes de Carbajal, with scenes from the infancy and passion of Christ. The museum houses a 13th-century ivory Christ, some sculptures by Juan de Juni and his disciples, a 16th-century missal, and several liturgical ornaments from the same period. The library houses several Visigothic manuscripts and a copy of the Lex Romana Visigothorum. (Original) En la actualidad constituye un conjunto único en su género, albergando piezas de todas las etapas de la historia del arte, desde la prehistoria hasta el siglo XX, todas ellas repartidas en diecisiete salas, en el entorno del claustro catedralicio. Se accede a él por una hermosa puerta de nogal, que según el profesor Merino Rubio, había sido hecha para la librería por Juan de Quirós, antes del año 1513; en su tímpano se narra la escena de la Anunciación, plenamente flamenca, sobre un espacio con arquerías góticas. En la primera estancia se nos muestra la escalera plateresca de Juan de Badajoz el Mozo, que facilitaba la subida a la sala capitular. Nada tiene que envidiar a la construida por Diego de Covarrubias en el Palacio de Santa Cruz de Toledo. El soporte de sus tres cuerpos está profusamente decorado con labores menudas de bueráneos, "candelieri", medallones y otros temas del mejor Renacimiento. Se buscó como pretexto para colocar el escudo del obispo mecenas, Pedro Manuel, la pequeña tribuna que resalta sobre la balaustrada. Adoración de los Reyes Magos, de Pedro de Campaña. Son varias las obras expuestas en este marco configurado por la caja de la escalera. Así, dos hermosos calvarios del siglo XIV, tallados en madera con restos de policromía; el de mayor tamaño, procedente de Gusendos de los Oteros, sufre varias mutilaciones, por haber permanecido enterrado durante siglos debajo del presbiterio del templo y el otro, más estilizado, perteneció a la iglesia prerrománica de san Adrián; una imagen de la Virgen con el Niño, en piedra policromada del siglo XIV, conocida con el nombre de la "Virgen del Dado antigua"; un crucificado de transición procedente de Grajal de Campos de principios del mismo siglo; dos tablas tardogóticas, con apóstoles, procedentes de Tomeros, y seis pinturas al óleo, del último tercio del siglo xvi, pertenecientes al desaparecido retablo de Fuentes de Carbajal, con escenas de la infancia y de la pasión de Cristo. En el museo se conserva un Cristo de marfil de siglo XIII, algunas esculturas de Juan de Juni y sus discípulos, un misal del siglo XVI y varios ornamentos litúrgicos de la misma época. En la biblioteca hay varios manuscritos visigodos y un ejemplar de la Lex Romana Visigothorum.

(Translated by Google) You can visit the Cloister and at the same time you can see different works. There's even a little game within investigation. You can also see the statues that should be on the façade of the cathedral but for one reason or another they are there and not on the façade. The good thing is that it is next to the cathedral and if you buy the joint ticket it is cheaper. It is a mandatory visit if you pass through Leon. (Original) Puedes visitar el Claustro y a la vez puedes ver distintas obras. Incluso hay un pequeño juego dentro de investigación. También puedes ver las estatuas que tendrían que estar en la fachada de la catedral pero por unas causas u otras están allí y no en la fachada. Lo bueno es que esta al lado de la catedral y si compras la entrada conjunta te sale mas barato. Es una visita obligatoria si pasas por Leon.

Needed to wait for more than 40 minutes in the queue to order just a sandwich. Only one staff working at the counter when there is a queue of 30+people lining up. In the end it took over an hour to get the food in a "fast food". I would rate 0 stars.

This is a fantastic place to have fast food..but a bit healthier... There are lots of vegan and vegetarian options, a Starbucks like atmosphere with cooked food, coffee and desserts.

The sandwiches were quite good and so was the coffee, but having to wait 25 minutes for half a sandwich and even more for the fries is mad. They gave us the sandwich 20 minutes after we had ordered it and told us the fries still aren't ready.

Cheap and the sandwiches are good. Would totally come back. They also have nice furniture, couches and armchairs so you feel like you're not in a regular chain restaurant. The overall vibe was good. A nice place to hang out and have a not so fancy but great meal.

This place is good for a quick bite and we didn’t have to wait until most of the restaurants around open up for dinner about 8:30 PM. The food was good and at reasonable price. They have orders in English.

I stop by here daily for a Euro 1.50 Pepsi Max, "para aquí" which they then serve in a glass with ice. Then i drink it at a terraza table, if available, to people watch. The staff has always been friendly and payment via credit card is convenient.

Very good zumo de naranja. A bit pricey though. Very comfortable chairs

Parador de Leon is outstanding! The building is amazing and the modern rooms are superb. It is super quiet & located in a picturesque spot overlooking the river. It’s an easy walk into the centre of Leon and the car park is huge. The terrace bar is a must! Breakfast was good but not outstanding & some of the breakfast & bar staff were a bit lacking in friendliness but the hotel amenities are top quality. Extremely comfortable bed!

Incredible building, feels like a real castle. A very special experience. The rooms are a bit dated though, and could use a renovation for the price you pay. Service is fine, but can be slow. It's beautiful for photos and to experience history, just don't expect modern luxury in the room. Good for a short visit.

By far the most impressive hotel I’ve stayed in, Parador de Leon is a Palace which has been skilfully converted into a luxurious hotel. Works of art, sculptures and historical features blend with very modern amenities giving a fascinating ambiance, the rooms are generously sized, bathrooms amazing, and I highly recommend this place.

We booked a two night stay to celebrate the completion of our Camino. Huge mistake. We were given a room facing the Plaza and it is impossible to sleep because of the partying happening. The windows are of very poor quality. We stayed in much less expensive hotels while on the Camino with excellent noise insulation. There is no sleep tonight for us at all. It is currently 2:30 am and there is no letting up of the music and yelling into microphones. Even with the AC fan running and earplugs, the horrendous noise prevents sleep. It is extremely loud. If you are given a room overlooking the plaza, absolutely refuse it if you want any sleep at all. Request a room on the other side. Very nice room, but without sleep it becomes a very bad one and a very pricey one at that. Unfortunately review videos do not include sound or I would share the noise fest party happening in our room. Edit after next night: We were moved for the following night and had a lovely, quiet room in the back of the hotel. We understand that “city noise” happens but in a 5* hotel, the windows should be of a quality that reduces it as much as possible. That is not the case with the rooms facing the front plaza.

One of the most beautiful hotels I have been to. Overall the setting is really exceptional, the cloister is beautiful, the architecture and history! The inside of the hotel is renovated and furnished with taste I enjoyed, combination of art, medieval furniture and modern design. The hotel itself is missing 5-stars hotel and room amenities (spa, turndown service, bathrobes, minibar not included, guest experience,…) if you are looking for that. On the other hand the price is also low for a 5-stars hotel and you still get an exceptional experience :) The breakfast very similar to other Paradores, a bit of everything. The only thing I don’t like on holidays is to have to book a time slot for breakfast, but thats is a case in many Paradores too.

Good and bad It depends what you rate Building is incredible and this more than five stars Room is not at standard when it comes to air conditioning stopping every 3 hours meaning you have to wake up due to heat and restart it. Electrical control of the lights does not work. To turn off and on you have to remove the key to restart the system Guided tour is a great idea but please a decent guide. Our guide was so unpleasant and bored The palace itself is amazing The balcony on the church !!! The cloister !!! Staff at front desk was vey nice

Ive travelled a lot but this is by far the most stunning hotel I've ever stopped in. It's is so beautiful and has such a lot of history behind it .our room was absolutely amazing. The bathroom was huge with 2 sinks ,bidet toilet ,a shower and seperate bath .the wardrobes had automatic lights that came on when you opened the door. A mini bar .we had chairs a soffa ,large dressing table .sockets everywhere the decor was just perfect. There were gowns and slippers to use too .the breakfast spread was beautiful. You could have a buffet breakfast or order hot food cooked to order fresh .we didnt use the restaurant but the menu looked fantastic .overall this hotel is superior. On our next stay in leon ill be staying here and for longer .we didn't want to leave .it also has secure covered outside car parking .such an amazeing hotel

Very nice small church / museum

(Translated by Google) Between the Barrio Húmedo de León and the Plaza del Conde Luna. It goes unnoticed. One of the oldest in León. (Original) Entre el Barrio Húmedo de León y la Plaza del Conde Luna. Pasa desapercibida. De las más antiguas de León.

(Translated by Google) Excellent idea to restore and open to the public one of the most curious churches in León. Inside it houses a historical and architectural description of the church, indicating the place of the primitive burials. In addition to this, free exhibitions are offered inside. (Original) Excelente idea la de restaurar y abrir al público una de las iglesias más curiosas de León. En su interior alberga una descripción histórica y arquitectónica de la iglesia, señalando el lugar de los primitivos enterramientos. Además de esto, se ofrecen exposiciones gratuitas en el interior.

(Translated by Google) The entrance is recommended to learn and imagine what the original building would have been like and its evolution over time. But this relic of the past should be used much more as a method of historical dissemination, since it was the political center of what began to be called the Kingdom of León. (Original) La entrada es recomendable para aprender e imaginar como habría sido el edificio original y su evolución a lo largo del tiempo. Pero debería aprovecharse mucho mas esta reliquia del pasado como método de divulgación histórica, pues fue el centro politico de lo que comenzó a denominarse Reino de León.

(Translated by Google) CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR OF PALAT DEL REY. The king's palace. San Salvador de Palat del Rey, also called San Salvador del Palaz del Rey, is a Christian church considered the oldest known in the city of León, in Spain. It belonged to a monastery founded by King Ramiro II of León, built between 931-951 next to his palace and intended for his daughter Elvira Ramírez, who entered it as an abbess nun. Next to the property there was a cemetery, estimated to be the first royal pantheon in León. Next to this monastery of San Salvador de Palat del Rey (or Palaç de Rei) there was a cemetery where the Leonese kings Ramiro II, Ordoño III, Sancho I of León and Ordoño IV were buried. After the passage and devastation of Almanzor In 988, these burials were moved to the Royal Pantheon. With Almanzor's incursion into the area in 988, the complex would suffer significant devastation. Later restorations began in the church, which became a parish, although it reached the first years of the 20th century in a state of abandonment, such that it was on the verge of being destroyed. It was saved thanks to the architectural study of archaeologist Juan Crisóstomo Torbado and the historical study of Manuel Gómez-Moreno; Both demonstrated the importance of preserving a building of great value in the history of the kingdom of León and, therefore, in the history of Spain. In 2006 the last restoration and enhancement of this ancient church took place. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1931. The original building was of Mozarabic architecture, with a Greek cross plan, with access to the apse through a triumphal arch on columns. This building must have been designed and built on top of a Roman temple, with marble columns. Mozarabic architecture in the kingdom of León knew how to take advantage, in many cases, with subtlety, of the remains of Roman temples. The influence of the East can be observed in all its factories. An influence that perhaps did not come from southern Muslim Hispania, as many experts believe, but from Gaul, where the kingdom of the Merovingians and later the empire of Charlemagne, strongly influenced the Christian sentiment of the Leonese kingdom. (Original) IGLESIA DEL SALVADOR DE PALAT DEL REY. El palacio del rey. San Salvador de Palat del Rey, también llamada San Salvador del Palaz del Rey, es una iglesia cristiana considerada como la más antigua conocida de la ciudad de León, en España. Perteneció a un monasterio fundado por el rey Ramiro II de León, construido entre 931-951 junto a su palacio y destinado a su hija Elvira Ramírez, que ingresó en él como monja abadesa. Junto al inmueble hubo un cementerio, estimado como el primer panteón real leonés. Junto a este monasterio de San Salvador de Palat del Rey (o de Palaç de Rei) hubo un cementerio donde fueron enterrados los reyes leoneses Ramiro II, Ordoño III, Sancho I de León​ y Ordoño IV.​ Tras el paso y devastación de Almanzor en el 988, estos enterramientos se trasladaron al Panteón Real. Con la incursión de Almanzor en la zona en 988, el complejo sufriría una importante devastación. Más tarde se iniciaron restauraciones en la iglesia, que llegó a ser parroquia, aunque alcanzó los primeros años del siglo xx en un estado de abandono, tal que a punto estuvo de ser destruida. Se salvó gracias al estudio arquitectónico del arqueólogo Juan Crisóstomo Torbado y al estudio histórico de Manuel Gómez-Moreno; ambos demostraron la importancia de conservar un edificio de gran valor en la historia del reino de León y, por lo tanto, en la historia de España. En 2006 tuvo lugar la última restauración y puesta en valor de esta iglesia tan antigua. Fue declarada Bien de Interés Cultural en 1931. El edificio original era de arquitectura mozárabe, con planta de cruz griega, con acceso al ábside por arco de triunfo sobre columnas. Este edificio debió ser ideado y construido encima de un templo romano, con columnas de mármol. La arquitectura mozárabe en el reino de León supo a aprovechar, en muchos casos, con sutileza, los restos de templos romanos, La influencia de oriente se puede observar en todas sus fábricas. Una influencia que quizás no llegó de la Hispania musulmana del sur, como opinan numerosos expertos, sino por la Galia, donde el reino de los merovingios y posteriormente del imperio de Carlomagno, influyó con fuerza en el sentimiento cristiano del reino leonés.

(Translated by Google) I gave it three stars because we couldn't visit it as it was temporarily closed. (Original) Le pongo tres estrellas porque no pudimos visitarla al estar cerrada temporalmente.

(Translated by Google) The oldest church in León. It was the pantheon of King Ramírez I and his children. Some of its ancient elements are preserved and you can visit it to learn about its history and conservation. Currently, it houses a magnificent photography exhibition. (Original) La iglesia más antigua de León. Fue panteón del rey Ramírez I y sus hijos. Se conservan algunos de sus antiguos elementos y se puede visitar para conocer su historia y su conservación. En la actualidad, alberga una magnifica exposición fotográfica.

A disappointing experience maybe because I was expecting a church but it's more of a museum. You can visit on a guided tour in Spanish or on your own. We dislike guided tours because of the information overload. Visiting on your own could result in you missing the small room which houses what the used to claim was the Holy Grail. Photos are not allowed in the museum part, even without flash, for some reason. You can take photos outside the museum.

Very nice museum of the monastery. We had a guided tour in English at 5:00 pm and it was well worth the time and cost. The guide moved us along with good descriptions and concise explanations. We enjoyed the frescoes and the library. The old books are incredible and well preserved. We were told no photographs and we wish we could’ve taken some to remind us of the beauty we saw.

We had a free entry guided tour (available on Wednesdays between 16:00 and 18:00) which was great. It was in Spanish but there is lots of descriptions on the artifacts you look at. The guide is extremely knowledgeable, and it was in Spanish. The three things which really stand out are the library which contains so many antique books , the grail & the catacombs . If you go in the paid slots you can do a self guided tour . The one downside is no photos allowed, which you’d think in the day and age of social media would only help spread the word about this amazing place.

Feels very nice to be there and have a time in prayer and reflection. The main attraction of the temple is the sepulchre of Saint Isidoro, bishop of Seville of the 4th century.

Another old fashioned no photo place in León. Not even in the royal pantheon. A joke. The audioguide in English is also unprofessional and bad quality both in sound and text. 1 hour visit max. I visited houndreds of such places and this one I can't recommend.

Ancient history of 9th-15th centuries. Oldest frescoed ceilings in Spain. Beautiful museum.

Really interesting to see the history of the place. The guide was good and you see quite a bit of the monastery. The highlight is definitely the painted ceiling dating back to the twelfth century which is stunning. I'd post a photo of it but photos are not allowed!

It was a great dinner. The maitre was super nice and helped too with wines. Awesome tasting menu and price. A must if you go to León, price is very reasonable.

Fun choice experience showcooking tasteful food very nice table and restaurant

One of the best restaurants in town, highly recommended. Great concept, immaculate service, excellent flavours, well presented dishes, visually appealing and delicious food. They present the dishes one by one and list all the ingredients. Inexpensive sensorial experience.

Outstanding quality and creativity of food. Great service. A good and reasonably priced wine list. Very good value for money. Highly recommended!

Very good experience

Top notch haute cuisine and much less expensive than meals of comparable quality elsewhere in Europe. Service is first rate

Amazing food and services

beautiful wall, nothing more

monumental

Pretty good

Historic gateway close to the Leon cathedral

Guapoo

(Translated by Google) Visiting the Roman wall of León is like touching the ancient skin of the city with your fingers. What is preserved today belongs to the imposing reform of the 3rd and 4th centuries, when semicircular towers more than 8 meters in diameter and up to 12 meters high were built. These stones have survived the abandonment of the 8th century and witnessed the rebirth of León as the capital of the kingdom in the 10th century. The most fascinating thing is how the Roman vestiges coexist in harmony with the medieval section added in 1324, which embraces the expansion of the city. Walking along this wall is literally going through centuries of history. (Original) Visitar la muralla romana de León es como tocar con los dedos la piel antigua de la ciudad. Lo que hoy se conserva pertenece a la imponente reforma de los siglos III y IV, cuando se levantaron torres semicirculares de más de 8 metros de diámetro y hasta 12 metros de alto. Esas piedras han sobrevivido al abandono del siglo VIII y fueron testigo del renacer de León como capital del reino en el siglo X. Lo más fascinante es cómo conviven en armonía los vestigios romanos con el tramo medieval añadido en 1324, que abraza la expansión de la ciudad. Caminar junto a esta muralla es recorrer, literalmente, siglos de historia.

(Translated by Google) I had been to León numerous times and had not had the opportunity to see the rest of the Walls. (Original) Había estado numerosas veces en León y no había tenido ocasión de ver el resto de las Murallas.