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Pensión El Portillo

2.0 star property
Pension in Córdoba, a short walk to Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba

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Hallway
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Cabezas, 2, Córdoba, Cordoba, 14003
  • Place, Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alcazar of Cordoba
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Córdoba

Located in Córdoba Old City, Pensión El Portillo is next to Museum of Archaeological and Plaza del Potro. This 7-room pension welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Tendillas Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Roman Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alcazar of Cordoba - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Viana Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cordoba (XOJ-Cordoba Central Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • San Pablo Airport (SVQ) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sojo Ribera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bicicleta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Macsura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taberna El Paseo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Taberna del Río - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Pensión El Portillo

Pension in Córdoba, a short walk to Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
Guests of Pensión El Portillo enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Free toiletries are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Early departure, before 9 AM, are to be communicate 24 hours prior to check-out.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Pensión El Portillo Motel Cordoba
Pensión El Portillo Motel
Pensión El Portillo Cordoba
Pensión El Portillo
Pension El Portillo Hotel Cordoba
Pensión El Portillo Pension
Pensión El Portillo Córdoba
Pensión El Portillo Pension Córdoba

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Pensión El Portillo?

Pensión El Portillo provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Pensión El Portillo?

This pension is situated in Córdoba Old City, just steps from Plaza del Potro and Museum of Archaeological, and within a short walk of Tendillas Plaza. You'll also find Calleja de las Flores and Plaza de la Corredera less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this pension?

No, there isn't parking available at the pension.

Does Pensión El Portillo include a casino at the property?

No, Pensión El Portillo doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Pensión El Portillo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this pension.

Does Pensión El Portillo have a hot tub?

No, this pension doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Pensión El Portillo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Pensión El Portillo doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Pensión El Portillo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Pensión El Portillo.

Does this pension have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this pension.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Pensión El Portillo?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Pensión El Portillo.

Pensión El Portillo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional Spanish house just inside the old city walls on a very narrow internal street. Our room was clean, quiet and spacious, the staff were friendly and helpful. The Hotel has three parking spaces which we didn't use but I would ask / book one before arriving. The house has no restaurant but breakfast is but a few minutes walk away with at least three different options to choose from. Very good location, just minutes away from the old town sights by foot. We stayed 5 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tatjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 days backpacking in Cordoba

It was good! Really lovely little place. Not sure if the receptionists spoke much English but the place was lovely. Shower worked well, air con was a life saver - only slight issue which is probably not fixable was a few ants here and there, but as it’s such an open hotel there’s really not much that can be done about that. Location is great, moments away from the Mezquita Cathedral, would recommend coming here, especially if you’re backpacking etc. Slight disadvantage that the station is about a half hour walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location and comfortability for its price. The bathroom was terrific. It is really near the cathedral and Bridge. Aside from the hotel, Córdoba does not worth more than 1 day of visit. Such a boring city to me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Little Hotel In The Old Town of Córdoba

Our two nights stay here had been very pleasant, in fact, a little bit more than expected. We did, however, had some troubles trying to locate the street (directions) driving to the hotel as there were restricted zones that we thought we couldn't drive through. We had park across the river over the Puente de Miraflores. It wasn't until we checked in (after pulling our suitcases across the bridge up to the street leading up to the hotel) had we been told by the receptionist that there was a designated parking place right down the alley from the hotel for hotel guests. Check in was quick and easy, the lobby was furnished in a typical Córdoba style, very charming indeed. The hotel does not have any lifts as the building itself is believed to be over 100 years old. The room was actually really small, however it was very cozy, clean, and comfortable. There was no noise coming from inside the hotel although our room was right next to the staircase. The room has a wardrobe, air conditioner, a dresser, night stands on each side of the comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean. And most of all, we enjoyed the location and the little juliet balcony where we had our vino in the evening, soaking in the atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place but a little noisy on weekends

Great location. Noisy on the weekends. No elevator. Shower not very hot. Nice owners. Small room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Tariq

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not comfortable & not clean

One towel did not seem clean. Beds were not comfy. There was no parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location, Great Hotel

This friendly, family pension should be booked right up every night. It is spotlessly clean, towels soft and changed everyday - even though they didn't need to be. It is very secure, in the old quarter of Córdoba, walking distance to all sites. Rooms are small but bathrooms are large and new.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Simon

Nice place, nice people, nice room, convenient, a bit noisy., good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, Cordoba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful hosts

Very central to old town of Cordoba. Room comfortable and clean. Hosts very helpful and helped with printing our boarding passes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

I, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It would be unfair to judge this against more expensive hotels so my comments are based on it being a low-budget place. My single room was small but with a good size shower room. The room was clean and contained the essentials. It was very well situated for the tourist spots - many in walking distance. A good, simple hotel in an attractive building. BUT .... It was ridiculously noisy at night. Travelling street parties on the Friday and Saturday that went on past midnight and seemed to have some returns at 4:00 in the morning that woke me up. Even screeching cat-fights didn't help on Sunday night. My sleep was so badly broken I had no choice but to catch up during the day. This wasn't the fault of the owners but is certainly a factor in recommending it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cute simple hostal in the heart of Cordoba

The hostal location is great, in the heart of historical Cordoba. It is actually little bit confusing to get around and find your way as the streets are really narrow and zigzag. We arrived to Cordoba by train and took the bus#3 which stops on slightly bigger street just a few steps from the hostal. It was very easy to find as there is also a sign. Our room was very simple but cute with private bathroom. The main hostal door is always closed and the owner has to open it when you come in, which was no hassle for us and we felt quite secure there. Definitely good value for a short stay in the historical centre of Cordoba!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful traditional hotel

Very close to tourist area, lovely quaint area of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small and njce

It was a comfortable, clean, quiet and conveniently located Pension.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely pension in heart of old cordoba

Friendly helpful owner. Lovely old well. Maintained pension. In heart of old cordoba. Good value. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice hotel in an awesome location

Wonderfully sited hotel in fab location, close to cafes and restaurants, historical sights and the most beautiful gardens in Cordoba. Friendly staff, good wifi. We had a triple room with 3 single beds, they are firm but comfortable enough. The room was a little tight for 3 but we spent little time in it. Would certainly recommend and would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Dorr County, Wi, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Budget Cordoba Pension!

Simply wonderful simple, affordable, family run Cordoba Pension. With great affordable rates this clean and well located pension was a pleasure to appreciate.

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't count on Wi-Fi

The hotel was easy to find, with a big street sign pointing to it from the main street. The front door must be opened by the front desk worker, which could possibly be inconvenient but means there is someone there 24/7. The key we got had a big wooden block attached to it. Our room was spacious and well-kept, with a big heater, nice bathroom, a desk, and a closet. The biggest downside was the shoddy Wi-Fi. It would work for maybe 10-20 minutes at a time, then you wouldn't have internet access for an hour or so. Very strange. Other than that, it was great. The front desk person helped us call a taxi and they sell 1.5L bottles of water for a euro each. There is a great little juice shop nearby with cheap juice and meal combos and it tastes great.

10/10 Excellent

Amira, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable beds and warm room!

I have really enjoyed my stay in Pension el Portillo. It was so close to attraction places and restaurants. I didn't have hard time walking around the city. Out bathroom light wasnt working during our stay but it wasnt a big deal for all of us since we only spent 1 night there. Overall it was great!

8/10 Good

Tim, Lagos, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly pension in a great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pension El Portillo. Angel and his wife were friendly hosts and our room was comfortable. The location is excellent and within walking distance of everything. The room was clean, comfortable bed and good internet connection. It was very quiet and we loved the interior courtyard. The room was small but fine for the three nights we stayed. The only downside in our minds was having to buzz in whenever we returned.

6/10 Okay

Irfan, Karachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice budget hotel for night stay

Nice hotel for tourists who just want to stay the night and are mostly visiting the places in the city during the day. The room is small and OK for a single person. Washroom is clean and just enough. Economical. Close to Mezquite Cordoba and at walking distance of most of the things one wants to see. If you are looking for any thing flashy it is not the place.

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great inexpensive choice in historic Cordoba

I was very happy with Pension El Portillo. The location couldn't be beat, price was reasonable, and the common areas/neighborhood were very aesthetic. Also, I was traveling as a single woman and felt safe in the hotel and in the area generally. No complaints.

10/10 Excellent

inbal, israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the loctipn is good, close to the center, but the one thing i needed was air conditioning, they had a fan, but it was too hot. othere then that, the staff are amazing and supe nice and welcoming.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good

It is a nice family run hotel. For the price, it is very good. The only thing I disliked was towels. It left strange smell on my skin after using it, even though it was a fresh towel. I ended up using my towel. Other than that, it was nice.