Downtown souped-up B&B Hotel VEINTIUNO is an ideal base for strolling the charming cobbled streets of olde-worlde Vegueta, 500 and a bit years after Christopher Columbus. The (in)famous explorer stopped off in the Gran Canaria capital to make repairs to his fleet on the way to sailing the ocean blue in 1492. A converted traditional Canarian family home, VEINTIUNO is lavishly fitted with all the modern conveniences. Survey the local scene and enjoy epic views of the adjoining Santa Ana cathedral from the roof terrace. There has been a rash of new boutique hotels in the city, but VEINTIUNO is one of the originals and still better than all the rest - it provides the template others want to emulate.
The proximity to Triana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's main shopping area, ensures a cultural tourism and retail therapy combo.
Hotel VEINTIUNO is in Vegueta, the oldest part of the city and a popular cultural hotspot.
By plane: flights from London, Birmingham and Manchester to Gran Canaria take around 4 hours 30 mins. The hotel is a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport. skyscanner.net.
Adventurous middle-aged couples who like to get out and about on a city break will appreciate Hotel VEINTIUNO the most. The hotel library is wide ranging in scope and great to dip in and out of following a day's exploration.
Revive yourself with a refreshing dip in the al-fresco swimming pool with some of the best vistas in the city.
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Roof terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
The recently-opened extra rooms in the annex building appear so new it's as if you can still smell the paint. The choice of a king size bed or two singles is welcome if you prefer your own sleeping space over sharing.
Comfort Economy Interior, Classic Interior, Classic with Exterior View, Deluxe Interior, Deluxe with Outside View, Premium
Facilities include: ensuite shower or bath, free toiletries, hairdryer, TV, desk, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi
Thursday night's Ruta de Pincho sees Vegueta's bars trying to outdo each other with a dizzying array of inventive tapas. There are few restaurants in Las Palmas more evocative than Casa Montesdeoca though, with tables arranged around an attractive courtyard.
Breakfast: includes options from Norway and Canada, the home countries of owners Alexandra and Paco.
Bar: artisan local brews and craft cocktails.
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