LENLeón Airport
4 mi from downtown
Take a taxi from the rank at the terminal. This is a small airport, so check flights before you count on it.
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About Leon
León pairs a Gothic cathedral of stained glass with Romanesque San Isidoro and tapas streets around Plaza de San Martín.
The compact old town is built around the cathedral. Walk west to San Isidoro and Gaudí’s Casa Botines, then return through Barrio Romántico. You can see the main sights on foot, but the cobbles are hard on wheeled bags.
Barrio Húmedo is the lively choice for tapas after dark. Stay around San Isidoro for a quieter night, or near Ordoño II and the railway station if you come in by train.
León lies on the Camino de Santiago. San Marcos is on its western side. Walk the Bernesga riverfront for a break from the stone streets.
- Region
- Castile and León, Spain
- Known for
- Gothic cathedral, San Isidoro and tapas
- Rail link
- Direct trains from Madrid Chamartín
Photo credits
- León Cathedral under an open sky by Rafax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaza Mayor in the old town by Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The tapas quarter around San Martín by Anual, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Romanesque San Isidoro by José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0
- San Marcos beside the Bernesga by Zackds, CC BY-SA 3.0 ES
- Gaudí’s building near San Isidoro by Laci3, CC0
- The cathedral’s stained glass by Nacho Traseira, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to stay in Leon
Old Town and Barrio Húmedo
- tapas
- cathedral visits
The old streets run around the cathedral and Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de San Martín is where the tapas bars are. Pick this area for evenings out, and expect noise near the bars.
Around here: León Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de San Martín
Barrio Romántico
- Romanesque art
- central walks
San Isidoro, Casa Botines and the Palacio de los Guzmanes sit west of the cathedral. The lanes are calmer than Barrio Húmedo, and the sights are still close.
Around here: Basilica of San Isidoro, Casa Botines, Palacio de los Guzmanes
Ensanche and Ordoño II
- train arrivals
- shopping
Ordoño II runs from Plaza de Santo Domingo toward the station. Choose it for shops, rail arrivals and broader streets; the medieval core is a walk away.
Around here: Calle Ordoño II, Plaza de Santo Domingo, León railway station
San Marcos and the Bernesga
- quiet nights
- river walks
The former convent of San Marcos faces the Bernesga. This quieter western edge is good for river walks and Camino de Santiago history. The cathedral is a longer walk back.
Around here: Convento de San Marcos, Bernesga River
Best time to visit Leon
May and June are milder for walking. Daytime highs in July and August average about 81°F, with fewer rainy days. Winter mornings can drop to near freezing.
Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
- Jan: average high 45 °F, low 31 °F, 8.3 days with rain
- Feb: average high 50 °F, low 32 °F, 5.7 days with rain
- Mar: average high 56 °F, low 35 °F, 6.7 days with rain
- Apr: average high 60 °F, low 39 °F, 7.9 days with rain
- May: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F, 8.2 days with rain
- Jun: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F, 4.3 days with rain
- Jul: average high 81 °F, low 54 °F, 2.8 days with rain
- Aug: average high 81 °F, low 54 °F, 2.7 days with rain
- Sep: average high 73 °F, low 50 °F, 4.5 days with rain
- Oct: average high 63 °F, low 44 °F, 8.2 days with rain
- Nov: average high 52 °F, low 37 °F, 7.9 days with rain
- Dec: average high 47 °F, low 32 °F, 7.7 days with rain
Getting to Leon
Renfe runs trains between Madrid Chamartín and León. The station is west of the old town; León Airport is about 4 miles from the city and has a taxi rank.
Other ways to arrive
- Train
- Renfe trains run to Madrid Chamartín and Asturias. Check the timetable for your date.
- Bus
- ALSA buses run between Madrid-Barajas Terminal 4 and León’s bus station.
Questions about Leon
Can I stay cheaply near the sights?
Yes. The streets just outside the old town are close enough to walk to the cathedral lanes.
How cheap can I go in León?
Rooms go as low as $28. Check the map, though: a cheaper address can put the cathedral a long walk away.
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