Plaza San Marcos

Plaza San Marcos Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Plaza San Marcos feels like discovering a well-kept secret in the heart of Icod de los Vinos. This four-star gem sits right on Calle San Sebastián, and honestly, the location couldn’t be better — you’re literally steps away from everything that makes this Canarian town special. The building itself has that classic Spanish charm, but what really caught my attention was how thoughtfully everything’s been arranged on the second floor.

The Space

The apartment setup here is brilliant, actually. You get all the privacy and space of your own place, but with the service touches you’d expect from a quality hotel. The kitchen is fully equipped — I mean really equipped, not just the bare minimum you sometimes get. There’s something refreshing about being able to grab fresh ingredients from the local market and cook them yourself, especially when you’re staying somewhere this comfortable. The room layouts are generous too, with enough space to actually unpack and settle in properly.

Location Magic

Here’s what I love about staying here — you’re right in the thick of things without any of the tourist trap nonsense. Icod de los Vinos isn’t just about the famous thousand-year-old dragon tree (though that’s pretty spectacular). You’ve got authentic Canarian life happening all around you, from the morning market bustle to evening conversations spilling out of local bars. The free private parking is honestly a godsend because finding a spot in these narrow streets can be tricky, and you’ll definitely want a car to explore the northern coast properly.

What Makes It Special

The 9.8 rating isn’t just numbers — you feel it in the details. Everything works the way it should, from the WiFi to the hot water, which sounds basic but you know how rare that actually is. The staff clearly takes pride in what they do, and there’s this relaxed professionalism that makes you feel looked after without being fussed over. I particularly appreciated how they share local insights — not the generic tourist stuff, but real recommendations about where to eat and what to see that you’d never find in a guidebook.

Why Guests Love It

Couples especially seem drawn to this place, and I get why. There’s something inherently romantic about having your own little Spanish hideaway, complete with a proper kitchen for lazy morning coffee and evening wine. The combination of independence and comfort hits that sweet spot where you feel like temporary locals rather than just passing through. Plus, when you’re this well-positioned, you can easily day-trip to Teide National Park or the coast, then come back to your own peaceful corner of this charming town. It’s the kind of place that makes you start planning your return visit before you’ve even checked out.

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Plaza San Marcos Accommodations

Reviews of Plaza San Marcos

• Francesco from Poland (10/10)

  The apartment is very well located. There are a lot of shops, restaurants and groceries all around. The host provided us a free card to park the car in an indoor nearby located parking. The apartment is pretty big and there is everything to spend great holidays. The host welcomed us with a welcome package with some fresh fruits, wine, water, chips… very much appreciated. She also provided us a with a list of recommended places to visit and experience to made. Extremely recommended!

• Tomazlob from Slovenia (10/10)

  Everything was perfect.

• J from United Kingdom (10/10)

  it was spotless clean, comfortable and literally has everything you need !
  Host Pilar was beyond helpful. Her kindness brought positive energy to this trip.
  location isn’t central but you can take a bus from a terminal which is a walking distance.
  we will definitely come back!

• Bernard from France (10/10)

  L'emplacement est idéal

• Juan from Spain (10/10)

  NOS ENCANTÓ TODO, DESDE EL APARTAMENTO (FABULOSO), HASTA EL TRATO DE PILAR (GENIAL). VOLVEREMOS SIN DUDARLO.

• Łukasz from Poland (10/10)

  Pilar jest bardzo miła i udzieliła nam pomocy we wszystkim co potrzebowaliśmy, za co jesteśmy bardzo wdzięczni. Uwielbiamy udekorowany kwiatami apartament, jest tu bardzo czysto. Gospodyni dba o to, aby apartament był wyposażony naprawdę we wszystkie rzeczy codziennego użytku. Byliśmy już dwa razy i z pewnością przyjedziemy ponownie w przyszłości.

• Jose from Spain (10/10)

  -Anfitriona Pilar,dulce y cercana.
  -Casco histórico, sin ruido.
  -Decoración, equipamiento 10
  -Frescor, no necesario a/c

• Francisco from Spain (10/10)

  De los apartamentos que he estado, este ha sido sin duda el mejor, no le falta de nada y un lugar tranquilo para descansar.
  Pilar un encanto, nos proporcionó información de restaurantes,playas,sitios de interés y actividades.
  Muchas gracias pilar

• Inés from Spain (10/10)

  El apartamento es precioso, amplio, está totalmente equipado y se descansa muy bien. Estaba muy limpio y cuidado hasta el más mínimo detalle. Pilar, la propietaria, es una maravilla de persona, muy amable, estuvo siempre pendiente de nuestro bienestar y nos ofreció mucha información sobre la isla. Un 10 totalmente merecido.
  Gracias por todo Pilar, fue un auténtico placer.

• Roberto from Italy (10/10)

  accoglienza superba e appartamento incredibilmente comodo

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