Santa Cruz de Tenerife Toscal

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about this place? It’s actually tucked away on San Isidro street in a way that feels like you’ve discovered something the cruise ship crowds haven’t figured out yet. The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Toscal doesn’t scream “look at me” from the outside – it’s got that understated Spanish elegance thing going on where the real charm hits you once you’re inside. I mean, the building itself has this lovely residential vibe, sitting right in the heart of Santa Cruz but somehow managing to feel like you’re staying in someone’s incredibly well-appointed apartment rather than a typical hotel.

The location is honestly brilliant if you want to actually experience the city. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Plaza de España (and trust me, that fountain is worth seeing lit up at night), and the main shopping streets are right there when you need them. But here’s the thing – you’re also close enough to the port that you can hear the occasional ship horn, which I found oddly comforting rather than annoying. The neighborhood has this lived-in quality where you’ll pass locals heading to work in the morning, and there’s a fantastic little café around the corner that serves proper cortados if you’re up early enough. Parking can be a bit tricky – well, it’s Santa Cruz, so that’s sort of expected – but the staff actually knows the area well enough to give you real advice about where to leave your car.

What really sets this place apart is how it manages to feel both polished and personal. The rooms have this sophisticated comfort that doesn’t feel sterile, and honestly, the attention to detail is impressive for a 4-star property. You get the sense that someone actually thought about what travelers need rather than just checking boxes. The common areas have character – there’s this lovely terrace space that catches the afternoon light beautifully, and it’s quiet enough that you can actually hear yourself think. I stayed there during shoulder season and it felt perfectly peaceful, though I imagine it gets busier when the German tourists descend in winter (not a complaint, just timing to consider). The staff genuinely seems to enjoy helping guests figure out the city, which makes a huge difference when you’re trying to navigate somewhere like Tenerife where the good stuff isn’t always obvious. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re staying well rather than just sleeping somewhere, if that makes sense.

Rooms

• Apartment with 2 × 1 single bed, 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults

Reviews

• Ekin from Germany (9/10)

  The location was perfect. The host was very friendly and easy to reach. The price and comfort were very reasonable and balanced. I would recommend it to anyone.

• Melanie from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great central location, comfy and clean flat – very kind and helpful landlady. Nice hairdresser downstairs!

• Komeil from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Exceptionally large and spacious, modern refurbished and pretty clean

• Lotte from Belgium (9/10)

  Everything was perfect. Everything you need is there. Theresa (owner of the appartement) was super friendly and helpful. Really recommend!!

• Giulia from Italy (9/10)

  Appartamento pulitissimo, vicino a tutte le zone di interesse.
  Host gentilissima e molto disponibile.
  Ci sono tre camere da letto e due bagni, ottimo per chi deve soggiornare in gruppo. Il salotto è accogliente e il wifi perfettamente funzionante.
  Grazie di tutto 😊

• Adeline from France (9/10)

  L’emplacement, proche du centre, pas encore trop galère niveau stationnement supérette juste en bas pour dépanner… des petites attentions à l’arrivée

• Jozef from Slovakia (9/10)

  Ubytovanie bolo pekné a čisté. Postele boli
  poholdné a kuchynka v dobrej výbave.

• Ralf from Germany (9/10)

  Die Wohnung ist preiswert, geräumig und ordentlich. Die Lage ist auch gut. Man kann bequem zu Fuß ins Zentrum laufen.
  Die Besitzerin ist sehr nett

• Bárbara from Spain (8/10)

  La localización – cerca del centro y a la vez lejos del ruido-. El apartamento es amplio y la localizaciones de las habitaciones están maravillosamente distribuidas. Baños modernos y todo bien.

• Noela from Spain (9/10)

  Super comodo para ir con un niño pequeño y a un paseo de todo.Los dueños muy atentos y detallistas con el niño

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