The Place Tenerife

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about The Place Tenerife? It’s one of those hotels that completely overdelivers on what you’d expect from a 3-star spot. I mean, when I first walked up to the building on Calle San Vicente Ferrer, I wasn’t exactly blown away by the exterior – it’s pretty understated, actually – but once you get inside, there’s this really solid, well-thought-out vibe that just works.

The location is honestly fantastic if you want to experience Santa Cruz like a local rather than being stuck in some tourist bubble. You’re right in the thick of things on San Vicente Ferrer, which means you’ve got actual neighborhood life happening around you – people heading to work, kids walking to school, that sort of authentic daily rhythm that makes a place feel real. The street can get a bit lively in the evenings (it’s Spain, after all), but nothing too crazy, and honestly, I found the sounds kind of charming after a day of exploring. Plus, you’re maybe a ten-minute walk from the main shopping area around Calle Castillo, and the port area where all the good seafood restaurants are is super close too.

What really impressed me was how the staff actually seemed to know their stuff about the city. When I asked about getting to the Anaga mountains for hiking, the guy at reception didn’t just hand me a generic brochure – he drew out the bus routes on a piece of paper and told me which stops to get off at. Little things like that make such a difference when you’re trying to navigate a new place. The rooms themselves are clean and well-maintained, nothing fancy but everything works properly, which is more than I can say for some supposedly fancier places I’ve stayed. The Wi-Fi was solid throughout my stay, and the air conditioning was actually effective (crucial in Tenerife, trust me). I stayed on the second floor and had this nice view of the street life below, though if you’re a super light sleeper, you might want to request a room facing the back courtyard instead.

Honestly, I think this place gets that 8.8 rating because it just does the basics really well without trying to be something it’s not. It’s not going to blow your mind with marble bathrooms or rooftop pools, but it’s going to give you a comfortable, authentic base for exploring Santa Cruz without breaking the bank. The whole experience felt… I don’t know, genuine? Like staying at a well-run local spot rather than some cookie-cutter chain hotel. If you’re the kind of traveler who values being in a real neighborhood over having every amenity imaginable, this place is definitely worth considering.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $176. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $195. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Great apartment in a wonderful city – Martin from United Kingdom – 25 November 2024 (9/10)

  Clean, well equipped ,central apartment

• Lovely stay, clean and new furnishings, far too warm in the room as there was no air con – Damon from United Kingdom – 21 May 2024 (9/10)

  Clean and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: No air conditioning

• Very comfortable – Pablo from Spain – 10 October 2024 (9/10)

  The Location was Perfect. Just close to the city center. The rooms were very clean and comfortable beds.
  
  What could be improved: There was not enough mug for breakfast only two, and the apartment is supposed for 5/6

• precioso y cómodo apartamento – Alicia from Spain – 26 April 2025 (9/10)

  El apartamento está muy bien situado, al lado del precioso parque de Sanabria, y a un corto paseo al centro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Es muy cómodo, y moderno. La atención de los dueños fue muy eficaz y amable.

• Exceptional – Matilde from Spain – 6 April 2025 (10/10)

  Cómodo y céntrico

• Muy moderno y céntrico – Nerea from Spain – 11 March 2025 (10/10)

  El alojamiento es muy moderno y tiene todos los básicos para tener una estancia completa y agradable, la ubicación es inmejorable, ya que fuimos a pasar unos días en los carnavales y está en pleno centro
  A pesar del ruido que podía hacer, estaba muy bien insonorizado
  
  What could be improved: Nada

• Superb – Miriam from Spain – 28 February 2025 (9/10)

  Muy limpio, buena ubicación y el anfitrión fue muy majo, nos dejó hacer el check-in antes y el check-out media hora más tarde
  
  What could be improved: No tiene microondas y hay que tener cuidado con el agua caliente puesto que se acaba muy rápido

• Superb – Elena from Spain – 17 February 2025 (9/10)

  La ubicación, la limpieza y el espacio del apartamento.
  
  What could be improved: Mal para aparcar.

• Exceptional – Anghelache from Romania – 14 February 2025 (10/10)

  pozitia apartamentului extraordinara si facilitatile aproape .
  
  What could be improved: lipsa locurilor de parcare daca aveti masina inchiriata . insa aproape este o parcare non stop cub12 euro/zi

• Exceptional – Ruxandra from Romania – 1 February 2025 (10/10)

  Este amplasat în centru lângă parc.Este frumos,spațios,curat.
  
  What could be improved: Nu am nicio nemulțumire.

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