Canary Islands · Spain
Where to stay in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a city in Canary Islands, Spain, home to about 161,000 people.
- Best months
- March to December
- Nearest airport
- TFN3 km · Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
- Currency
- EUReuro
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Language
- Basque, Catalan, Galician
About
About San Cristóbal de La Laguna
First called Aguere by the indigenous Guanche inhabitants, the entire valley and the large lake which onced existed in its depression (the Spanish name La Laguna) was originally a pilgrimage site. Following the Battle of Aguere in 1494, the Spanish established their own settlement in 1496 and declared it the capital of Tenerife, and later of all the Canary Islands. The city centre with its current layout and architecture dates largely to the late 16th century.
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Things to do
What to see and do in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
See
The historic centre of San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a and having a walk around is worth a visit on its own. The most important sights are in the historic centre, many of the architectural highlights in the Calle de San Agustín.
- Calle de San Agustín
- Church of the Immaculate Conception
- Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna
- Convent of Santa Clara of Assisi
- Royal Sanctuary of the Christ of La Laguna
- Church of St. Dominic of Guzmán
- Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena
- Convent of St. Agustin
- Church of the Dolores Hospital
- Church of St. Juan Bautista
- St. Juan Bautista Cemetery
- Casa Salazar
Do
- Anaga National Park Visitor Centre
- Leal Theater
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Where to stay
Which part of San Cristóbal de La Laguna to stay in
Since there are so many students in the area, there is little accommodation available for tourists.
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Where to stay
Hotels in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| La Laguna Gran Hotel | 0.5 km | |
| Catalonia Punta del Rey | 12.8 km | |
| Laguna Nivaria Hotel & Spa | 0.4 km | |
| Ratones de biblioteca | 0.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit San Cristóbal de La Laguna
The most comfortable months for a city stay in San Cristóbal de La Laguna are March to December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; January is the wettest, with about 83 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to San Cristóbal de La Laguna: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 2.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 55 km) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, 110 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Tenerife Sur (Reina Sofia, TFS) is 70 km to the south-west, with good bus connections to the city.
Getting around
The historic city centre is completely pedestrianised and easy to walk around. For further distances, Titsa buses also function as the local bus service; see above for details.
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TFN · Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
TFS · Tenerife Sur Airport
LPA · Gran Canaria Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Eat
There are plenty of tapas bars and cafés in the centre; prices in the pedestrian zone tend to be higher than on the outskirts. There are also some excellent cake shops with great prices.
Stay safe
The historic centre of the city is very safe and mostly pedestrianized. Walking around alone at night should not be an issue, although isolated incidents with drunk students are always possible in the early morning hours. Pickpocketing is an issue around the busiest tourist hotspots (cathedral square etc) and where outdoor seating facilities for restaurants and bars concentrate into large numbers of tables in a crowded area. Parkings are unsupervised at night, so avoid leaving valuables in sight in vehicles to reduce the chance of windows being smashed.
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Questions
San Cristóbal de La Laguna: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in San Cristóbal de La Laguna are March to December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; January is the wettest, with about 83 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 2.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 55 km) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, 110 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in San Cristóbal de La Laguna?
euro (EUR).
Nearby
Destinations near San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.