CASA PIZARRO HOTEL CACERES

Casa Pizarro hotel is a historic building dating from the early 18th century in the old city of Caceres. It was purchased and restored in 1798 by Don José García Carrasco, who in 1820 was appointed mayor of the city.

In Extremadura, Don José embodies the prototype of a bourgeois whose fortune comes from the combination of commercial and credit activities with the exploitation of the agricultural resources available in the region at the end of the Old Regime.

The building was the headquarters of the most renowned banking and trading house in Extremadura in the 19th century: Casa García Carrasco was where a significant part of Extremaduran life revolved around in the first half of the 19th century. The main activity was the buying and selling of merino sheep wool.

In 1799, Don Juan José García Carrasco was born in the house. In 1841, he became the first Count of Santa Olalla and the Secretary of the Senate in Madrid. In 1843, he was appointed Minister of Finance. In 1844 the new Minister founded the Banco de Isabel II. This significant institution was the precursor of the current Bank of Spain.

The house belonged to different branches of the family and underwent various vicissitudes and reforms over the years.

The Pulido López-Hidalgo family managed the house under the name Hotel Albarragena. In the spring of 2022, “Grupo Zaguán” started an ambitious renovation project to restore the value of the house…

Present and future

After 15 months of meticulous restoration, Casa Pizarro Hotel opened its doors in September 2023. The name refers to the street “Calle Pizarro” in honor of the renowned Extremaduran conqueror, Don Francisco Pizarro.

The project involved a comprehensive restoration of the former Hotel Albarragena, transforming it into a 4 star boutique hotel with 21 rooms. This renovation aimed to enhance the comfort, renew the decoration, improve energy efficiency and provide easier access.

The decoration of our boutique hotel combines the elegance and tradition of the houses of the nobility of Caceres with eclectic modernity and sophistication to create a cosy atmosphere that will make you feel really special.

Each room is unique and uses antique furniture that was in the house in addition to other antiques acquired in Spain and France.

Casa Pizarro Hotel is an unbeatable hotel from which to discover and enjoy Caceres: just a few steps away from the UNESCO World Heritage City Centre, next to the Helga de Alvear Foundation and Contemporary Art Museum, and close to the best restaurants and entertainment venues.

Our mission is for all our customers to have a unique and unforgettable experience in Caceres and to enjoy the facilities of an 18th-century town house with all the comforts of the 21st century.

We hope you enjoy your stay in Caceres and we look forward to seeing you again very soon!