We went for two nights and days to hike the walls and to see the musuems and churches. It proved to be a very cultural, historical and spiritual experience. There is a special sense in Avila of going back in time. The hostel, really a hotel, is run by two brothers who maintain the highest standards in every respect. The breakfast, at only 2 euros is incredidble and they ought to charge more. The rooms and service will not disppoint. Why pay more if it is totally unnessary?