Luggage storage in Úbeda

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Located in the Jaén province of the semiautonomous Andalusia region, Ubeda is a long way from the well-known cities and major tourist attractions of Spain. Located well inland from the sea, this is a city that often flies under the radar. And yet, those who do make the journey to this city find it's well worth seeking out.

Ubeda has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City thanks to its beautifully preserved Renaissance architecture. The towers, bare stone walls, and church domes of the city make it a truly beautiful place to visit, and wandering through the narrow streets can sometimes give you the eerie feeling that you've stepped back in time. If you want to visit one of the best preserved and most beautiful Renaissance cities in the world, Ubeda is the place to do it.

And if you do plan on visiting this time capsule, there are tons of great hotels. Why not stay in a nice hotel housed in a gothic-style building located in the city center? Hotel Alvar Fanez, with its polished marble floors, is a particular favorite, as is Hotel Arcco Ubeda. And don't forget that you'll have a much better time if you travel light. This is not a city that was designed with large modern luggage in mind, so drop your things off at a convenient luggage storage and head out to explore a town that can, at times, feel like it's been preserved in amber since the 16th century.

Luggage storage in Ubeda

Bounce partners with local businesses to provide luggage storage in Ubeda and in cities worldwide. By partnering with local shops, restaurants, hotels, and convenience stores, Bounce provides an alternative to train station and airport luggage lockers and lets you store any size of bag for as long as you want. Use our app when you stumble across some free wifi to find a convenient location and book luggage storage in advance, then drop off your things and get ready to experience the top attractions in Ubeda.

Ubeda city guide

Top things to do in Ubeda

Ubeda is all about the past. Along with the neighboring city of Baeza, this Spanish jewel is the perfect place to come if you want to step back into the Renaissance. But as well as its historic charm, Ubeda offers a great range of restaurants, tapas bars, shops, and fun activities that can make your stay in the historic city a memorable one.

Museums in Ubeda

You would expect a historic town like this to have some good museums, and you'd be right. Ubeda is home to some great museums that can enlighten you about the history of Ubeda, the wider region, and Spain itself. Note, though, that the small museums in the town don't have a place to leave heavy bags, so you'll want to drop off your belongings at a convenient luggage storage in Ubeda before you visit.

• Ubeda Archaeological Museum: Housed in a 14th-century villa, this intriguing museum is the perfect place to come to get to grips with the rich past of Ubeda and the wider region. Ubeda was a major city during the Renaissance period, but its history goes back much further, at least to Roman Spain, if not before, and you can uncover centuries' worth of history at this museum.
• San Juan de la Cruz Museum: Known in English as St. John of the Cross, San Juan was and is a major figure in the history of Christian thought and theology, as well as an important literary figure. You don't need to be a believer to be fascinated by the life story of this unique individual who shut himself away from the world in a tiny cell in this convent until he died, in the meantime thinking and writing philosophical works that changed the course of history.
• Casa Museo Sinagoga de Salomón: Appreciate the history of the Jewish diaspora in Spain at this beautiful synagogue museum. The story of Sephardic Judaism is told through exhibits and ancient artifacts that shed light on the culture of this troubled people from their earliest presence in Spain up to the present day.

Shopping in Ubeda

Ubeda isn't a major shopping destination, but in the streets of the city, you'll find not only everything you need but also some great local stores that are perfect for unique gifts.

• Calle Valencia: Ubeda is known as the crafts capital of Andalusia, and wherever you go in this town, you'll find unique stores selling local handicrafts. Calle Valencia is the place to go for ceramics, and this street is packed with quirky stores selling pottery items that make perfect souvenirs.
• Olive Oil Visitor Center: Ubeda is also known for its olive oil, and the Olive Oil Visitor Center is one of the main attractions in town. However, it also features a well-equipped gift shop where you can buy an astonishing range of different olive oils to bring home with you. Plus, the air conditioning is a great way to cool off on a hot Spanish summer afternoon.
• Ubeda Comercial: This indoor shopping mall is the closest thing you'll get to the classic North American shopping experience in this Renaissance city. With grocery and department stores as well as smaller businesses, this is a good place to get everything you need under one roof.

Restaurants in Ubeda

This may be a historic city, but that doesn't mean it's a stuffy one. It's not hard to find traditional Spanish cuisine, including tapas, in Ubeda, but that doesn't mean it's all you'll find. When it's time to eat, the diverse restaurants of the city are ready to serve you. Just remember to leave heavy bags behind before patronizing these local establishments.

• Venecia: If you're craving Italian flavors in the heart of Spain, this is where you'll find them. This pizza restaurant with an on-site bar also offers a great range of pasta, and they also have a long menu of both Spanish and Italian-inspired street food to eat on the go.
• Cusco: Combining both local and international cuisine, this city center restaurant is especially good at Spanish favorites like jamon Iberico and flamenquin.
• Restaurante Bocata Burger: No prizes for guessing what's on the menu here. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant serves burgers and sandwiches that are great for a quick meal on the go.

Conclusion

Ubeda isn't all that well-known to international tourists, but Spanish people are well aware of the beauty of this hidden gem. Guest rooms are cheaper here than in the major Spanish cities and have all the amenities you would want, like a private bathroom, a games room, air conditioning, buffet breakfast, and free wifi. There's really no excuse not to keep your vacation going in Ubeda a little bit longer.