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Casa Botines

Tourist attraction Museum Historical place museum

One of the Most Revieweds in León


Address

Pl. de S. Marcelo, 5, 24002 León, Spain

Website

www.casabotines.es

Contact

+34 987 35 32 47

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (7.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 3 to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Ollie B. 2 years ago on Google
    A lot to see. Interesting history and variety of paintings and other art works associated with Gaudí.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen D. 2 years ago on Google
    We appreciate Gaudi so we loved it! I believe it was 5€. Pleasant staff. The ground floor explains the history of the building as well as Gaudi's inspiration for his architecture. On this floor, only the original windows remain after renovations post his death. It originally housed a fabric business, and renovations brought a bank and insurance. There is a mock up of each. The 2nd and 3rd floors are dedicated to examples of Gaudi's work, explanations of various forms he used, videos, interactive video, and then a visit through one of the 12 apts for rent with all original furniture and decorations. You also see the optometrist/dentist office that existed for residents. The dentist office hasn't evolved all that much. On the 1st floor via a different staircase you can visit temporary exhibits. Very recommeinnded.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hamadosh .. 1 year ago on Google
    Really interesting also they have audio in 4 different languages including English price was 7 or 8 euro not sure with no traffic, but tge roof you can’t enter it without Guide which is idk why also some floors are closed for maintenance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 유효진(Antonio) 1 year ago on Google
    It is a beautiful place. If you're in the area, be sure to visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gamebot Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice to get to see the building, although much of it was off limits and entrance is a ticket booth/ gift shop. Still it is worth a visit if you are in Leon. And it is very central.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jacob C. 1 year ago on Google
    I really appreciated the interactive art pieces, which made the visit much more enjoyable for me. There are enough explanations that if you’re interested in some particular thing, you can read up more on it, but it’s not at all overwhelming if you’re not one to read the descriptions of everything. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. The only bad thing were the bathrooms, which I found very unclean — one had no soap, or even hand sanitizer, to use after using the bathroom. Overall, though, a good experience and worth the 5€ (if you’re a student).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lewis M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of only 3 places Gaudí designed outside Catalunya. Various prices but never expensive. I paid 5 euro for example. Right in the heart of León close to the cathedral. Various languages spoken. Souvenir shop on site.

  • 5/5 Janet L. 7 months ago on Google
    What a gem this building is! The construction is very interesting, and adapted to the difficult swampy location, and the building itself has architectural features to increase the pleasure and comfort of the occupiers. We particularly loved the 19th century rooms. The ground floor has a brilliant display of items from the building's previous business occupiers, a couture house and a bank. I really enjoyed the flying experience on the top floor, and we both virtually dressed in bathing suits. 9 euros full price/7 euros seniors.

  • 4/5 Monserrate M. 6 months ago on Google
    It gives you a just and realistic perspective of Gaudi's absoluteness seen in his creativity, inventiveness, ingenuity and expression.

  • 5/5 Rujee S. 10 months ago on Google
    This is fantastic and classic building. Every time when I came to Leon I had to took many photos of this building. The design is amazing.

  • 5/5 mickey b. 7 months ago on Google
    Great Gaudi designed building. Some good art and old photos. Some great reconstructions of 19th century rooms. I loved the dental equipment.

  • 5/5 Eric S. 6 months ago on Google
    If you have been to Barcelona, then you know Gaudi in his more exuberant stages of architecture. Here we see a more restrained Gaudi, but a master of architecture and materials. This house is well worth seeing, and the English tour is well laid out with good explanations of the bottom textile trading floor, and the top residential units, the top units are well worth seeing because they are populated with period Furniture.

  • 5/5 Thomond C. 6 months ago on Google
    A complete gem. I experienced this beautiful building and its contents first thing on a Monday morning. It is in pristine condition, beautifully curated, and a wonderful testament to the breadth of Gaudi's work.

  • 5/5 Rodrigo K. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately I was in Leon on a Monday and the museum was closed, but I could walk outside it and the building is beautiful.

  • 5/5 Raul S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Excellent treatment by the staff.

  • 5/5 Wendy B. 2 years ago on Google
    A highlight of our stay in Leon. Really well worth a visit. Informative info about the construction as well as reconstructed living spaces and an art exposition. Very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Neil B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best tourist attraction in Leon. Another fascinating building by the architect Gaudi. Majestic. Well described but don't miss the short film upstairs for a surprise about what the building references.

  • 4/5 Alan C (. 1 year ago on Google
    Very attractive building with a German fairy-tale-castle appearance situated in the middle of León. It looks out of place as it contrasts with the surrounding area and buildings.

  • 3/5 Jan J. 2 years ago on Google
    Looks amazing on the outside. Okay museum inside with different exhibitions on each floor.

  • 5/5 howard m. 1 year ago on Google
    Took a terrific guided tour with detailed anecdotes and history, led at a good pace by a passionate and interesting young woman. Get to see the original "attic" roof spire on the guided tour. Lots of beautiful art inside this masterful, delicate "sedate" Gaudi. Gorgeous jewel box inside and out.

  • 5/5 CHRISTINA A. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing building, though as is often the case with Gaudí's creations, I find the inside much prettier and interesting than the outside. Very good guided tour. Worth it

  • 5/5 Hans H. 2 years ago on Google
    It's constructed by Gaudí with loads of difficulty in record time. The interior isn't original anymore but still it's possible to admire the architectural achievement.

  • 4/5 Isabel V. 2 years ago on Google
    An utter must if you're in León. I recommend the guided visit to fully appreciate the genius of Gaudí and his attention to detail. Also that allows you to visit the attic, which remains inaccessible otherwise, where the originals of the plans and other historical documents are kept. The only drawback was the group was too big for the size of some spaces, especially in the context of covid19 capacity restrictions, and that created a delay between the visit to some rooms and the explanations.


Call +34 987 35 32 47 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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