This modern hotel is set on a hilltop in Medellín, overlooking the River Guadiana and Medellín Castle. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TV. The rooms at the Hotel Rural Quinto Cecilio feature tiled floors and modern décor. Each one has a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace with views of the castle. The Quinto Cecilio’s restaurant serves traditional food from Extremadura. It has a terrace on a platform with fantastic views. The restaurant and café are open Tuesday to Sunday. Medellín includes various examples of ancient Roman architecture, including a well-preserved amphitheatre. Mérida, whose Roman ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 30 minutes’ drive away.