Hotels and places to stay in Oviedo

Oviedo is the capital of the Principality of Asturias and its administrative and university centre. Gijón and Avilés are less than 30 km away, so it is a convenient base for exploring central Asturias. FaceTraveler lists 57 places to stay in the city, from hostels to five-star hotels.

Where to stay in Oviedo

Old town. It has been a protected monumental area since 1955 and many of its streets are pedestrianised. Here you will find San Salvador Cathedral and the Plaza del Fontán. The Camino Primitivo to Santiago starts from the cathedral, so it is a good fit if you are about to begin the route or want to see the sights on foot.

Calle Uría and Campo de San Francisco. Calle Uría is the city’s main shopping street, with restricted traffic. It runs alongside the Campo de San Francisco, the big park in the centre. It suits you if you want shops and restaurants at your door and the old town a short stroll away.

Next to the station. The railway station is at the start of Calle Uría, next to the bus station. This is the practical area if you plan day trips by train or bus around Asturias.

If you prefer the coast, the region also has places to stay in Llanes and Cudillero.

Getting there and around

Asturias Airport is in Castrillón, about 47 km from Oviedo, and ALSA runs a direct bus line between the two. By train, the AVE and Alvia arrive from Madrid via the Pajares bypass, calling at León or Valladolid. The station is also the hub of Cercanías Asturias, with trains to Gijón, Avilés (San Juan de Nieva) and other towns.

Within the city, TUA urban buses have thirteen lines and a night bus (búho) at weekends and on public holidays.

When to go

The climate is oceanic, with mild summers and cool winters; the annual average is around 13 °C. It rains throughout the year, so bring an umbrella in any season. Summer is the most pleasant time to combine city and coast.

Types of accommodation in Oviedo

• 15 4-star hotels and 2 5-star hotels.
• 11 3-star hotels and 6 2-star hotels.
• 13 guesthouses, the largest group.
• 4 hostels, useful if you are walking the Camino Primitivo.
• And 6 other places to stay of different types.

Oviedo is in Asturias. More destinations in Spain.