Oviedo

[miriam]

I'll be arriving in Oviedo by bus late on a Sunday evening, planning to start walking the next morning.
Can someone recommend a place to stay, please, near the bus station and the cathedral? I'd like to post out my walking sticks, so need to book in advance.
Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Reasonably priced: http://www.hotel-santaclara.es/

The bus/train station and cathedral are almost on opposite sides of the city, so you cannot be near both! The Santa Clara splits the distance favoring the cathedral.

Buen camino.

 

[miriam]

Thanks. Looks nice. Perfect!

 

[jpflavin1]

I'll be arriving in Oviedo by bus late on a Sunday evening, planning to start walking the next morning.
Can someone recommend a place to stay, please, near the bus station and the cathedral? I'd like to post out my walking sticks, so need to book in advance.
Thanks.

Miriam:

I walked straight through Oviedo after completing the San Salvador so I can not recommend a place to stay.

That said, I would recommend you stay near the Cathedral. The Primitivo starts just outside the Cathedral. There is a restaurant bar to the right as you are leaving the Cathedral. In the pavement is the first marker for the Primitivo. Just follow the markers in the sidewalk, which are at every corner through the city of Oviedo.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, Miriam,
What do you mean by "late"? If it's before midnight, you will find people on the streets. The area near the train station is not as nice as the area near the cathedral, IMO, though it's fine.

The hotel falcon recommends is nice, and it's right next door to one that's in the same vein but a little nicer, the Vetusta. I've stayed there a number of times, and it's a great location.

For a more budget accommodation, consider the Hostal Arcos, right in the old part. Rates are really quite reasonable and the quality is good. http://www.hostal-arcos.com Wonderful helpful owners.

I know you didn't ask about this, but there is a lot to see, do, and enjoy in Oviedo. In terms of old historic core, museums, pre-romanesque churches, etc. Some pilgrims have no interest in touring, they just want to walk, but if you are so inclined, you might consider taking a day there to see a bit of this absolutely beautiful city. Buen camino, Laurie

 

[egar]

Miriam:

... The Primitivo starts just outside the Cathedral. There is a restaurant bar to the right as you are leaving the Cathedral. In the pavement is the first marker for the Primitivo ...

I think this may be the marker you are referring to. As Joe said it is just outside the cathedral, to the right. Very easy to find.

 

[AJ]

For a more budget accommodation, consider the Hostal Arcos, right in the old part. Rates are really quite reasonable and the quality is good. http://www.hostal-arcos.com Wonderful helpful owners.

This is where I stay in Oviedo. Close to the cathedral and the tourist office.

 

[miriam]

Hi, Miriam,
What do you mean by "late"? If it's before midnight, you will find people on the streets. The area near the train station is not as nice as the area near the cathedral, IMO, though it's fine.

The hotel falcon recommends is nice, and it's right next door to one that's in the same vein but a little nicer, the Vetusta. I've stayed there a number of times, and it's a great location.

For a more budget accommodation, consider the Hostal Arcos, right in the old part. Rates are really quite reasonable and the quality is good. http://www.hostal-arcos.com Wonderful helpful owners.

I know you didn't ask about this, but there is a lot to see, do, and enjoy in Oviedo. In terms of old historic core, museums, pre-romanesque churches, etc. Some pilgrims have no interest in touring, they just want to walk, but if you are so inclined, you might consider taking a day there to see a bit of this absolutely beautiful city. Buen camino, Laurie

Thank you, Laurie. I had just read your recent report on your walk last October, today! Very interesting. Thanks for all your advice here. We've only got 11 days, and nothing planned, so we'll see....Thanks again, Miriam

 

[annakappa]

We stayed in the Hotel Vetusta. Very nice, excellent cafe with delicious freshly baked temptations for breakfast. They also made delicious sandwiches to take with us for the day. Anne

 

[miriam]

We stayed in the Hotel Vetusta. Very nice, excellent cafe with delicious freshly baked temptations for breakfast. They also made delicious sandwiches to take with us for the day. Anne

Thanks, looks lovely.