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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:
... 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 ...
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.
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, MiriamHi, 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
Thanks, looks lovely.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