Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

A visit to Oviedo is, above all, about enjoying the atmosphere of the old quarter, the focal point of our self-guided walking tour, where the steeple of the flamboyant Gothic cathedral – an important stopping point for pilgrims en route to Santiago de Compostela – rises above the tall, painted houses with their narrow wrought-iron balconies.

In amongst them are numerous arcaded buildings and grand 18th-century mansions with elaborate stone façades, such as the Palacio Velarde, which now serves as the excellent regional museum of fine arts. The city’s other museum, housed in a former convent, is devoted to archaeology, and boasts mosaics and altar stones from some of the pre-Romanesque churches which are unique to Asturias.

Please note that the two museums are both closed on Mondays.
Beyond the City

UNESCO-protected churches

UNESCO-protected churches

It is possible, if you so wish, to visit the best example of these 9th-century churches, mystical Santa María del Naranco. Along with a second UNESCO-protected church, it perches on a wooded hillside just three kilometres from the city centre. Beautiful in its simplicity, it is the last resting place of King Ramiro I.

Accommodation

We offer a choice of two hotels, both well placed for exploring the city. Please state your preference when booking.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
Cervantes Hotel
Oviedo
The traditional, redbrick exterior of this century-old Asturian mansion belies a sparklingly modern interior, where the bedrooms are spacious and stylish, the staff friendly and the breakfasts generous. Located just outside Oviedo's historic centre, the hotel is within easy walking distance of all major sights – as well as the city's tempting selection of cider bars and restaurants.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Hotel Fruela
Oviedo
Opened in 2003, this 3-star boutique hotel has 28 well-equipped rooms which are comfortable and modern. It is centrally situated making it ideal for exploring the historic Old Quarter and the New Town with its restaurants, shops and cafés. Breakfast is taken in the Fruela's sister hotel, the 4-star Princess Munia which is directly across this quiet street. The hotel has a bar and restaurant, and guests have access to the wellness centre also based in the Princess Munia which includes a hydrotherapy pool, Turkish bath, sauna and cromotherapy beds, and more (pay locally).
(The hotels are named after King Fruela I and his wife Princess Munia, who ruled Asturias from 722 to 768AD. It was during their reign that the city was founded.)

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Prices

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Prices for first-named hotel (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Cervantes Hotel, 2 nights: 01 April 2023 - 31 October 2023 & 01 April 2024 - 31 October 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 - 5 Apr 2023	£150	£120
6 - 11 Apr 2023	not available	not available
12 Apr - 24 Jul 2023	£150	£120
25 Jul - 31 Aug 2023	£185	£150
1 Sep - 29 Oct 2023	£150	£120
1 - 5 Apr 2024	£165	£135
6 - 11 Apr 2024	not available	not available
12 Apr - 24 Jul 2024	£165	£135
25 Jul - 31 Aug 2024	£205	£165
1 Sep - 29 Oct 2024	£165	£135

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Prices for Hotel Fruela (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Hotel Fruela, 2 nights: 01 April 2023 - 31 October 2023 & 01 April 2024 - 31 October 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 - 5 Apr 2023	£105	£80
6 - 11 Apr 2023	£160	£125
12 Apr - 31 May 2023	£105	£80
1 Jun - 31 Jul 2023	£135	£95
1 - 31 Aug 2023	£160	£125
1 - 30 Sep 2023	£135	£95
1 - 7 Oct 2023	£105	£80
8 - 12 Oct 2023	£135	£95
13 - 29 Oct 2023	£105	£80
1 - 5 Apr 2024	£116	£88
6 - 11 Apr 2024	£180	£140
12 Apr - 31 May 2024	£116	£88
1 Jun - 31 Jul 2024	£150	£105
1 - 31 Aug 2024	£180	£140
1 - 30 Sep 2024	£150	£105
1 - 7 Oct 2024	£116	£88
8 - 12 Oct 2024	£150	£105
13 - 29 Oct 2024	£116	£88

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Cervantes Hotel, Oviedo
'Premium': 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2023	£26
'Premium': 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2024	£29

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Cervantes Hotel, Oviedo (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 05 Apr 2023	£64	£118
06 Apr - 11 Apr 2023 #	not available	not available
12 Apr - 24 Jul 2023	£64	£118
25 Jul - 31 Aug 2023	£80	£146
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2023	£64	£118
01 Apr - 05 Apr 2024	£70	£129
06 Apr - 11 Apr 2024 #	not available	not available
12 Apr - 24 Jul 2024	£70	£129
25 Jul - 31 Aug 2024	£88	£161
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2024	£70	£129

Room upgrades & extra nights - Hotel Fruela

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Hotel Fruela, Oviedo (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 05 Apr 2023	£48	£84
06 Apr - 11 Apr 2023	£72	£126
12 Apr - 31 May 2023	£48	£84
01 Jun - 31 Jul 2023	£58	£98
01 Aug - 31 Aug 2023	£72	£126
01 Sep - 30 Sep 2023	£58	£98
01 Oct - 07 Oct 2023	£48	£84
08 Oct - 12 Oct 2023	£58	£98
13 Oct - 31 Oct 2023	£48	£84
01 Apr - 05 Apr 2024	£53	£93
06 Apr - 11 Apr 2024	£79	£138
12 Apr - 31 May 2024	£53	£93
01 Jun - 31 Jul 2024	£64	£108
01 Aug - 31 Aug 2024	£79	£138
01 Sep - 30 Sep 2024	£64	£108
01 Oct - 07 Oct 2024	£53	£93
08 Oct - 12 Oct 2024	£64	£108
13 Oct - 31 Oct 2024	£53	£93

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Oviedo-Asturias airport website (this is the official site but is only in Spanish).

Getting between Oviedo-Asturias airport and the city (47km):

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Bus	1 hour	every hour

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	45 minutes	55€

Reviews

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H Burley. North Yorkshire

13 July 2023

Green Spain was a revelation in its diversity of landscape and climate and sheer beauty. The walks were perfectly pitched and none of the car journeys too long and all very easy. The Asturian capital Oviedo is wonderful elegant and interesting with very few non Spanish tourists and some great neighbourhood restaurants. All four hotels were hugely welcoming and comfortable with good food.We especially fell for the deep rural charm of Molina del Canto - set by a river with abundant bird life. We saw so many birds including Griffon Vulture and an eagle. We also spotted shy deer and a red squirrel. The weather was like England in a good summer - gentle heat with occasional showers. Soothing. And the swimming at Getaria was superb. We feel we have discovered another glorious part of Spain.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer did our walking discovery holiday 'Three Faces of Green Spain' in combination with our city add-on in Oviedo.

H Burley. North Yorkshire

13 July 2023

Green Spain was a revelation in its diversity of landscape and climate and sheer beauty. The walks were perfectly pitched and none of the car journeys too long and all very easy. The Asturian capital Oviedo is wonderful elegant and interesting with very few non Spanish tourists and some great neighbourhood restaurants. All four hotels were hugely welcoming and comfortable with good food.We especially fell for the deep rural charm of Molina del Canto - set by a river with abundant bird life. We saw so many birds including Griffon Vulture and an eagle. We also spotted shy deer and a red squirrel. The weather was like England in a good summer - gentle heat with occasional showers. Soothing. And the swimming at Getaria was superb. We feel we have discovered another glorious part of Spain.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer did our walking discovery holiday 'Three Faces of Green Spain' in combination with our city add-on in Oviedo.

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