Gijon

Travel Guide

Gijon showing general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town
San Lorenzo Beach featuring a coastal town and general coastal views
Laboral City of Culture featuring interior views and heritage elements
Jovellanos Birthplace Museum showing heritage elements
Jardín Botánico Atlántico which includes a bridge, a river or creek and forest scenes

Where to stay in Gijon

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura featuring heritage elements, a city and interior views

Gijon City Centre

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Unique features of Gijon City Centre include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Casino de Asturias or San Lorenzo Beach while you're exploring the area.

Gijon City Centre
Museum of the Asturian People featuring modern architecture

Distrito Rural Este

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Distrito Rural Este. You might want to make time for a stop at Atlantic Botanical Garden or Laboral City of Culture.

Distrito Rural Este
Aquarium of Gijon which includes a sunset, signage and modern architecture

Distrito Oeste

You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Distrito Oeste. You might want to make time for a stop at Aquarium of Gijon or Playa de Poniente.

Distrito Oeste
Walk along Gijón's beautiful seafront at sunset to get a breath of fresh sea air in the city. This pretty church is just the icing on the cake. 

More info: http://holayessica.com/2013/09/18/wisw-gijon-sunset/

Distrito Llano

4/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the shopping in Distrito Llano, and Los Fresnos Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Distrito Llano

Distrito Sur

4/5(2 area reviews)

Some popular features of Distrito Sur include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Aquarium of Gijon or Casino de Asturias are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Distrito Sur
Museum of the Asturian People which includes heritage elements as well as a small group of people

El Pisón

If you're spending some time in El Pisón, San Lorenzo Beach and Bay of Biscay are top sights worth seeing.

El Pisón
Hotel Silken Ciudad Gijon
Hotel Silken Ciudad Gijon
4 out of 5
C/ Bohemia, 1, Gijon, Asturias
The price is SAR 287 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 287
SAR 315 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gijon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (506 reviews)
"Location was nice"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Hotel Silken Ciudad Gijon
AC Hotel Gijón by Marriott
AC Hotel Gijón by Marriott
4 out of 5
Avenida de Oviedo, 15, Gijon, Asturias
The price is SAR 309 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 309
SAR 340 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gijon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Los Fresnos Mall ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (290 reviews)
"Awesome stay"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

AC Hotel Gijón by Marriott
Hotel Hernán Cortés
Hotel Hernán Cortés
4 out of 5
Calle Fernández Vallín, 5, Gijon, Asturias
The price is SAR 316 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
SAR 316
SAR 348 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gijon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"We loved staying here. The room was very nice and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Hotel Hernán Cortés
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
114A - Playa de San Lorenzo - Opc
114A - Playa de San Lorenzo - Opc
Gijón
Stay at this apartment in Gijon. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions San Lorenzo Beach and Busto de Evaristo San Miguel are ...
Very good location and well-planned apartment
"Great place and everything worked well even with a four member family but the space is limited and The kids have to sleep on the pull-out sofa in the living room. This functioned well for us."

Reviewed on 19 July 2024

114A - Playa de San Lorenzo - Opc
Apartment 800 meters from the beach
Apartment 800 meters from the beach
Gijón
Stay at this apartment in Gijon. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa de L'Arbeyal and Aquarium of Gijon are located nearby.
Asturias 2024
"El alojamiento ha cumplido todas nuestras expectativas que teníamos de viaje. El piso se encontraba limpio y el servicio que nos han ofrecido ha sido muy preciso y bueno. Volvería a alojarme en este apartamento. La única pega que podría ponerle es la ubicación que se encuentra un poco alejada del ..."

Reviewed on 19 August 2024

Apartment 800 meters from the beach
184A Barrio la Arena con 4 dormitorios
184A Barrio la Arena con 4 dormitorios
Gijón
Stay at this apartment in Gijon. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions San Lorenzo Beach and Busto de Evaristo ...
184A Barrio la Arena con 4 dormitorios
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Gijon

4.8
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Do NOT mis La Laboral!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Seemed like a pleasant city with a nice surfing beach. We were only there for one night so we didn't see much, but the boardwalk, which this hotel was right at the end of, was nice.

5/5 - Excellent

TLL

beautiful city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful city. Loved it and we will return.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

beautiful City!!!