Alda Palacio Valdés
Old Town rooms a short walk from the river
About this hotel
Alda Palacio Valdés puts guests in the middle of Avilés' Old Town, on the opposite bank of the river from the Óscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre's white curved forms, one of the most photographed buildings on this stretch of the Asturian coast. The hotel itself is a modern, straightforward base rather than a period property: air-conditioned rooms come with a work desk, an in-room safe, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, and each private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. What sells the stay is the address rather than the architecture. Restaurants and tapas bars start within 100 metres of the front door, and the train station is a level 700-metre walk away, useful for day trips along the coast or inland to Oviedo. Reception staff double as a local information point for what to see beyond the Old Town itself.
- Old Town location
- River-facing rooms available
- Private bathroom with hairdryer
- Walk to the train station
Our take
This suits travellers who want a central, no-fuss base for exploring Avilés on foot, with the Niemeyer Centre, the river and the Old Town's restaurants all within easy walking range. Couples traveling for a short break get the most out of the location, reflected in guest scores for two-person stays. Anyone hoping for historic architecture or a full-service resort should look toward the city's converted palace hotels instead, since this is a modern, functional property built around its address.
- ✓Ask for a room facing the river if you want a glimpse of the Niemeyer Centre without leaving your window.
- ✓Walk the 700 metres to the train station in the morning if you're planning a day trip along the coast.
- ✓Book a table nearby before 9pm in summer, since the restaurants within 100 metres fill up fast on weekend evenings.
Why we love it
- Old Town address a short walk from everything
- River views toward the Niemeyer Cultural Centre
- Restaurants and tapas bars within 100 metres
- Level walk to the train station for day trips
Why guests love itA stay here works best as a base for wandering Avilés on foot rather than a destination in itself: the Old Town's cafés and tapas bars sit on the doorstep, and the walk across the river to the Óscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre takes only a few minutes. Rooms are compact but well kept, with air conditioning that earns its keep in high summer. Families with older children exploring independently will find the location safe and walkable; those with buggies may prefer a ground-floor room.