Apartments in Gijón

If you are looking at an apartment in Gijón, the first thing you should know is that there are 622 accommodations of this type in the city, with an average price of 171 euros per night and the lowest from 92 euros. The offer is wide, but not all areas will give you the same, so it is worth choosing wisely according to what you want to do.

The area of Cimavilla, the upper neighborhood next to the marina, is the most authentic and with the most atmosphere of bars and cider houses. Here the apartments are usually in renovated old buildings, with narrow streets and a lot of activity, especially at night. If you prefer tranquility and proximity to San Lorenzo beach, look between the beach promenade and the La Arena neighborhood: the flats are brighter, many with sea views, and in the morning you can go for a run or a walk without encountering crowds. The center, around calle Corrida and parque de Isabel la Católica, is an intermediate option: you have shops, restaurants and quick access to everything on foot, although the price per night is usually somewhat higher than in peripheral areas.

As for prices, don't expect to find bargains in August, which is high season and apartments fill up quickly. If you can, travel in June or September: the weather is still good, there are fewer people and prices drop considerably compared to summer. Also weekends outside the season usually have more reasonable rates, especially if you book two or three weeks in advance. To get there, you have the aeropuerto de Asturias about 40 minutes away by car or bus, and the train and bus station in the center. Once there, the city is very walkable, but if you stay on the outskirts or in the El Llano neighborhood, the urban bus or a rental car will come in handy to get around easily.

Before booking, check carefully whether the apartment includes bed linen and towels, because some charge for them separately. Also check if it has an elevator, especially if you are going to a third floor without an elevator and with luggage, and if the kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher or washing machine, which is not always the case. Finally, check the cancellation policies: in Gijón many apartments offer free cancellation up to a week before, but others do not, so read the fine print before paying. Examples such as the Apartamentos Urban Blue, la Casa en la playa, el Apto. Jesuitas or the Apartamento Fomento can give you an idea of the variety, but each one has its particular conditions.