Asturias Hostels

Gijón … That's the most beautiful town in the world! I found here a very special person for me! I fell in love in this town! If I have an opportunity to go back there I will be glad!

HI - Oviedo - Ramon Mendendez Pidal Hostel in Oviedo … This is a very nice hostel located opposite public sports facilities, including tennis courts and swimming pools, in the University area. It's quite a steep walk into the town center, or to be more precise a steep walk back to hostel after a night on the town. Its cost is 60 euros for two days in a twin room for two people – a good value. The staff are really excellent and friendly. There's free Internet access on about 8 personal computers in the hostel. My room was very clean with laminate wooden floors throughout, including the bathroom. One downside, or maybe you will feel it's an upside, is that as the hostel is located on the University campus you get to hear free music from the late night DJs playing for the students. But to be fair, the sound was reduced at midnight. I would very definitely use this place again.

Roberto Frassinelli Hostel in Ribadesella … Ribadesella is a wonderful, if rather touristy town, which is well worth a visit. But staying here was the most ghastly experience I have had hostelling. The warden and her young team do all they possibly can to be awkward, rude, and even plain hostile. Don't try rinsing wet clothes in the basins -- you will get shouted at. Don't take young children -- they will be terrified by the large dog just left roaming the site. Do take a friend, though as they will get asked to pay your bill. Food is available and is ok if the ants crawling all over the table don't put you off. There is no heating so if you arrive during a deluge as my daughter and I did, be prepared for a long, cold night. Better still, stay somewhere else. Don't say you haven't been warned.