Begoña Playa

Begoña Playa in Gijón

Overview

Type: Begoña Playa is a well-located, mid-range hotel offering private room accommodation for walkers on the Camino del Norte. Situated 300 metres from San Lorenzo Beach on Gijón Bay, it combines a fine seafront location with a traditional atmosphere — including a bar serving local pinchos — and practical amenities including a tour desk and dry cleaning service. Solo travellers have rated the location an exceptional 9.6 out of 10.
Location: Ezcurdia, 88, 33202 Gijón, Asturias, Spain — 300 metres from San Lorenzo Beach, 300 metres from the Gijón Aquarium, 1 km from Cerro de Santa Catalina Park.
Opened: Established hotel, part of the Hoteles Begoña group; consistently praised for location and local character.
Accessibility: Central location; public parking available nearby. Avilés Airport (Asturias) is a 30-minute drive.
Contact:
Phone: +34 985338111
Email: begonaplaya@hotelesbegona.com
Website: hotelesbegona.com

Facilities

Rooms / Beds: Private rooms with flat-screen satellite TV, wardrobe, desk, and private bathroom with bath and shower. Bed linen and towels included.
Prices: From €65 per room per night.
Total Capacity: Suited to individual pilgrims, couples, and small groups.
Reservations: Recommended during peak season.
Pilgrim Credential: Not required — open to all travellers.
Operating Season: Open all year.
Hours: Breakfast available (charged separately).

Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi.
• Breakfast available (charged separately).
• Bar with traditional local pinchos.
• Tour desk.
• Dry cleaning service.
• Meeting facilities.
• Public parking nearby.
• 300 metres from San Lorenzo Beach.
• 300 metres from Gijón Aquarium.
• Shops and supermarkets within 5 minutes’ walk.

Walker Insight

Begoña Playa’s location score of 9.6 among solo travellers is among the highest in Gijón, and it’s easy to understand why. The hotel sits just 300 metres from San Lorenzo Beach — one of the longest and most beautiful urban beaches in northern Spain — and is within easy walking distance of everything the city has to offer: the Aquarium, the Cimadevilla old town, the Roman Baths, and the cider bars that line the streets of the historic quarter.

The on-site bar serving traditional pinchos is a welcome find for pilgrims arriving hungry after a long day. San Lorenzo Beach is ideal for an evening stroll as the Atlantic light fades, and the walk up to Cerro de Santa Catalina Park (1 km) gives a panoramic view over the city and bay that is well worth the short climb.

Good to Know

• Location rated 9.6 by solo travellers — one of the best in Gijón.
• On-site pinchos bar — great for a quick bite on arrival.
• San Lorenzo Beach is 300 metres away.
• Gijón Aquarium is 300 metres away.
• Cerro de Santa Catalina Park is 1 km away — great city views from the top.
• Avilés Airport is a 30-minute drive.

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