Hotel La Polar

Hotel La Polar in Gijón

Overview

Type: Hotel La Polar is a modern, well-priced hotel offering private room accommodation for walkers on the Camino del Norte. Located just 450 metres from Poniente Beach and a 10-minute walk from Gijón’s historic centre, it offers a comfortable, no-fuss base with a popular on-site café — ideal for pilgrims wanting a central, affordable hotel in one of the Camino del Norte’s great city stops.
Location: Avda. Jose Manuel Palacio Alvarez, 20, 33212 Gijón, Asturias, Spain — in the western part of the city, close to Poniente Beach and well connected to Gijón’s historic centre on foot.
Opened: Established modern hotel, consistently well-reviewed for value and location.
Accessibility: All rooms are on the first floor. Well connected by bus, train, and road. No stag or hen parties permitted.
Contact:
Phone: +34 984296403
Email: info@lapolarhotel.com
Website: lapolarhotel.com

Facilities

Rooms / Beds: Bright exterior rooms on the first floor, each with cable TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. All rooms are heated and face outward for natural light.
Prices: From €60 per room per night.
Total Capacity: Suited to individual pilgrims, couples, and small groups.
Reservations: Recommended during peak Camino and summer season.
Pilgrim Credential: Not required — open to all travellers.
Operating Season: Open all year.
Hours: Café open 07:00–23:00.

Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi throughout.
• On-site café serving breakfast, snacks, and cocktails (07:00–23:00).
• Private bathroom with bath or shower in all rooms.
• Cable TV and heating in all rooms.
• 450 metres from Poniente Beach.
• 10-minute walk to Gijón’s historic Cimadevilla district.
• Well connected by bus, train, and road.

Walker Insight

Gijón is one of the great city stops on the Camino del Norte — a vibrant Asturian port city with maritime flair, a lively old town (Cimadevilla), long golden beaches, Roman ruins, and some of the best food and cider on the entire route. Hotel La Polar puts pilgrims within easy reach of all of it, at a price point that leaves room for a proper Asturian dinner.

The Polar café is a well-regarded way to start the day before heading out on the trail. The café also doubles as a cocktail bar in the evenings, making it a relaxed spot to unwind after exploring the city. Solo travellers have rated the location 8.8 out of 10.

Gijón is also the point where the Camino del Norte and the route to Oviedo (Camino Primitivo) diverge — pilgrims choosing the Primitivo branch off at Casquita before reaching the city, while those continuing on the Norte pass through Gijón before heading west toward Avilés and eventually Galicia.

Good to Know

• No stag or hen parties — a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere guaranteed.
• All rooms on the first floor with outward-facing natural light.
• Poniente Beach is 450 metres away.
• Aquarium of Gijón and Roman Baths are within walking distance.
• Asturias Airport is approximately 36–50 km away.
• Well connected by public transport — bus and train links nearby.

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