Oviedo
Holiday stays in Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital of the Principality of Asturias and has 223,968 inhabitants (INE, 2025). Its centre keeps the Cathedral of San Salvador and the old town, and at the northern edge of the city is the Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA), close to the residential neighbourhood of Teatinos.
The capital of Asturias
Oviedo is the capital of the Principality of Asturias and the seat of the Junta General del Principado. The Cathedral of San Salvador stands on the old Chapel of the Saviour, founded in the time of Alfonso II, and holds relics from that period, such as the Holy Shroud. The church-palace of Santa María del Naranco is another landmark of the city's heritage. The northern way, the oldest pilgrimage route to Santiago, passed through Oviedo.
The HUCA and Teatinos
The Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA) is on Avenida de Roma, on the La Cadellada estate, at the northern edge of the city. The current complex opened in January 2014 and has 1,039 beds. Teatinos, the residential neighbourhood close to the hospital, has supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and cider houses.
Oviedo's centre
The old town and the Cathedral of San Salvador are in the centre, next to the main shopping area, with shops, restaurants, cafés and cider houses. From the Teatinos neighbourhood the centre is 1.7 km away: about 25 minutes on foot or 5 by taxi.
Getting here and day trips
Oviedo has a train station and a bus station. By car from the city, Gijón is about 25 minutes away, Avilés 30, Asturias airport 45 and Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, just over an hour.
Stays in Oviedo
In Oviedo, RentiGlobal manages on behalf of its owner the Primo de Rivera Oviedo studio (for 2 guests, in the centre, a few minutes' walk from the Cathedral). Before sending a booking request you see the total price and the cancellation policy of each property.
Key facts
- Municipality
- Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias
- Population
- 223,968 inhabitants (INE, 2025)
- Cathedral
- Cathedral of San Salvador, in the centre
- HUCA hospital
- Avenida de Roma, La Cadellada (north); 1,039 beds
- Gijón and Avilés
- 25 and 30 min by car
- Asturias airport
- 45 min by car
Frequently asked questions
Where is the HUCA hospital?
The Central University Hospital of Asturias is on Avenida de Roma, on the La Cadellada estate, at the northern edge of Oviedo. The current complex opened in January 2014.
How far is the centre from Teatinos?
1.7 km: about 25 minutes on foot or 5 by taxi. There are also city buses from the HUCA interchange.
What can be visited near Oviedo?
By car from Oviedo, Gijón is about 25 minutes away, Avilés 30 and Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, just over an hour.
How long from Asturias airport to Oviedo?
About 45 minutes by car.
What is the Cathedral of San Salvador?
It is Oviedo's cathedral, built on the old Chapel of the Saviour, founded in the time of Alfonso II. It holds relics from that period, such as the Holy Shroud.