El Retiro de Cardea
Oviedo · Asturias · 3 Stars

El Retiro de Cardea

3-star hotel in Oviedo, with modern rooms, a café and bar, free WiFi and bus connections to the old town.

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7.8 Score
998 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Oviedo
Nearby San Julián de los Prados · 790 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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El Retiro de Cardea

El Retiro de Cardea is a 3-star hotel in Oviedo, 350 m from Hospital de Asturias and 1.5 km from the city centre. Its modern rooms have heating, parquet flooring, a desk and a private bathroom; all include a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Options include rooms measuring 13 and 17 m², with different layouts for couples, solo travellers or groups of up to three people.

The property has a bar and café and offers continental breakfast. It also has a lift, luggage storage, a wake-up service and tourist information. Nearby restaurants are a few minutes’ walk away, and Los Prados shopping centre is 600 m away; the hotel has no parking.

From Avenida Del Mar, public buses connect with the old town, where Oviedo brings together pre-Romanesque architecture, museums and cider bars. San Julián de los Prados is 790 m away, while Calle Gascona is 1.4 km away. Gijón and the coast can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. This is a practical option for a city stay with cultural visits and trips around Asturias.

El Retiro de Cardea
★ 7.8 · Good · 998 reviews

Plan your stay at El Retiro de Cardea

3-star hotel in Oviedo, with modern rooms, a café and bar, free WiFi and bus connections to the old town.

Room types

The rooms at El Retiro de Cardea have a modern, functional style. All offer a private bathroom, heating, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Parquet flooring and a desk are standard features; the bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. The complimentary bottle of mineral water is a practical touch on arrival.

The rooms measure 13 or 17 m². The room with one double bed measures 13 m² and accommodates two people. The other two, measuring 17 m², can accommodate up to three: one has three single beds, while the other combines one single bed with a double bed. This variety makes it easy to choose a room for couples or small groups, with a desk and private bathroom in every room.

Double Room - 1 Bed — El Retiro de Cardea
Double Room - 1 Bed
13 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet

Measuring 13 m² and with one double bed, this room is set up for two people. A desk and parquet flooring complement the modern interior; the private bathroom has a bath or shower, a bidet and free toiletries. Heating and a flat-screen TV complete the facilities.

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Double Room - 2 Single Beds — El Retiro de Cardea
Double Room - 2 Single Beds
17 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries

Measuring 17 m², this room accommodates up to three guests and has three single beds, a layout for people travelling together who prefer not to share a bed. The private bathroom has a bidet, a bath or shower and a hairdryer; parquet flooring and a desk maintain the hotel’s modern style.

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Double Room — El Retiro de Cardea
Double Room
17 m²

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hairdryer

Measuring 17 m² and accommodating up to three people, this room combines one single bed and one double bed. The layout allows guests with different sleeping needs to share the space; it has a private bathroom, a bath or shower, a bidet and a desk. Parquet flooring and a flat-screen TV complete the modern room.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in a quiet area of Oviedo, 1.5 km from the city centre.
  • you need free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’re travelling as a couple or in a small group: there are rooms for up to three people.
  • you’re interested in historic sites such as San Julián de los Prados, 790 m away.
  • you’re looking for a café, bar and continental breakfast at the property.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: El Retiro de Cardea has no parking.
  • you want to stay next to the old town: the city centre is 1.5 km away.
  • you need a room for more than three people.
  • you want to be next to the beach and avoid travelling: Gijón and the coast are about 25 minutes away by car.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel brings together services for a functional stay: it has a café and bar, free WiFi, luggage storage and tourist information. The shared TV area provides a communal space, while the lift makes it easier to reach the upper floors. The wake-up service can be useful when planning your outings in Oviedo.

The rooms have a private bathroom, a bath or shower and free toiletries, as well as towels, bed linen and a hairdryer. A bidet, wardrobe, clothes rack and desk are also provided. Heating and wooden or parquet flooring complete the indoor facilities; all rooms are non-smoking and the hotel has a safety deposit box. A flat-screen TV and telephone round out the in-room amenities.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Shared TV lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tourist information
  • CCTV in communal areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

El Retiro de Cardea is on Avenida Del Mar, in a quiet area of Oviedo, 1.5 km from the centre. Hospital de Asturias is 350 m away and Los Prados shopping centre is 600 m away. There are restaurants on nearby streets: Restaurante Los Castañales is 100 m away and Bemar is 200 m away; La Quintana is 250 m away. This is an urban area with shops and everyday services, where you can combine a visit to the centre with errands around the city.

Oviedo’s pre-Romanesque heritage is nearby: San Julián de los Prados is 790 m away and La Foncalada is 1.3 km away. Monasterio de San Pelayo is 1.4 km away, and Museo Arqueológico de Asturias is 1.5 km away. Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias is 1.6 km away; Plaza de la Constitución and Plaza del Fontán are 1.8 km away. Parque del Campo de San Francisco provides a green space 1.9 km away.

Oviedo bus station is 1.4 km away; La Corredoria and Oviedo train stations are 1.7 km and 1.8 km away, respectively. Public buses connect the area around the hotel with the old town, where Calle Gascona has cider bars and is 1.4 km away. Asturias Airport is 25 km away. Gijón and the coast are about 25 minutes away by car. In September, the San Mateo festivities bring the city to life; throughout the rest of the year, museums, squares and historic architecture offer plenty of options for cultural visits.

San Julián de los Prados — Pre-Romanesque Asturian church, noted for its medieval architecture and murals. 790 m
La Foncalada — Monumental pre-Romanesque fountain, part of Oviedo’s historic heritage. 1,3 km
Calle Gascona — Street known for its cider bars and Asturian food traditions. 1,4 km
Asturias Archaeological Museum — Collections exploring the archaeology and history of the Principality. 1,5 km
Asturias Museum of Fine Arts — Paintings and sculptures in a museum in the old town. 1,6 km
Oviedo Bus Station — Bus terminal with connections to Oviedo and other destinations. 1,4 km

What guests say about El Retiro de Cardea

7.8
Good · 998 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
8.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.3

The staff’s service stands out as the aspect guests rate most highly. Cleanliness and WiFi also receive favourable comments, while comfort and value for money are rated reasonably well. The facilities receive a more moderate rating.

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