El Môderne Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want a well-rated 4-star in central Gijón, close to the beach, harbour and restaurants, for a modest premium. Skip it if bathroom privacy matters to you, or if you would rather pay half as much for the same guest score.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
El Môderne Hotel is our Luxury pick in Gijón. It suits couples and city-break travellers who want to walk to the beach, the harbour and restaurants, and who value attentive service.
Note that this is a 4-star, not a 5-star. Facilities listed are a gym, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There is no spa, pool or restaurant in our data, so do not book it expecting a resort.
People sharing a room who want a private bathroom setup should read the guest comments below first.
Location and getting around
The address is Calle Marqués de San Esteban nº 27, in Gijón city centre. The location score is 9.6 out of 10. Guests point to the beach, the harbour and restaurants nearby.
The Juan Barjola Museum of Painting is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Plaza de Toros de El Bibio is about 1.9 km, around 24 minutes. The International Bagpipe Museum is about 2.7 km, roughly 34 minutes on foot, which is far enough that public transport or a taxi makes sense.
These are straight-line estimates. Parking is not confirmed, so ask the hotel if you are driving.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 1,479 reviews. That makes it joint first of the nine hotels we compared on guest score.
Location is praised for its central position near the beach, harbour and restaurants. Staff are described as friendly, professional and attentive.
The bathroom is the recurring complaint. Guests like the modern rain showers, but mention poor lighting and a lack of privacy. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Gijón picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €109 per night, about €218 in total. The sample median was €85, so you pay a premium. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates, as summer rates in a beach city may differ a lot.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Myro, scores the same 9.1 but is a 2-star at €57.60 a night. If you only need a clean bed with good reviews, that is roughly half the price.
The Best Value pick, Silken Ciudad Gijón, is also a 4-star, with an 8.9 score at €89.25 a night. That saves about €20 a night for a slightly lower score.
What El Môderne adds is the top score among the 4-stars, the central location, a gym and a buffet breakfast. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared nine eligible hotels in Gijón. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first; a 4-star can take the place only if it scores at least 8.5.
El Môderne holds an official 4-star rating and scores 9.1, well above that bar, which is why it holds the Luxury slot here.
Before you book
If you are sharing a room, ask about the bathroom layout and how private it is. Check whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms; neither is confirmed.
Confirm parking if you are arriving by car, and ask about gym hours.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is El Môderne Hotel close to the beach?
Guests say it is central and near the beach, harbour and restaurants. The exact walking time to the beach is not in our data, so check a map.
Is it a 5-star hotel?
No. It holds an official 4-star rating. It is our Luxury pick because of its high guest score of 9.1.
What do guests dislike?
The bathrooms. The rain showers are liked, but guests mention poor lighting and little privacy.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €109 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the hotel have a gym?
Yes, a gym and fitness centre are listed. Check opening hours with the hotel.