Eurostars Palacio de Cristal, Oviedo: A Sculptural Masterpiece in Motion
Where Santiago Calatrava’s architecture meets luxury hospitality
Type: architectural hotel
Vibe: quiet
DNA: eco & sustainability, minimalist, wheelchair accessible
A Hotel That Feels Like Tomorrow
Futuristic, sleek, and unapologetically bold. Eurostars Palacio de Cristal is not just a hotel—it’s a sculptural statement in steel, glass, and white concrete. Designed by starchitect Santiago Calatrava, this hotel exudes a visionary presence that feels more spaceship than building. Think minimalist interiors wrapped in architectural drama—ideal for design lovers, business travelers, and aesthetes alike.
Rooms That Embrace Space and Light
Expect light-flooded rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering sweeping views of Oviedo’s green hills and modern skyline. The aesthetic is clean and calming: wood floors, soft neutrals, and a less-is-more approach to furnishings. Space is the real luxury here—each room feels expansive, open, and thoughtfully laid out to highlight the architecture rather than distract from it.
Calatrava’s Signature on Every Surface
This is where the hotel truly shines. As Calatrava’s only hotel project to date, Eurostars Palacio de Cristal is an architectural icon. Part of the larger Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos complex, the building is instantly recognizable by its swooping wings, dynamic symmetry, and crystalline glass façade. The structure seems to defy gravity—Calatrava’s trademark. Inside, the interplay of geometry, natural light, and wide open volumes gives guests a front-row seat to a living work of art. If you’re into architecture, this is a bucket-list building.
Minimalist Dining with Local Soul
The in-house Restaurante Hemisferic continues the hotel’s aesthetic theme with a minimalist dining room and a focus on high-quality local ingredients. Expect updated Asturian classics alongside contemporary Mediterranean dishes. Breakfast is a generous buffet with views to match the cuisine.
A Design-Forward Base in Oviedo
Located in Oviedo’s business and cultural district, Eurostars Palacio de Cristal is about a 15-minute walk to the city center and historical old town. Nearby you’ll find modern shopping areas, green parks, and cultural institutions like the Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias. It’s well connected but far enough from the tourist bustle for a peaceful stay.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Eurostars Palacio de Cristal is what happens when visionary architecture and hospitality collide. For travelers who want to stay somewhere that looks—and feels—like nothing else, this is a bold, unforgettable choice. From its iconic curves to its calming, expansive interiors, the hotel offers more than design—it offers drama, light, and a truly original experience. Come for the architecture, stay for the peace.
