Hostel in Amés with a garden, terrace and restaurant; offers shared beds for pilgrims, private rooms and easy access to Santiago de Compostela.
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A Casa Do Boi is a hostel in Amés, 9.1 km from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, with a garden and an on-site restaurant. It offers a bed in a shared dormitory, reserved for pilgrims with a credential, as well as double rooms and a quadruple room for groups of up to four people. Private rooms have their own bathroom, and some offer garden views.
Shared facilities include a terrace, lounge, bar and café. The shared kitchen has a dining table and utensils for preparing meals; there is also a washing machine and tumble dryer. The hostel offers free WiFi throughout and free public parking nearby, which cannot be reserved. From Ventosa, you can visit small settlements in Amés and Santiago de Compostela, with its historic centre, monumental squares and Pilgrimage Museum just a few kilometres away.
A Casa Do Boi offers four accommodation options: a bed in a 32 m² shared dormitory for one person, two 16 m² double rooms for two guests and an 18 m² quadruple room for up to four. The shared dormitory has garden views and is reserved exclusively for pilgrims with a credential; stays there are limited to two nights.
The double rooms and the quadruple room have private bathrooms and showers. One of the double rooms offers garden views, while the other has a TV; the quadruple room accommodates a group in bunk beds. Facilities vary between room types and include items such as a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, microwave, electric kettle and toaster. All rooms have bed linen and towels, and several have a dining area.
This bed in a shared dormitory occupies 32 m² and accommodates one person. It has garden views and is reserved exclusively for pilgrims with a credential, with a maximum stay of two nights. Facilities include a washing machine, tumble dryer and dining area; no keys are provided for entering and leaving the hostel.
This 16 m² double room accommodates two people and has a private bathroom with a shower and garden views. The washing machine and dining area add convenience during your stay; it also has a kettle, fridge and microwave for preparing simple meals. The garden views distinguish it from the other double room.
Also 16 m² and suitable for two guests, this double room differs by having a TV and wardrobe, as well as an electric kettle and tumble dryer. It has a private bathroom and shower. Unlike the other double room, it has a TV and wardrobe; the other room offers garden views.
At 18 m², this is the option with the greatest capacity, accommodating four people in bunk beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower and a dining area, as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer. Its layout sets it apart from the double rooms and lets a group stay together without using the pilgrims' dormitory.
The garden and terrace provide outdoor spaces, while the shared lounge has a TV area, board games and a games room. The accommodation has a café and bar, as well as a restaurant where you can have a drink or a meal. The shared kitchen has a dining table, toaster, electric kettle, utensils, microwave and fridge; there is also a washing machine and tumble dryer. WiFi is free throughout the building. Nearby public parking is free and cannot be reserved. Other facilities include heating, lockers and outdoor furniture. Rooms have bedside sockets and a toilet with a shower; smoking is prohibited throughout the accommodation.
The hostel is in the village of Ventosa, in Amés, among small settlements in the area. Ventosa is 160 m away and O Lombao is 350 m away. Nearby places to visit include Castro de Castelo, 630 m away, and Igrexa de Santo Estevo de Covas, 710 m away; Capela do Carme de Fraíz is 1.6 km away and Petróglifo de Vilastrexe is 1.9 km away. Fervenzas do Río Roxos, 2.2 km away, is another destination for an excursion in the surrounding area.
Amés lets you combine local visits with a trip to Santiago de Compostela, whose historic centre is 7 km away. Plaza del Obradoiro, Plaza de Platerías and Plaza de la Quintana are also 7 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 17 km away. Osebe railway station is 6 km away, while Santiago's railway and bus stations are 7 km away. Autocares Rías Baixas is 2 km away. Q'Como, 2.7 km away, and Asador Vacavella, 3.1 km away, are two nearby places to eat.
In Santiago, you can visit the Cathedral, 9.1 km away, the Pilgrimage Museum, 7 km away, and Alameda Park, also 7 km away. Plaza del Obradoiro and the streets of the historic centre let you explore the city's monumental heritage on foot. Belvís Park is 7 km away and Monte do Gozo is 11 km away; both offer more opportunities for an outdoor stroll. Those walking the Camino can combine a visit to the Galician capital with a stay in Amés, while museums and historic squares offer alternatives for a day of culture.
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Overall, reviews are very positive: travellers particularly appreciate the staff and also rate the facilities, cleanliness, comfort and value for money very highly. WiFi scores lower than the other aspects, making it the least strong point.
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A Casa Do Boi is in Amés; Santiago de Compostela Airport is 17 km away. Osebe railway station is 6 km away, while Santiago's railway and bus stations are 7 km away. Autocares Rías Baixas is 2 km away. Free public parking is available nearby, but it cannot be reserved.
Near A Casa Do Boi, Castro de Castelo is 630 m away and Igrexa de Santo Estevo de Covas is 710 m away. Fervenzas do Río Roxos is 2.2 km away and Pazo da Peregrina Park is 2.9 km away. Santiago de Compostela is 7 km away, with its historic centre and Plaza del Obradoiro.
The bed in the shared dormitory at A Casa Do Boi is reserved exclusively for pilgrims who present their credential. Stays in this room type are limited to two nights. The dormitory has garden views and accommodates one person; no keys are provided for entering and leaving the hostel.
A Casa Do Boi offers two 16 m² double rooms for up to two people and an 18 m² quadruple room for up to four. All three have a private bathroom with a shower; one of the double rooms offers garden views, while the other has a TV.
A Casa Do Boi has a shared kitchen with utensils, a microwave, fridge, electric kettle, toaster and dining table. There is also a washing machine and tumble dryer, and several rooms have a dining area where you can organise meals during your stay.
Guests under 18 can stay at A Casa Do Boi only if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Check-in at A Casa Do Boi is from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. To complete check-in, guests must present photo identification and a credit card; they must also inform the accommodation in advance of their expected arrival time.