A Dársena do Francés
Redondela · Galicia

A Dársena do Francés

Hostel in Redondela with shared dormitories, a garden and terrace, a shared kitchen, and Praia de Castiñal 350 m away; it also offers a double room with a private bathroom.

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9.0 Score
2.592 Reviews
13:30 Check-in
Area Redondela
Nearby Praia de Castiñal · 350 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:30

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A Dársena do Francés

A Dársena do Francés is a hostel in Redondela, 350 m from Praia de Castiñal, with a garden and shared spaces for relaxing. Its rooms include beds in mixed dormitories with bunk beds and a double room with a private bathroom; several offer views, and one of the shared options also has a balcony. The rooms have air conditioning and bed linen.

The stay combines a shared kitchen, a communal lounge, a terrace and barbecue facilities with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The 40 m² option is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible, while beds in shared dormitories offer a simple option for solo travellers. The hostel is 1.4 km from Redondela AV; Estación Marítima and Pontevedra railway station are 16 km away, and Vigo Airport is 7 km away. The beaches along the estuary and Redondela’s amenities complete the surroundings.

A Dársena do Francés
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Plan your stay at A Dársena do Francés

Hostel in Redondela with shared dormitories, a garden and terrace, a shared kitchen, and Praia de Castiñal 350 m away; it also offers a double room with a private bathroom.

Room types

The options are mainly beds in bunk beds in mixed shared rooms, with space for one person and room sizes of 13, 20 or 40 m². Some have views of the garden, the sea or places of interest; the 20 m² option has a balcony, while the 40 m² option is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. Air conditioning and bed linen are included in these rooms.

For those who prefer more privacy, there is a 30 m² double room for two people with a private bathroom. It also has air conditioning and heating, and a walk-in shower. The shared rooms have bunk beds, and some offer views of the garden or the sea. The accommodation therefore combines the social format of a mixed dormitory with a private double-room option, with variations in space, views and access to the outdoors via a balcony.

Bunk in Mixed Shared Room — A Dársena do Francés
Bunk in Mixed Shared Room
13 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Sea view

This 13 m² bed is in a mixed dormitory and has an individual bunk bed. Its views of the garden, the sea and a place of interest set it apart from the other shared options; it also has air conditioning. It’s a compact option if you’re looking for a bed in a shared space.

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Bunk in Mixed Shared Room
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Sea view

This 20 m² bed option also has a balcony, a feature not found in the other shared options. The room has views of the sea, the garden and a place of interest, and air conditioning. It retains the mixed dormitory format, with a bunk bed for one person.

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Bunk in Mixed Shared Room — A Dársena do Francés
Bunk in Mixed Shared Room
40 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Views

At 40 m², this is the largest shared option. It is on the ground floor and the unit is wheelchair accessible; it also offers views and individual air conditioning. It’s the most spacious option if you need accessibility in a mixed dormitory with a bunk bed.

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Bunk in Mixed Shared Room — A Dársena do Francés
Bunk in Mixed Shared Room
13 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Wooden or parquet floor

This 13 m² bed option has garden views and air conditioning in a mixed dormitory. The wooden or parquet floor, along with the heating, sets its interior features apart; it also has a wardrobe and clothes rack. It’s a compact option with an individual bunk bed.

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Bunk in Mixed Shared Room — A Dársena do Francés
Bunk in Mixed Shared Room
13 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Wardrobe

In this 13 m² option, the bunk bed is in a mixed shared room with garden views. It has air conditioning, heating and a socket near the bed; the wardrobe and clothes rack provide space to store and hang clothes. It’s an individual, compact option.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom
30 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning

At 30 m² and with space for two people, this double room is the only option described with a private bathroom. The bathroom has a walk-in shower; the room also has air conditioning and heating. Unlike the beds in mixed dormitories, it offers a private option with a double bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you travel alone and are comfortable sleeping in an individual bed in a mixed shared room.
  • you want to prepare your own meals in a shared kitchen.
  • you'd like Praia de Castiñal to be 350 m from the hostel.
  • you’re looking for outdoor spaces, with a garden, terrace, picnic area and barbecue.
  • you need an accessible option: a 40 m² shared room is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: A Dársena do Francés does not have parking.
  • you want all options to have a private bathroom: this is available in the double room, not in the beds in shared bunk rooms.
  • you’ll arrive after 19:30, the stated latest check-in time.
  • you need to check out after 10:00, the stated check-out deadline.

Hotel facilities & services

The communal areas include a garden, a terrace, outdoor furniture and a picnic area, with barbecue facilities available. The shared lounge has a TV area; there are also board games and vending machines for snacks and drinks. The shared kitchen lets you prepare meals, and fruit is provided. Outside, the furniture and garden areas offer different places to sit.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. For indoor comfort, the facilities include air conditioning and heating, as well as showers and toilets. The hostel has features adapted for guests with reduced mobility, such as tactile and Braille signs, a lower washbasin, a raised toilet and grab rails. This brings together spaces for relaxing, simple dining options and facilities designed for different mobility needs.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area
  • Views
  • Barbecue
  • Tour desk
  • Shower
  • Facilities for disabled guests

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tour desk
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lowered washbasin
  • Raised toilet

Food & drink

  • Fruit

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Views
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

The hostel is at Estrada de Zacande 2, in Redondela, amid the landscape of the Vigo estuary. San Pedro is 340 m away and the Church of San Pedro de Cesantes is 450 m away; Praia de Castiñal is 350 m away, while A Praia Vella is 750 m away. The surroundings combine small settlements, coastline and green spaces: O Coto is 670 m away and Xardíns da Alameda is 1.2 km away. O Esteiro do Socorro, 1.4 km away, is another nearby natural attraction where you can take in the estuary scenery.

For getting around, Redondela-Picota is 1.1 km away and Redondela AV is 1.4 km away; Pontevedra railway station is 16 km away. Estación Marítima is 16 km away, while the bus stations in Vigo and Pontevedra are 11 and 14 km away, respectively. Vigo Airport is 7 km away. Near the coast, Praia Matilde and Praia do Areeiro are 5 km away; Praia da Punta is 1.3 km away, and Praia da Banda do Norte is 1.8 km away.

In Redondela, you can visit Mercado de Abastos, 1.2 km away, and Xardíns da Xunqueira, 1.5 km away; Auditorio José Figueroa is 1.6 km away. For a city trip, Vigo has the Museum of Contemporary Art 11 km away, the Museum of the Sea of Galicia 14 km away and Castrelos Park 13 km away. Pontevedra also has its Provincial Museum, 15 km away, and Ría de Vigo Golf Club is 19 km away. In the warmer months, nearby beaches let you alternate swimming in the estuary with walks around Redondela; during the rest of the year, museums, parks and train journeys offer other options.

Praia de Castiñal — Nearby beach for enjoying the coastline and swimming in the estuary. 350 m
Church of San Pedro de Cesantes — A local place of worship, a short distance from the hostel. 450 m
Pantalla Milestone — Monument beside the roads and villages in the municipality. 690 m
Abastos Market — Local market where you can discover Redondela’s produce and everyday activity. 1,2 km
Xardíns da Alameda — Urban gardens with green spaces for a relaxing stroll. 1,2 km
Redondela AV — Railway station useful for getting around the area. 1,4 km

What guests say about A Dársena do Francés

9.0
Wonderful · 2.592 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests especially appreciate the staff, whose score stands out, as well as the value for money. The facilities, cleanliness and comfort receive positive ratings, while the Wi-Fi score is slightly more moderate.

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