Albergue a Casina di Marcello
Palas de Rei · Galicia

Albergue a Casina di Marcello

Pilgrims’ hostel in Palas de Rei, with a shared dormitory, patio and terrace, free WiFi and free public parking nearby.

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8.1 Score
733 Reviews
14:30 Check-in
Nearby Church of San Tirso · 390 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:30

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Albergue a Casina di Marcello

Albergue a Casina di Marcello is a hostel in Palas de Rei, on the French Way, reserved exclusively for pilgrims. It offers a simple place to stop during your journey, with one mixed shared room for up to one person and a bunk bed. The property has a patio and terrace, as well as a lounge area, fireplace, washing machine, mosquito net and wooden or parquet flooring. All rooms include bed linen; the accommodation offers free WiFi and free public parking nearby.

For meals, a communal Italian dinner is available for a fee, while the kitchen is not available for guests to use. Pets and electric bicycles are not allowed, and the hostel is intended for those walking the Camino with a backpack, not a suitcase. In Palas de Rei, the Church of San Tirso is 390 m away and Mercado Gandeiro de Palas de Rei is 450 m away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 43 km away.

Albergue a Casina di Marcello
★ 8.1 · Very good · 733 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue a Casina di Marcello

Pilgrims’ hostel in Palas de Rei, with a shared dormitory, patio and terrace, free WiFi and free public parking nearby.

Room types

The hostel offers just one sleeping option: a bunk bed in a mixed shared room, with a maximum capacity of one person. The room is 50 m² and combines practical features with spaces designed for a break after the day’s walk, such as a lounge area, patio and terrace. It also has a fireplace, washing machine and wooden or parquet flooring, features that set it apart from a conventional room.

Bed linen is provided, along with a mosquito net, socket near the bed, cleaning products, electric kettle, telephone and radio. The facilities also include a dining table, clothes rack, coat rack and tumble dryer. This provides facilities for resting and taking care of some everyday needs while walking the Camino, with a shared layout and just one place per room.

Bunk Bed in Mixed Shared Room — Albergue a Casina di Marcello
Bunk Bed in Mixed Shared Room
50 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Patio
  • Terrace

This option consists of a bunk bed in a mixed shared room for one person. Its 50 m² and access to a patio and terrace set it apart from the other accommodation options at the hostel. It also has a lounge area, fireplace and washing machine, a practical combination for recharging your batteries while walking the Camino.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re walking the Camino de Santiago: the hostel is reserved exclusively for pilgrims.
  • you’re happy to sleep in a mixed shared room with a bunk bed.
  • you’d like a patio, terrace and lounge area to relax in during your stage.
  • you need free WiFi during your stay.
  • you’re arriving by car and need nearby free public parking, with no reservation required.

Maybe not, if...

  • you’re travelling with pets: they are not allowed at the hostel.
  • you need to cook, as the kitchen is not available for guests to use.
  • you have a suitcase or an electric bicycle: only backpacks are allowed and electric bicycles are not accepted.
  • you need flexibility with your arrival time: check-in is from 14:30 to 17:30 and these hours are not flexible.

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel combines outdoor relaxation areas with practical amenities. The picnic area, outdoor dining area, patio and terrace offer a range of communal spaces; indoors, the fireplace, heating and fan are among the facilities. Wooden or parquet flooring, a mosquito net and hypoallergenic rooms complete the amenities. WiFi is free and free parking is available, as well as on-street parking.

Special diet menus are available on request. Other services include lockers, daily housekeeping and a drinks vending machine. Private express check-in and check-out make arrival easier, while facilities for guests with reduced mobility expand the range of options. Rooms have a CD player, radio, telephone and Internet access, as well as a washing machine and lounge area.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Tour desk

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Hypoallergenic rooms
  • Mosquito net
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Parking

  • On-street parking

Food & drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Media & technology

  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/bed linen (extra charge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wake-up service
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Lounge area

Location & what to see

Albergue a Casina di Marcello is at Aldeia de Abaixo 13, in Palas de Rei, beside the French Way. It is intended exclusively for pilgrims, making it suitable for those walking the route and looking for a stop connected to it. In the village, the Church of San Tirso is 390 m away and Mercado Gandeiro de Palas de Rei is 450 m away; Rúa de Ramiro Villamor is 570 m away. A Ponterroxán is 750 m away and Igrexa de San Sebastián do Carballal is 1.3 km away.

For air travel, Santiago de Compostela Airport is 43 km away and A Coruña Airport is 62 km away. There are places to eat or have a drink near the hostel: O'Rincon Cafe Bar Pastelería is 150 m away, Pensión Casa Camino is 200 m away and Restaurante Ultreya is 300 m away. Parking is public, free and nearby; no reservation is needed. The address places the accommodation within Palas de Rei, with restaurants a short distance away.

If you want to extend your stage, you can visit Área de Recreo de Vilar de Donas, 5 km away, or Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad, 7 km away. Castelo de Pambre is 8.7 km away and Área Recreativa da Peneda is 9 km away. Along the French Way, Portomarin is 25 km away and Santiago de Compostela is 66 km away. The hostel is reserved for pilgrims: only backpacks are allowed, it does not work with Correos PAQ MOCHILA and electric bicycles are not accepted. These details can help you plan your stop and next stage with suitable luggage.

Church of San Tirso — Church close to the centre of Palas de Rei, beside the route through the village. 390 m
Mercado Gandeiro de Palas de Rei — Local market offering a glimpse of activity in the municipality. 450 m
Rúa de Ramiro Villamor — Monument in the urban area of Palas de Rei. 570 m
O Castro — Nearby archaeological site where you can add a cultural visit to your stage. 1,6 km
Recreation Area of Vilar de Donas — Rural recreation area for a break outside the village centre. 5 km
Church of the Holy Trinity — Nearby church offering another place to visit in the surrounding area. 7 km

What guests say about Albergue a Casina di Marcello

8.1
Very good · 733 reviews
Staff
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.4
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.9
Value for money
8.1
Free Wi-Fi
9.0

Guests particularly appreciate the WiFi connection and the staff’s service. Cleanliness, comfort and value for money receive mixed reviews, while the facilities are rated somewhat less favourably. Overall, it is a simple stay that is well regarded by people walking the Camino.

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