Hostel in Palas de Rei with shared dormitories with 8, 10 or 12 beds, a garden, terrace, shared kitchen and an accessible ground-floor option.
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Albergue Freixo is a hostel in Palas de Rei with mixed shared dormitories for up to 12 guests and a garden. It suits pilgrims on the French Way, groups and travellers looking for a simple stay, with shared spaces to relax and prepare some of their meals. The rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom; you can choose from dormitories with 8, 10 or 12 beds.
The garden, terrace and shared lounge offer different places to take a break, while the shared kitchen lets you prepare meals. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and tours are organised. The 12-bed option is on the ground floor and is wheelchair-accessible; the other two rooms are on floors reached by stairs.
The hostel is on Praza da Feira, close to restaurants and the church of San Tirso. From Palas de Rei, you can visit Romanesque heritage sites and Castelo de Pambre, as well as continue along the French Way. It is a base for those walking this stage who prefer shared dormitories and communal areas.
The mixed shared dormitories come in three sizes: 8, 10 and 12 beds, with floor areas of 24, 30 and 37 m². All rooms have air conditioning, heating and bed linen, and share a bathroom. The 37 m² option is the largest; the 30 m² room is between this and the 24 m² option.
Access also varies: the 8- and 10-bed dormitories are on floors reached only by stairs, while the 12-bed dormitory is on the ground floor and is wheelchair-accessible. The shared kitchen and communal areas complete the offer for guests travelling alone or in a group who do not need a private room. The beds are arranged in bunk beds in mixed spaces designed to accommodate several travellers.
At 24 m², this mixed dormitory has eight beds and comes with air conditioning, bed linen and heating. The bathroom is shared, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs, something to consider when choosing this option. Its floor area is between those of the 30 and 37 m² alternatives.
This 37 m² option is the largest of the three and has twelve beds in a mixed dormitory. It is on the ground floor and the entire unit is wheelchair-accessible, unlike the other options, which are on upper floors. It has air conditioning, heating and bed linen; the bathroom is shared.
At 30 m² with ten beds, this mixed dormitory is midway in size between the 24 and 37 m² options. It has air conditioning, heating and bed linen, as well as a shared bathroom. It is on an upper floor, accessible only by stairs, like the eight-bed option.
The hostel combines indoor and outdoor spaces for different moments during your stay. The communal areas include a lounge with a TV, lockers and a shared kitchen; outside, the garden, terrace and picnic area let you relax or eat outdoors. WiFi is free throughout the property, and the rooms have air conditioning and heating.
There is also a laundry service and vending machines for snacks and drinks. The accommodation has facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including wheelchair access, a lower washbasin and a raised toilet; one dormitory is on the ground floor and is wheelchair-accessible. The rooms are non-smoking, and bed linen is provided.
Albergue Freixo is at Praza da Feira 4, in Palas de Rei, a town in Lugo province on the French Way. Casa do Outeiro is 40 m away; Restaurante Ultreya and Pastelería Dulce Maria are 100 m away; and O'Rincon Cafe Bar Pastelería is 600 m away. The church of San Tirso is 190 m away. Rúa de Ramiro Villamor is 620 m away, and Mercado Gandeiro de Palas de Rei, 850 m away, lets you extend your walk around the town centre. For those walking the pilgrimage route, these places are close to the accommodation and its dining options.
There are several places of historical interest nearby. Igrexa de Santa María is 5.4 km away, and the Romanesque remains of Igrexa de San Vicenzo are 6.7 km away. Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad is 7 km away, while Castelo de Pambre is 9.4 km away. You can also visit Área de Recreo de Vilar de Donas, 4.8 km away, and Área Recreativa da Peneda, 9 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 44 km away and A Coruña Airport is 62 km away.
To combine a walk along the French Way with cultural visits, O Castro is 1.5 km away and Igrexa de San Tomé de Filgueira is 1.4 km away. Monte de Santa Mariña is 2.4 km away and Alto das Cabanas is 3.2 km away; both are nearby natural landmarks. Mercado Gandeiro is 850 m from the hostel. These places let you alternate walking with visits to heritage sites and stops in the rural surroundings of Palas de Rei, rather than limiting your stay to the accommodation's shared spaces.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff's service and the proximity to places of interest in Palas de Rei. They also highlight cleanliness, comfort and value for money; the facilities and WiFi receive favourable, though slightly more moderate, reviews.
Rates at Albergue Freixo vary depending on the season, dates and type of dormitory you choose. For your travel dates, check the latest rate among the booking options.
Albergue Freixo is at Praza da Feira 4, in Palas de Rei. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 44 km away and A Coruña Airport is 62 km away. To get there by car, you can drive to Palas de Rei; the property does not have parking. The town is on the French Way, so you can also arrive on foot by following the pilgrimage route.
Albergue Freixo is 190 m from the church of San Tirso and 620 m from Rúa de Ramiro Villamor. Mercado Gandeiro de Palas de Rei is 850 m away. Nearby places also include Igrexa de San Tomé de Filgueira, 1.4 km away, and O Castro, 1.5 km away. For a longer visit, Castelo de Pambre is 9.4 km away.
Albergue Freixo offers mixed shared dormitories with 8, 10 and 12 beds, covering 24, 30 and 37 m². All rooms have air conditioning, heating and a shared bathroom. Two options are on floors reached by stairs; the 12-bed option is on the ground floor.
Yes, Albergue Freixo has a shared kitchen where you can prepare meals during your stay. There is also a communal lounge and a picnic area, with shared spaces both indoors and outdoors.
Albergue Freixo has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, including wheelchair access, a lower washbasin and a raised toilet. Of the dormitories, the 12-bed option is on the ground floor and the entire unit is wheelchair-accessible; the 8- and 10-bed options require you to use stairs.
Noise is not permitted at Albergue Freixo between 22:00 and 07:00. Hen and stag parties and similar celebrations are also not allowed, so guests must respect quiet hours in the shared areas.