Albergue Linares
Santiago de Compostela · Galicia

Albergue Linares

Hostel in central Santiago de Compostela, with shared dormitories, a communal kitchen and walking access to the Cathedral, museums and historic squares.

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7.5 Score
975 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea · 170 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Albergue Linares

Albergue Linares is a hostel in the Centro district of Santiago de Compostela, a six-minute walk from the Cathedral, with mixed shared dormitories sleeping six or eight. It is suited to people travelling alone who prefer an individual bed in a shared space, with a shared bathroom and kitchen area. The rooms have bunk beds, a wardrobe, bed linen, towels and a flat-screen TV; they also have a fridge and measure 18 or 25 m².

The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout, a shared kitchen and a tourist information service. Check-in is between 14:00 and 17:00, and check-out is by 10:00; there is no parking. The bus station is 1.4 km away and the train station is 1.5 km away. Plaza de la Quintana and Plaza de Platerías are 350 m away, while Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away. It is a practical option for exploring the historic centre on foot.

Albergue Linares
★ 7.5 · Good · 975 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue Linares

Hostel in central Santiago de Compostela, with shared dormitories, a communal kitchen and walking access to the Cathedral, museums and historic squares.

Room types

Albergue Linares offers two bed options in mixed shared dormitories: a six-bed room measuring 18 m² and an eight-bed room measuring 25 m². Each bed is booked for one person and is part of a bunk bed; these are not private rooms. Both room types have a private entrance and seating area, as well as a kitchen area and a flat-screen TV.

Both have a shared bathroom, wardrobe, bed linen and towels. Facilities include a fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, kitchenware, dining table, washing machine and tumble dryer. The six-bed option has less floor space, while the eight-bed option offers an extra seven square metres. You can choose between a smaller mixed dormitory or a shared room with more beds, with the same bunk-bed setup and access to shared facilities.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Albergue Linares
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
18 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware

The six-bed option measures 18 m² and accommodates one person per bed; it is the smaller of the two options. It is a mixed shared dormitory with a bunk bed, private entrance and seating area. It includes a kitchen area and a flat-screen TV, as well as a fridge and kitchenware for preparing meals.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Albergue Linares
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle

Measuring 25 m², this mixed shared dormitory offers seven square metres more than the six-bed option. The bed is for one person and is part of a bunk bed; the room also has a private entrance and seating area. The kitchen area and flat-screen TV complete the shared space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the historic centre: the Cathedral is a six-minute walk away.
  • you are travelling alone and an individual bed in a mixed dormitory sleeping six or eight suits you.
  • you need free WiFi throughout the accommodation.
  • you prefer to prepare meals in a shared kitchen area with a fridge, microwave and kitchenware.
  • you need wheelchair access and a unit on the ground floor.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a private room: the options are beds in mixed shared dormitories.
  • you are arriving by car and need on-site parking: there is no parking.
  • you need to check in outside the 14:00 to 17:00 check-in hours.
  • you prefer a private bathroom: the dormitories have shared bathrooms.

Hotel facilities & services

Albergue Linares offers practical facilities for an independent stay. It provides free WiFi, lockers and luggage storage, as well as tourist information and express check-in and check-out. It also has heating, a private entrance and laundry service; the interior has tiled or marble flooring. The accommodation is non-smoking and the unit is on the ground floor, with wheelchair accessibility.

The shared kitchen area has a fridge, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, kitchenware, dining table and dining area. The bathroom facilities include a shower, toilet, hairdryer, toilet paper, towels and bed linen; the bathroom is shared. The rooms also have a wardrobe and seating area. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Kitchen area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Laundry service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Location & what to see

Albergue Linares is on Rúa da Algalia de Abaixo, in the Centro district of Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela Old Town is 350 m away, and the Cathedral is a six-minute walk; the city centre is 800 m away. Nearby streets and sights include Postigo da Algalia, 10 m away; Porta de San Roque, 40 m away; and Xardín do Pazo de Amarante, 60 m away. The area has narrow streets in the old town, squares, churches and small gardens.

Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away. You can also use A Coruña Airport, 46 km away, or Vigo Airport, 71 km away. Santiago de Compostela Bus Station is 1.4 km away and Santiago de Compostela Station is 1.5 km away. In the historic centre, Plaza de Platerías and Plaza de la Quintana are 350 m away; Plaza del Obradoiro is 450 m away. San Domingos de Bonaval Park is 280 m away and Belvís Park is 650 m away.

For local history, the Museo do Pobo Galego is 210 m away and the Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea is 170 m away. Santiago de Compostela Food Market is 330 m away and is a place to discover Galician produce and cuisine. Plaza del Obradoiro offers a view of the Cathedral façade and a chance to follow the pilgrimage routes that converge in Santiago. In July, the celebrations of the Apostle culminate on the 25th and bring activity to the central squares; throughout the rest of the year, museums, parks and historic streets offer things to do nearby.

Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea — Contemporary art museum with exhibitions and a programme of Galician cultural events. 170 m
Museo do Pobo Galego — Collections dedicated to Galician culture, traditions and history. 210 m
San Domingos de Bonaval Park — Gardens and walking paths beside the former Dominican convent of Bonaval. 280 m
Santiago Food Market — Traditional market with stalls selling fresh produce and local specialities. 330 m
Platerías Square — Historic square beside the Cathedral's Romanesque façade. 350 m
Obradoiro Square — Large monumental square in front of the Cathedral's main façade. 450 m

What guests say about Albergue Linares

7.5
Good · 975 reviews
Staff
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Location
8.9
Cleanliness
7.8
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
7.8
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests particularly value the proximity to Santiago's main sights and the WiFi connection. Staff service also receives good ratings; cleanliness, comfort and value for money have similar results, while the facilities score somewhat lower than these aspects.

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