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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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Albergue Linares vary depending on the season, dormitory type and dates. For your stay, you can check the current price through the booking channels.
Albergue Linares is 9 km from Santiago de Compostela Airport. Santiago de Compostela Bus Station is 1.4 km away and Santiago de Compostela Station is 1.5 km away. The hostel does not have parking. You can travel to Santiago by plane, bus or train and continue from the stations; the Cathedral is a six-minute walk away.
Albergue Linares is beside Santiago's historic centre. Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea is 170 m away and Museo do Pobo Galego is 210 m away. San Domingos de Bonaval Park is 280 m away; Santiago Food Market is 330 m away; and Platerías Square is 350 m away. Obradoiro Square is 450 m away.
Albergue Linares offers individual beds in two mixed shared dormitories: one with six beds, measuring 18 m², and another with eight beds, measuring 25 m². Both have a bunk bed, private entrance and seating area. The rooms have a shared bathroom and a kitchen area.
No, the rooms at Albergue Linares have shared bathrooms. The dormitories include a shower, toilet, hairdryer, toilet paper, towels and bed linen. Both options are mixed dormitories with individual beds, not private rooms.
Yes, Albergue Linares has a shared kitchen and a kitchen area in the dormitories. Facilities include a fridge, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware, as well as a table and dining area. The rooms also have a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Albergue Linares has wheelchair-accessible facilities and the unit is on the ground floor. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only, which is worth bearing in mind if you need to move between different levels.
Check-in at Albergue Linares is available from 14:00 to 17:00. Check-out must be completed by 10:00. The hostel also offers express check-in and check-out.