Albergue Mar de Fora
Finisterre · Galicia

Albergue Mar de Fora

Adults-only hostel in Finisterre, with a garden, terrace, shared kitchen and rooms ranging from doubles to mixed dormitory beds.

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8.3 Score
749 Reviews
14:30 Check-in
Area Finisterre
Nearby Fisterra Municipal Market · 370 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:30

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Albergue Mar de Fora

Albergue Mar de Fora is an adults-only hostel in Finisterre, with a garden, terrace and Playa da Ribeira a six-minute walk away. It offers private rooms for two, four or five people and a bunk in a mixed dormitory; the maximum capacity per unit is eight guests. All have a private bathroom, seating area, coffee machine and oven, as well as free Wi-Fi. Some include a balcony and views, while the larger options offer several beds for adult groups.

The shared kitchen, outdoor dining area and barbecue let you prepare meals and enjoy the communal spaces. The accommodation also has a shared lounge, lockers, luggage storage, a garden and terrace, along with heating and daily housekeeping. It is 280 m from the bus station and a short distance from the Municipal Market, Castelo de San Carlos and Museo da Pesca. The local beaches make it easy to combine coastal walks with a visit to the town centre.

Albergue Mar de Fora
★ 8.3 · Very good · 749 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue Mar de Fora

Adults-only hostel in Finisterre, with a garden, terrace, shared kitchen and rooms ranging from doubles to mixed dormitory beds.

Room types

Albergue Mar de Fora offers double and quadruple rooms, a family room and a bunk in a mixed dormitory. Capacities range from one to eight adults; options include a double bed, configurations with single beds and spaces with bunk beds. All categories have a private bathroom and seating area, and the rooms include a coffee machine, oven and free Wi-Fi. Your choice mainly depends on the number of travellers, the bed layout and the space available, which ranges from 13 to 45 m².

Some rooms have a balcony; others offer views of the garden, pool, mountain or city. You’ll also find useful items for preparing meals, such as a kitchen, kitchenware and toaster, and several categories include a washing machine. The 45 m² room is a bunk in a mixed dormitory, while the other options are for private use. The adults-only policy applies throughout the accommodation, including the category called Family Room.

Double Room — Albergue Mar de Fora
Double Room
13 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view
  • Pool view

At 13 m², this room has a double bed and is designed for two people. The kitchen, coffee machine and barbecue complete the facilities; views of the garden and pool are its distinctive features. It also has a private bathroom and seating area.

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Quadruple Room — Albergue Mar de Fora
Quadruple Room
16 m²

  • 4 Single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view

At 16 m², this room has four single beds and accommodates up to four people. Unlike the Double Room, it can host a group in separate beds and offers views of the garden, pool and mountain. The kitchen and barbecue complete its features.

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom — Albergue Mar de Fora
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
32 m²

  • 5 Single beds
  • Max 5 guests
  • City view
  • Mountain view

Its 32 m² and five single beds provide more space than the other private rooms, with capacity for five people. City views complement those of the garden and mountain. It has a kitchen, coffee machine and barbecue.

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Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room — Albergue Mar de Fora
Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room
45 m²

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

This option offers one bed in a 45 m² mixed dormitory room, rather than the private use available with the other categories. It has a bunk bed, patio and views of the garden and mountain. The kitchen, coffee machine and barbecue complete the space.

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Double Room — Albergue Mar de Fora
Double Room
13 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Garden view

Also measuring 13 m² and accommodating two people, this room stands out for its two single beds and balcony with garden views. The kitchen, coffee machine and barbecue are among its features, along with a private bathroom.

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Family Room — Albergue Mar de Fora
Family Room
32 m²

  • 8 Bunk beds
  • Max 8 guests
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view

At 32 m², this room has eight bunk beds and the largest capacity of the private options, accommodating up to eight adults. It offers garden and mountain views, as well as a kitchen, coffee machine and barbecue. The category name does not change the adults-only policy.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling without children: the accommodation is exclusively for adults.
  • you want to walk to the beach: Playa da Ribeira is 350 m away.
  • you’d like a shared kitchen, oven and kitchenware for preparing meals.
  • you’ll make use of the garden, terrace, barbecue and shared lounge.
  • you’re looking for free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Maybe not, if...

  • you’re travelling with children, as the accommodation is adults-only.
  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking.
  • you expect to arrive after 19:00, outside check-in hours.
  • you need a single room for more than eight guests.

Hotel facilities & services

The outdoor areas include a garden, terrace, furniture and an outdoor dining area; the barbecue adds to the ways you can use these spaces. Inside the hostel there’s a TV area and shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen with a dining table. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and facilities include heating and non-smoking rooms.

To help you organise your stay, Albergue Mar de Fora offers lockers, luggage storage, tourist information and express check-in and check-out. Daily housekeeping is provided, and guests can access the executive lounge. Rooms have a private bathroom, kitchen or kitchenette, coffee machine, electric kettle, toaster, oven, tumble dryer and washing machine, with variations by category. They also have a power socket near the bed and a drying rack; the accommodation is adapted for guests with reduced mobility and is exclusively for adults.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Views
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Tourist information
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared TV/lounge area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tourist information
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Adults only
  • Heating
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility

Food & drink

  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Views
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

Location & what to see

Albergue Mar de Fora is at Rúa Potiña 14, in Finisterre, among the streets where the town’s services are concentrated. Finisterre town centre is 220 m away and Fisterra bus station is 280 m away; Fisterra Municipal Market is 370 m away. Capela de Nosa Señora do Bo Suceso is 320 m away. Castelo de San Carlos and Museo da Pesca, both 510 m away, offer a glimpse of local heritage and seafaring tradition.

You can explore the coast on foot from the hostel: Playa da Ribeira is 350 m away and Playa de Langosteira is 850 m away. Playa Coído de Cabanas is 1.5 km away. Towards the open coast, Praia do Mar de Fóra is 760 m away and Praia do Raposo is 850 m away. The nearby bus station makes it easy to arrive without a car; Santiago de Compostela Airport is 96 km away. The hostel has no parking.

Finisterre combines visits to the town’s streets with walks along the Atlantic and days at the beach. The Municipal Market and Museo da Pesca offer a glimpse of local life and seafaring activity; Castelo de San Carlos adds a historical visit. For an outing by the sea, you can choose between the nearby beaches depending on ocean conditions: this Galician coast can be cool and windy, so it’s also a place for coastal walks outside the swimming season. The cape and Faro de Fisterra complete a visit to this stretch of the Costa da Morte.

Fisterra Municipal Market — Local market where you can discover the town’s produce and everyday activity. 370 m
Castle of San Carlos — Historic coastal fortification associated with coastal defence. 510 m
Fishing Museum — A place dedicated to the maritime and fishing history of Finisterre. 510 m
Playa da Ribeira — The town beach, where you can stroll by the sea and relax. 350 m
Praia do Mar de Fóra — A stretch of coast open to the Atlantic, suitable for walks by the water. 760 m
Fisterra — Nearby bus station for reaching the town and continuing on foot. 280 m

What guests say about Albergue Mar de Fora

8.3
Very good · 749 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Reviews reflect an especially positive experience with the staff and cleanliness, along with a good perception of value for money. Facilities and comfort also receive favourable ratings, while Wi-Fi scores slightly lower than the rest.

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