Adults-only hostel in Finisterre, with a garden, terrace, shared kitchen and rooms ranging from doubles to mixed dormitory beds.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Albergue Mar de Fora vary depending on your dates, the season and the room you choose. You can check the current price for your stay.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is 96 km from Albergue Mar de Fora; the drive takes around 1 hour 20 minutes. The address is Rúa Potiña 14, in Finisterre. Fisterra bus station is 280 m away, so you can reach the town by bus and continue on foot. The hostel has no parking.
Fisterra Municipal Market is 370 m away and Fisterra bus station is 280 m away. Playa da Ribeira is 350 m away; Capela de Nosa Señora do Bo Suceso is 320 m away. Castelo de San Carlos and Museo da Pesca are both 510 m away. Praia do Mar de Fóra is 760 m away.
No. Albergue Mar de Fora is adults-only and its rooms accommodate adults; the Family Room category does not change this policy. Options range from one bed in a mixed dormitory to a room with a maximum capacity of eight guests.
Albergue Mar de Fora has Double Rooms and Quadruple Rooms, a Family Room category and a bed in a mixed dormitory. Depending on the option, beds include a double bed, single beds or bunk beds. Room capacity ranges from one to eight people, and the private categories have their own bathroom.
Albergue Mar de Fora has a shared kitchen and an outdoor dining area. Kitchen equipment includes an oven, toaster, electric kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware; some categories also include a dining table and kitchenette.
Albergue Mar de Fora offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, both in the rooms and in the shared areas.