Albergue o Apalpador
Melide · Galicia

Albergue o Apalpador

Hostel in Melide for pilgrims and travellers: shared dormitories with private bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, mountain views and Museo da Terra 120 m away.

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7.8 Score
466 Reviews
12:30 Check-in
Area Melide
Nearby Castro de Melide · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:30
Pets Allowed

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Albergue o Apalpador

Albergue o Apalpador is a hostel in Melide, a one-minute walk from Convento de Sancti Spiritu, offering beds in shared five-bed dormitories with private bathrooms.

Designed for pilgrims and travellers exploring the town, it offers simple accommodation with one single bed per guest, mountain views and access to a kitchen, washing machine and tumble dryer. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, along with a shared lounge and a paid airport shuttle service; pets are accepted on request and supplements may apply.

Melide’s centre makes it easy to explore Museo da Terra de Melide, 120 m away, and Praza do Convento, 130 m away. Castro de Melide is 100 m away and Capela de Santo Antón is 110 m away, with the Camino de Santiago as a familiar landmark. For trips outside the town centre, Ponte Romana de Furelos is 1.7 km away and Fervenza de Feás is 1.9 km away. The accommodation has no parking.

Albergue o Apalpador
★ 7.8 · Good · 466 reviews

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Hostel in Melide for pilgrims and travellers: shared dormitories with private bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, mountain views and Museo da Terra 120 m away.

Room types

Beds at Albergue o Apalpador are in a shared dormitory with five single beds, with space for one person per bed. The room measures 70 m² and has a private bathroom with a shower; towels and bed linen may incur an additional charge. Views extend over the mountains, the city, places of interest and an inner courtyard, and there is a wardrobe for storing your luggage. The setup offers one single bed in a shared space, not a private room.

The accommodation includes a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, microwave and utensils, as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer. A dining table and a seating area with a sofa let you relax away from your bed. The bathroom has a hairdryer. Overall, it is a practical option if you need an individual bed and places to prepare food or sit down.

Single Bed in Shared Room with Private Bathroom - 5 Beds — Albergue o Apalpador
Single Bed in Shared Room with Private Bathroom - 5 Beds
70 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom

This 70 m² bed space is part of a shared dormitory with five single beds and is intended for one person. Its most distinctive feature is the fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, microwave and utensils; it also has a private bathroom with a shower and views of the mountains, places of interest and an inner courtyard.

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Single Bed in Shared Room with Private Bathroom - 5 Beds — Albergue o Apalpador
Single Bed in Shared Room with Private Bathroom - 5 Beds
70 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City views
  • Mountain views

This is also a single bed in a shared dormitory with five beds, measuring 70 m². This option stands out for its lounge and dining area with a sofa, as well as views of the city and mountains. A wardrobe, washing machine and tumble dryer complete the practical facilities.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re walking the Camino de Santiago and prefer a single bed in a hostel in Melide.
  • you want a private bathroom even when sleeping in a shared five-bed dormitory.
  • you’d find it useful to have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave.
  • you enjoy views of the mountains, the city or places of interest.
  • you’re travelling with a pet: pets are accepted on request and supplements may apply.

Maybe not, if...

  • you’re looking for a private room: the beds are in a shared five-bed dormitory.
  • you need to avoid stairs: the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
  • you’re travelling by car and need on-site parking: there is none.
  • you want towels and bed linen at no extra cost: they may incur an additional charge.

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel offers practical facilities to help you organise your stay. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, a wardrobe and views; the kitchen includes a fridge, microwave and utensils, and there is also a washing machine, tumble dryer, drying rack and cleaning products. A dining area, sofa and lounge area complete the facilities. Towels and bed linen may incur an additional charge.

In the shared areas, you’ll find a lounge with a TV, lockers and board games or puzzles. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, and a paid airport shuttle is offered. Pets are accepted on request, and supplements may apply. The building has a private entrance, tiled floors and upper floors accessible by stairs only.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Views
  • Airport shuttle
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • Lockers
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Shuttle service
  • Shared TV/lounge area
  • Lockers
  • Laundry service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside the accommodation
  • Tiled/marble flooring
  • Private entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Towels/bed linen (additional charge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • City views
  • Mountain views
  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seating area

Location & what to see

Albergue o Apalpador is on Rúa San Antonio, in the town centre of Melide, an inland municipality in A Coruña on the Camino de Santiago route. Convento de Sancti Spiritu is a one-minute walk away. Nearby streets are home to Castro de Melide, 100 m away; Capela de Santo Antón, 110 m away; and Museo da Terra de Melide, 120 m away. Praza do Convento and Capilla del Carmen are 130 m away, and Portada do Hospital de Sancti Spiritu is 140 m away. It’s an area where you can combine visits to religious heritage sites and archaeological sites with walks around the centre without relying on a car.

Melide also makes it easy to visit places beyond the central streets. Ponte Romana de Furelos is 1.7 km away; O Castro de Salete, 1.8 km away; and Fervenza de Feás, 1.9 km away. Parque de Rosalía de Castro is 400 m away, while Mercado Comarcal de Gando is 580 m away. These distances give you options to combine a cultural visit, a walk in a green space and a trip to a historic bridge or waterfall. Puente de Ribadiso, another nearby landmark, is 9 km away.

Santiago de Compostela Airport is 32 km away and A Coruña Airport is 51 km away; Albergue o Apalpador offers a paid airport shuttle and has no parking. Museo da Terra de Melide offers an insight into the local area, while the chapels and the old hospital entrance provide a glimpse of local history. If you’re walking the Camino de Santiago, you can use Melide to rest between stages; if you’re travelling for leisure, you can plan a short trip to Furelos or Feás and set aside time to explore the centre. Nearby restaurants, such as Chiquitín, 10 m away, and Bar Linares, 100 m away, give you immediate dining options.

Castro de Melide — Remains of a hillfort settlement near the town centre of Melide. 100 m
Museo da Terra de Melide — Museum dedicated to the history and traditions of Melide. 120 m
Chapel of Santo Antón — Small chapel beside the municipality’s central streets. 110 m
Ponte Romana de Furelos — Historic stone bridge over the river in a rural setting. 1,7 km
Fervenza de Feás — Waterfall in a natural area near Melide. 1,9 km
Park of Rosalía de Castro — Urban green space where you can take a break while walking around the town. 400 m

What guests say about Albergue o Apalpador

7.8
Good · 466 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.8
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
6.9

Guests particularly praise the staff’s service and rate the proximity to Melide’s main attractions positively. Cleanliness, comfort and value for money also receive favourable feedback; Wi-Fi gets a more modest rating, so the connection doesn’t stand out to the same extent.

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