Hostel in Melide with free WiFi, continental breakfast and private or shared options, a few minutes from the Convento de Sancti Spiritu and the Museo da Terra de Melide.
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Albergue O Candil is a hostel in Melide, a two-minute walk from the Convento de Sancti Spiritu, with private rooms and beds in a shared dormitory. It offers a Superior Double Room with a patio, a Family Room for four people and a bunk in a mixed dormitory for one person, making it suitable for couples, families and travellers following the Camino de Santiago.
The Superior room has a private bathroom, while the Family Room uses a shared bathroom; both have a bathtub and access to a washing machine and tumble dryer. The property offers free WiFi throughout and serves continental breakfast. It also has lockers, luggage storage and tourist information, as well as heating and family and non-smoking rooms. It is on Rua Principal, close to museums, squares and monuments in central Melide, with other local heritage sites a short distance away.
Albergue O Candil offers three options: a Superior Double Room for two people, a Family Room for four and a bunk in a mixed shared dormitory for one guest. The Superior room covers 11 m² and has a patio, a private bathroom with a bathtub and a flat-screen TV. The Family Room covers 12 m² and has two bunk beds and a shared bathroom with a bathtub.
Both private rooms include a washing machine and tumble dryer, a useful feature for guests staying several days or following the Camino. The bunk in the mixed dormitory is a simple option for solo travellers who prefer to share a room. The bed arrangements also differ between the options: the Superior room can be set up with two single beds or one double bed, while the Family Room has two bunk beds. You can choose between privacy, space for a group or an individual bed in a shared dormitory.
At 11 m², this room accommodates two people and has a patio and a private bathroom with a bathtub and a walk-in shower. It also has a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Its patio and private bathroom set it apart from the options with a shared bathroom or a bed in a mixed dormitory.
At 12 m², the Family Room accommodates four people and has two bunk beds and a shared bathroom with a bathtub and a walk-in shower. It also includes a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs, which is worth bearing in mind when choosing this room.
This option reserves a bed for one person in a mixed shared dormitory, with a bunk bed. Unlike the hostel's private rooms, it offers shared accommodation and is the simplest option for solo travellers looking for an individual bed in a shared dormitory.
Albergue O Candil offers the services you need for a straightforward stay in Melide: free WiFi, heating, family rooms and non-smoking spaces. Lockers and luggage storage are available for your belongings, as well as tourist information to help you find your way around during your visit and continue your journey.
Breakfast is one of the services offered at the property. Bathrooms are equipped with toilet paper, towels, toiletries and a shower. The private rooms also have a washing machine and tumble dryer, while the available options include a Family Room and a bunk in a mixed shared dormitory. This gives you the choice of a private stay for two or four people, or an individual bed in a shared room.
Albergue O Candil is at Rua Principal 21, in the town centre of Melide, in A Coruña, on the Camino Francés. The Convento de Sancti Spiritu is a two-minute walk away. Nearby sights include Capela de Santo Antón, 110 m away; Museo da Terra de Melide and Praza do Convento, both 140 m away; and Portada do Hospital de Sancti Spiritus, also 140 m away. These cultural sites in the centre are close to one another, so you can visit them on foot from Rua Principal.
To explore the local heritage, Castro de Melide is 150 m away and Parque de Rosalía de Castro is 370 m away. Ponte Romana de Furelos is 1.6 km away, while Castelo de Pambre is 14 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 32 km away and A Coruña Airport is 51 km away. There are cafés and restaurants on nearby streets, including A Boa Vida a Boa Viña, 50 m away, and Bar Linares, 40 m away.
Melide is a regular stop for people following the Camino de Santiago, and its town centre lets you combine walking with visits to museums, religious sites and green spaces. Museo da Terra de Melide offers a way to learn about the area's history and traditions; afterwards, you can stroll through Praza do Convento or head to the park. If you have a car, Ponte Romana de Furelos and Castelo de Pambre let you extend your trip beyond the centre.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and cleanliness, both of which receive very high scores. They also highlight the comfort and facilities, while WiFi receives a more moderate rating. Overall, reviews reflect a well-kept stay and highly rated service.
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Albergue O Candil is at Rua Principal 21, Melide. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 32 km away and A Coruña Airport is 51 km away. The property does not have parking. Check-in is from 12:00 to 18:00 and check-out is by 9:00. The Convento de Sancti Spiritu is a two-minute walk away.
Near Albergue O Candil are Capela de Santo Antón, 110 m away; Museo da Terra de Melide and Praza do Convento, 140 m away; and Portada do Hospital de Sancti Spiritus, also 140 m away. Castro de Melide is 150 m away and Ponte Romana de Furelos is 1.6 km away.
Albergue O Candil serves a continental breakfast, an option to start the day before exploring Melide and continuing along the Camino de Santiago.
Albergue O Candil offers a Superior Double Room for two people, a Family Room for four and an individual bed in a mixed shared dormitory. The Family Room has two bunk beds, while the shared option is a bunk bed.
Albergue O Candil does not have parking at the property, so guests arriving by car will need to arrange parking elsewhere.
The Superior Double Room at Albergue O Candil has a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The Family Room has a shared bathroom, also equipped with a bathtub and shower.