Albergue o Xistral
Abadín · Galicia

Albergue o Xistral

Hostel in Abadín with shared dormitories, a three-bedroom house with a private pool, garden and terrace; explore waterfalls, villages and historic remains from here.

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9.7 Score
396 Reviews
14:30 Check-in
Area Abadín
Nearby Fervenza da Lavandeira · 2,2 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:30

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Albergue o Xistral

Albergue o Xistral is a hostel in Castromaior, Abadín, with shared dormitories and a three-bedroom house with a private pool. It combines accommodation for individual travellers with a 160 m² house for up to 17 people, suitable for families or groups travelling together.

The rooms include bed linen and some have a private bathroom; options include bunk beds, an adapted triple room and views of the garden, pool or mountains. The house has a kitchen with a fridge, dishwasher and microwave. In the shared areas, you’ll find a garden, terrace, bar and barbecue, as well as free WiFi. On-site parking is public and free. Continental or buffet breakfast is available, and you can go hiking in the surrounding area. La Fervenza da Lavandeira is 2.2 km away and Mus. Prehist. E Arqueoloxia Vilalba is 12 km away.

Albergue o Xistral
★ 9.7 · Exceptional · 396 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue o Xistral

Hostel in Abadín with shared dormitories, a three-bedroom house with a private pool, garden and terrace; explore waterfalls, villages and historic remains from here.

Room types

Albergue o Xistral has shared dormitories with different capacities and a separate three-bedroom house. Beds in the dormitories include bunk beds or a single bed; there are mixed dormitories with three or six beds, as well as other shared-room and group options. The rooms range from 20 to 36 m², while the house is 160 m² and accommodates up to 17 people.

Several room categories have views of the garden, pool or mountains, although only some have a private bathroom. The adapted triple room is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. The house has three bathrooms and a kitchen equipped with a fridge, dishwasher and microwave, as well as a private pool. The accommodation ranges from an individual bed to a shared stay for a large family or group.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Albergue o Xistral
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

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

This individual bed is in a 25 m² shared mixed dormitory with six beds and a bunk bed. The views take in the garden, pool and mountains; the washing machine and bed linen are useful extras for a stop along the way. The room is on the ground floor and has tiled or marble flooring.

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Single Bed in Shared Room — Albergue o Xistral
Single Bed in Shared Room
36 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden view

At 36 m², this individual bed is more spacious than the 20 and 25 m² shared options. It has a private bathroom and views of the garden, pool and mountains. The room has wooden or parquet flooring and heating; upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

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Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Albergue o Xistral
Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
20 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden view

This 20 m² individual bed is in a mixed dormitory with three beds and has a private bathroom. It is on the ground floor, and the entire unit is wheelchair accessible. Views of the garden, pool and mountains set this shared space apart.

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Triple Room - Disability Access — Albergue o Xistral
Triple Room - Disability Access
20 m²

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible

The 20 m² Triple Room combines a single bed with a bunk bed and accommodates up to three people. It is an adapted option on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible; the private bathroom has a walk-in shower. It offers views of the garden, pool and mountains.

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom — Albergue o Xistral
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
36 m²

  • 4 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden view

At 36 m², this private room for four people has its own bathroom and four bunk beds. Views of the garden, pool and mountains are a distinctive feature, while the wooden or parquet flooring gives it a different finish. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

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Three-Bedroom House — Albergue o Xistral
Three-Bedroom House
160 m²

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Bunk bed and 3 Bunk beds and 4 Bunk beds
  • Max 17 guests
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette

This 160 m² house is the largest option, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and space for up to 17 people. It has a private pool and garden views, as well as a kitchen equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. Its layout sets it apart from the beds in shared dormitories.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you go hiking and want to stay in Abadín, with nearby routes and natural areas such as Fervenza da Lavandeira, 2.2 km away
  • you’re travelling in a group: the three-bedroom house accommodates up to 17 people and has a private pool
  • you’re looking for an individual bed in a shared dormitory, with mixed dormitories for three or six people
  • you’re travelling with children: there are family rooms, an indoor play area and board games
  • you need an adapted room: the triple room is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free WiFi in your room: WiFi is available in the shared areas
  • you want every room to have a private bathroom: some options are beds in shared dormitories
  • you need to arrive outside check-in hours, from 14:30 to 19:30; you must let the property know your expected arrival time in advance
  • you’re looking for private parking: on-site parking is public, although free

Hotel facilities & services

The outdoor areas include a garden, terrace, outdoor furniture and a picnic area, with a barbecue available for outdoor dining. The hostel also has a games room, an indoor play area and board games; books, DVDs and music for children offer more ways to spend time together as a family. You can go hiking in the surrounding area, and the laundry service is useful during active stays.

Dining options include a bar, fruit, and wine or champagne. Continental or buffet breakfast is available. Parking is public, free and on site; free WiFi is available in the shared areas. There are also family rooms, heating and areas adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Views of the garden, pool and mountains are available in some rooms, which also include bed linen and power sockets by the bed.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Views
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Barbecue
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Games room
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Bed linen
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Views
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Albergue o Xistral is at Lugar Paredes 35, in Castromaior, in the municipality of Abadín, Lugo province. The immediate surroundings consist of small villages: As Paredes is 190 m away and A Casanova is 520 m away. Igrexa de San Xoán de Castromaior is 850 m away, and Ermida de Santa Baia is 1.3 km away. Alto de Lamas is 1.7 km away, and Fervenza da Lavandeira is 2.2 km away. Nearby villages, churches and natural areas make it easy to combine short walks with cultural visits from the accommodation.

The Castro das Croas archaeological site is also 2.2 km away; Os Castros is 2.8 km away, A Ponte Vella is 3.4 km away and O Castelo Grande is 4.1 km away. Área Recreativa de Gontán is 5 km away, while Mus. Prehist. E Arqueoloxia Vilalba is 12 km away. Cova do Rei Cintolo is 25 km away and the Congress and Exhibition Centre is 46 km away. A Coruña Airport is 67 km away. These distances make it easy to plan visits nearby and longer excursions on separate days.

Hiking is one of the activities available in Abadín and the surrounding area. One walk can take you to Fervenza da Lavandeira and the area around Alto de Lamas; alternatively, you can focus on the churches of Castromaior and the archaeological sites of Castro das Croas and Os Castros. The municipality is on the Camino del Norte, a landmark route for those following this pilgrimage trail. For a longer cultural outing, the museum in Vilalba offers an indoor option, while Cova do Rei Cintolo extends your excursions into Lugo’s underground landscape. Área Recreativa de Gontán is another place to stop during trips around the area.

Fervenza da Lavandeira — A nearby waterfall for an outing among Abadín’s natural landscapes. 2,2 km
Castro das Croas — An archaeological site where you can discover the area’s past. 2,2 km
Os Castros — Remains of an ancient settlement in the rural surroundings of Abadín. 2,8 km
A Ponte Vella — A place of interest to include in a tour of the surrounding area. 3,4 km
Gontán Recreation Area — A recreational area where you can take a break during an outing in the area. 5 km
Mus. Prehist. E Arqueoloxia Vilalba — A museum dedicated to the prehistory and archaeology of Vilalba. 12 km

What guests say about Albergue o Xistral

9.7
Exceptional · 396 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Free Wi-Fi
9.2

Reviews describe a very well-maintained stay: travellers praise the staff’s friendliness, cleanliness and condition of the facilities. Comfort and value for money also receive very favourable comments; the WiFi gets a slightly lower score, although it remains positive.

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