Albergue San Francisco
Arzúa · Galicia

Albergue San Francisco

Hostel in Arzúa with private rooms and beds in shared dormitories, a terrace, shared lounge and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

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9.0 Score
1.218 Reviews
13:30 Check-in
Area Arzúa
Nearby Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa · 30 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:30

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Albergue San Francisco

Albergue San Francisco is a hostel in Arzúa, 30 m from Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa, with private rooms and beds in shared dormitories. It offers stays for two people as well as single beds in shared spaces, and also has an adapted single room. Some rooms have a patio or city views; others have a private bathroom, and several room types include air conditioning.

The terrace and shared lounge provide spaces to relax, while the snack bar, free Wi-Fi in the common areas and tourist information service complete your stay. There are options for guests with reduced mobility, as well as hypoallergenic rooms and smoke-free spaces. Arzúa is a town linked to the Camino de Santiago: from the hostel, you can walk to the church and places such as Capela da Madalena. Puente de Ribadiso and its recreation area are about 2.8 km away, and Santiago de Compostela Airport is 20 km away.

Albergue San Francisco
★ 9.0 · Wonderful · 1.218 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue San Francisco

Hostel in Arzúa with private rooms and beds in shared dormitories, a terrace, shared lounge and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Room types

The accommodation offers private rooms and individual beds in shared dormitories. The 20 m² double room sleeps two people and has a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing. If you are travelling alone, there are bunk beds in 50 m² mixed dormitories: one option has a patio and city views, while the other offers city views without a patio. Both have air conditioning and soundproofing.

There is also a 10 m² single room for one person, adapted for guests with reduced mobility. It is on the ground floor, is wheelchair accessible and has a private bathroom. Amenities vary by room type: some include a TV and heating, while others have a patio or views. When choosing, bear in mind the difference between a private room and a bed in a shared dormitory, as the latter offers less privacy.

Double Room with Private Bathroom — Albergue San Francisco
Double Room with Private Bathroom
20 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning

With 20 m² of space for up to two people, this private option has its own bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing. Parquet flooring, heating and a TV complete the facilities. This is the hostel's option for guests who prefer to sleep in a private room rather than a shared dormitory.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Shared Room — Albergue San Francisco
Bunk Bed in Mixed Shared Room
50 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Patio
  • City views

This single bed is in a 50 m² mixed dormitory with a patio and city views. Air conditioning and soundproofing accompany your stay in this shared room, which also has parquet flooring, heating and a socket by the bed. This option is the one that adds a private outdoor space to the dormitory.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Shared Room — Albergue San Francisco
Bunk Bed in Mixed Shared Room
50 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City views
  • Air conditioning

There is also a single bed in a 50 m² mixed dormitory with air conditioning, soundproofing and city views, but no patio. It shares parquet flooring and heating with the other option; its distinguishing feature is city views without the outdoor space.

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Accessible Single Room for Guests with Reduced Mobility — Albergue San Francisco
Accessible Single Room for Guests with Reduced Mobility
10 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Entire unit located on the ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible

This 10 m² single room is on the ground floor and has a private bathroom. The entire unit is wheelchair accessible, a feature that sets it apart from the hostel's other options. It is set up for one person and includes a TV and a folding bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are walking the Camino de Santiago and want to stay in Arzúa, next to Igrexa de Santiago
  • you are travelling alone and prefer a bed in a shared dormitory with a bunk bed
  • you want a private room for two people with its own bathroom
  • you need a ground-floor single room that is wheelchair accessible
  • you want access to a terrace, a shared lounge and free Wi-Fi in the common areas

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the accommodation, as there is no car park
  • you plan to arrive after 19:00, when check-in ends
  • you prefer to leave later in the morning: check-out ends at 8:30
  • you want to avoid shared dormitories altogether, as some options are beds in mixed rooms

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel has a terrace and a TV area with a shared lounge, two places to relax outside your room. There is a snack bar for light meals. Wi-Fi is free in the common areas, and the tourist information service is useful for planning visits around Arzúa and the surrounding area.

Facilities include air conditioning, heating and hypoallergenic rooms, as well as smoke-free spaces. The accommodation is adapted for guests with reduced mobility: it has a lower washbasin, a raised toilet and a toilet with grab rails, and offers a wheelchair-accessible unit. Rooms have a shower; some have a private bathroom. These options let you choose between a private stay and a bed in a shared dormitory, with facilities varying by room type.

Great for your stay

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • TV area / shared lounge
  • Tourist information
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hypoallergenic rooms
  • Heating
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Lower washbasin
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & drink

  • Snack bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Shower

Location & what to see

Albergue San Francisco is on Calle Carmen in Arzúa, a Galician town linked to the Camino de Santiago. Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa is 30 m away and Capela da Madalena is 70 m away. You can also walk to Feira de Arzúa, 230 m away, and Praza do Peregrino, 270 m away. These landmarks help you find your way around the town centre and its public spaces.

Centro de Divulgación do Queixo e do Mel is 840 m away and offers an introduction to two products associated with the area. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 20 km away and A Coruña Airport is 44 km away. For an outing nearby, Ribadiso recreation area is 2.6 km away; Playa Fluvial de Ribadiso and Puente de Ribadiso are 2.8 km away. Feira de Arzúa park, a short distance away, offers another place to stop in town.

Arzúa is a stopping point for people walking the Camino de Santiago, so you can combine a stroll around town with a day on the route. The museum dedicated to cheese and honey offers a visit focused on local products. In the warmer months, the riverside area of Ribadiso lets you enjoy the surroundings by the river; you can also visit the bridge and recreation area for a walk and some time outdoors. Capela da Madalena and Igrexa de Santiago complete a short tour of nearby historic sites.

Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa — Church in the town centre, next to the hostel and the Camino route. 30 m
Capela da Madalena — Small chapel nearby to include in a walk around Arzúa. 70 m
Feira de Arzúa — Central public space, useful as a landmark during a walk. 230 m
Praza do Peregrino — Square associated with walkers passing through the town. 270 m
Centro de Divulgación do Queixo e do Mel — Centre dedicated to exploring the local traditions of cheese and honey. 840 m
Playa Fluvial de Ribadiso — Riverside area for walking and enjoying the river scenery. 2,8 km

What guests say about Albergue San Francisco

9.0
Wonderful · 1.218 reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Free Wi-Fi
9.2

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the hostel's location next to Igrexa de Santiago de Arzúa. The facilities, cleanliness and comfort also receive positive comments, as does the Wi-Fi connection.

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