Hostel in Santiago de Compostela with a shared dormitory, private bathrooms, a communal kitchen and the Cathedral a few minutes’ walk away.
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Blanco Albergue is a hostel in Santiago de Compostela, 380 m from the Cathedral, with a shared kitchen for guests. It combines beds in a shared dormitory with double and triple rooms, making it suitable for solo travellers, couples and small groups. Private room types have their own bathroom; all rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the property, along with a shared lounge.
The rooms range from 10 to 20 m². The single option is a bed in a ten-person shared dormitory, while the double and triple room types have private bathrooms; some include a washing machine. Shared areas include lockers, luggage storage and vending machines for snacks and drinks. Calle Galeras is 300 m from the old town: Plaza del Obradoiro and Palacio de Raxoi are 250 m away, and Parque das Galeras is 170 m away. The train station is 1.3 km away.
Blanco Albergue offers four options: a single bed in a ten-person shared dormitory, a double room with two single beds, another Double room type and a Basic Triple Room. Rooms range from 10 to 20 m², with maximum capacities of one, two or three guests. All have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
The three private room types have their own bathrooms, while the single bed is in the shared dormitory. The Double room with two beds and the other Double room each measure 16 m²; the first has two single beds and the second has one single bed. The Basic Triple Room is the largest, at 20 m², and accommodates three guests. Some rooms also have a washing machine; depending on the room type, you’ll find a desk, private entrance or wardrobe.
This option offers a single bed in a ten-person shared dormitory and is the most compact choice, at 10 m². It has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, as well as a wardrobe and heating. It’s designed for guests who prioritise a bed in a shared room over booking a private stay.
At 16 m², this room has two single beds and is suitable for a couple or two people sharing. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. It also includes a washing machine and desk, a practical combination that distinguishes it from the Double room with one bed.
This 16 m² room differs from the other Double room type in having one single bed. It has a private bathroom with a shower, as well as a washing machine, wardrobe and private entrance. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete the room’s facilities.
The Basic Triple Room is the largest private room, measuring 20 m² and accommodating three people. It has two single beds, a private bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Its size sets it apart from the 16 m² Double rooms, and it also has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
The hostel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV in the rooms and shared area. The communal kitchen lets you prepare meals, and the shared lounge provides an indoor space to relax. Lockers and luggage storage are available for your belongings, and vending machines offer snacks and drinks.
Facilities include heating, soundproofed rooms and outdoor furniture. There is also private check-in and check-out, 24-hour security and cameras in the shared areas. The accommodation has accessibility features, including wheelchair access, a lowered washbasin and a toilet with grab rails. Rooms have a shower, toilet, wardrobe, clothes rack and cleaning products; towels and bed linen are available for an extra charge.
Blanco Albergue is on Calle Galeras, in the western part of Santiago de Compostela’s old town. The old town is 300 m away; Plaza del Obradoiro and Palacio de Raxoi are 250 m away, and Santiago Cathedral is 380 m away. Parque das Galeras is 170 m away, while Parque da Trindade is 240 m away. You can alternate visits to monumental squares with short walks through nearby green spaces.
Santiago de Compostela train station is 1.3 km away and the bus station is 1.4 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km away; A Coruña Airport, 47 km away, and Vigo Airport, 70 km away, are also alternatives. For a first visit, the route towards the old town takes in Plaza del Obradoiro, Palacio de Raxoi, Plaza de Platerías, 400 m away, and Plaza de la Quintana, 450 m away. The Pilgrimage Museum is 500 m away.
Allow time to explore the Cathedral and its squares, and visit the Pilgrimage Museum to learn about the history of the Camino de Santiago. The Holy Land Museum, 320 m away, offers another cultural stop; Alameda Park, 600 m away, adds an outdoor walk. If you want to extend your walk, Monte do Gozo is 4.6 km away and Mirador is 2 km away. The city lets you combine visits to monuments and museums with walks through parks and the streets of the old town.
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Guests highlight the staff’s helpfulness and the proximity to the old town. Cleanliness and comfort also receive favourable reviews; the facilities and Wi-Fi complete a positive overall impression.
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Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km from Blanco Albergue. The train station is 1.3 km away and the bus station is 1.4 km away. You can travel from the airport to Santiago by taxi or by bus, which connects with the city. Blanco Albergue has no parking, so guests travelling by car will need to park outside the property.
Blanco Albergue is 300 m from Santiago de Compostela’s old town. Plaza del Obradoiro and Palacio de Raxoi are 250 m away; Santiago Cathedral is 380 m away. You can also walk to the Holy Land Museum, 320 m away, the Pilgrimage Museum, 500 m away, and Alameda Park, 600 m away.
Blanco Albergue has a single bed in a ten-person shared dormitory and private Double and Triple rooms. The private rooms have their own bathrooms and range from 16 to 20 m²; the triple room accommodates up to three people. The single option measures 10 m² and lets you book a bed in the shared dormitory.
Blanco Albergue offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Guests rate the connection 8.6 out of 10, and access is not limited to a particular area of the hostel.
Blanco Albergue has facilities for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. Accessible features include a lowered washbasin and a toilet with grab rails; these complement the accessibility features in other areas of the accommodation.
Blanco Albergue has a shared kitchen where guests can prepare their meals. The property also has a shared lounge, a separate space from the kitchen where you can relax during your stay.