Blanco Albergue
Santiago de Compostela · Galicia

Blanco Albergue

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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8.5 Score
837 Reviews
13:00 Check-in
Nearby Santiago de Compostela Cathedral · 380 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:00

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Blanco Albergue

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
★ 8.5 · Very good · 837 reviews

Plan your stay at Blanco Albergue

Hostel in Santiago de Compostela with a shared dormitory, private bathrooms, a communal kitchen and the Cathedral a few minutes’ walk away.

Room types

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.

Single Bed in 10-Bed Shared Dormitory — Blanco Albergue
Single Bed in 10-Bed Shared Dormitory
10 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Double Room - 2 Beds — Blanco Albergue
Double Room - 2 Beds
16 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Washing machine

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.

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Double Room — Blanco Albergue
Double Room
16 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance

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.

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Basic Triple Room — Blanco Albergue
Basic Triple Room
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Washing machine

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling alone and a bed in a ten-person shared dormitory suits you
  • you’re looking for a private room with a bathroom for two or up to three people
  • you want to explore the old town on foot, 300 m from the hostel
  • you need free Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • you’d find a shared kitchen and lounge useful

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: Blanco Albergue has no parking
  • you want a private bathroom with every option: the single bed is in a shared dormitory
  • you’ll arrive after 20:30, when check-in closes
  • there are four of you and you want to sleep together in a private room: the triple room accommodates up to three people

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tour desk
  • Shower
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Shared TV/lounge area
  • Lockers
  • Snack vending machine
  • Drinks vending machine
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Security cameras in shared areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/bed linen (extra charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

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.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral — Monumental church and pilgrimage destination in the historic centre. 380 m
Plaza del Obradoiro — Large monumental square beside the Cathedral’s main façade. 250 m
Parque das Galeras — Nearby green space for walks through gardens and along paths. 170 m
Holy Land Museum — Museum devoted to religious culture and heritage. 320 m
Alameda Park — Urban park with paths and views of the monumental complex. 600 m
Pilgrimage Museum — Cultural tour exploring the Jacobean tradition and pilgrimages. 500 m

What guests say about Blanco Albergue

8.5
Very good · 837 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

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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