Guest house in Santiago de Compostela, 110 m from the Cathedral, with a garden, terrace and double rooms with a balcony or views of an inner courtyard.
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Casa da Balconada is a guest house in Santiago de Compostela, 110 m from the Cathedral, with rooms offering a balcony or views of an inner courtyard. It combines compact accommodation with a garden and terrace, in a location from which you can walk to squares and buildings in the historic centre.
Both room categories have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. One has a balcony and views of the garden, the city and places of interest; the other has a terrace and views of an inner courtyard, as well as two single beds. The property offers free WiFi, daily housekeeping, tourist information and a paid airport shuttle. It also has family rooms and non-smoking rooms, as well as massage services. Nearby public parking is paid and costs €16.40 per day. It’s an option for those who want to explore the centre on foot and return to accommodation with outdoor spaces.
Casa da Balconada offers two double rooms for up to two people, with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. The main differences are the outlook and outdoor space: the room with a balcony measures 15 m² and combines views of the garden, the city and places of interest, while the standard option with two beds measures 16 m² and opens onto an inner courtyard via a terrace.
The first has a double bed; the second, two single beds. Both include toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and wooden or parquet flooring. The standard room also has a sofa, which distinguishes it from the Double Room with Balcony. The two categories offer distinct views, either outdoors or onto the inner courtyard, as well as separate sleeping arrangements for their occupants.
At 15 m², this room has a double bed and stands out for its balcony and views of the garden, the city and a place of interest. The private bathroom and air conditioning complete accommodation for two people; the outdoor space distinguishes it from the Standard Double Room with 2 Beds, which faces an inner courtyard.
At 16 m², this standard option is the larger of the two rooms and has two single beds, a terrace and views of an inner courtyard. It also includes a sofa, as well as a private bathroom and air conditioning. Its more secluded outlook and seating area distinguish it from the Double Room with Balcony and city views.
The shared areas include a garden, a terrace with a solarium and outdoor furniture, with places to sit outside. Casa da Balconada offers walking tours and a paid airport shuttle; daily housekeeping and private check-in and check-out add practical services during your stay.
The rooms have air conditioning, heating, a fan and soundproofing, as well as a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Family rooms, connecting rooms and non-smoking rooms are available; WiFi is free. Hypoallergenic products and full-body massages are also offered. Access control combines key cards and cameras in communal areas, with security staff available 24 hours a day. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
Casa da Balconada is at Rúa de Xelmírez 9, in the historic centre of Santiago de Compostela. Plaza de la Quintana and Casa do Cabildo are 30 m away; Plaza de Platerías and Mosteiro de San Paio de Antealtares are 50 m away. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 110 m away, and Plaza del Obradoiro is 200 m away. The area has squares, pedestrian streets and architecture linked to the history of the Camino de Santiago, so you can visit many places in the centre on foot.
For longer journeys, Santiago de Compostela train station and the bus station are 1.1 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away; A Coruña and Vigo airports are 47 and 70 km away, respectively. Public parking is available nearby, with no reservation required, for €16.40 per day. Mercado de Abastos is 210 m away and offers a nearby place to discover Galician produce; A Curtidoría restaurant is 50 m away.
The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 20 m away, while Alameda Park is 500 m away and Belvís Park is 550 m away. Alameda has a garden walk with views of the city; Belvís offers another green space close to the old town. For a longer outing, Monte do Gozo is 4.2 km away and forms part of the Camino de Santiago route into the city. Spring and summer are usually comfortable seasons for exploring Santiago on foot, although you should expect frequent rain in Galicia. At any time of year, the cathedral, museums and squares make it easy to plan visits without relying on a car.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, cleanliness and comfort. The facilities also receive favourable comments; WiFi is the least highly rated aspect, although it still receives a positive rating.
Rates at Casa da Balconada vary depending on the season, room type and dates. For your dates, you can check the latest rates through booking channels.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km from Casa da Balconada. Santiago de Compostela train station and the bus station are both 1.1 km away, with connections for continuing your journey by public transport. Public parking is available nearby, with no reservation required, for €16.40 per day. The guest house also offers a paid airport shuttle.
Casa da Balconada is in the historic centre: Plaza de la Quintana and Casa do Cabildo are 30 m away, and Plaza de Platerías is 50 m away. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 110 m away, and the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 20 m away. Mercado de Abastos is 210 m away, where you can visit its stalls and discover Galician produce.
Casa da Balconada has a 15 m² Double Room with Balcony, with views of the garden, the city and places of interest, and a 16 m² Standard Double Room with 2 Beds, with two single beds, a terrace and views of an inner courtyard. Both have a private bathroom and a maximum capacity of two people.
Parking at Casa da Balconada is public, available nearby and costs €16.40 per day; you don’t need to reserve a space.
The upper floors of Casa da Balconada are accessible by stairs only. If you need to avoid steps, this may make it difficult to access those floors; keep this in mind when choosing a room.
Yes, Casa da Balconada offers a paid shuttle service to and from Santiago Airport. The airport is 9 km from the guest house, and you can use the shuttle for either your arrival or departure.