Compass House
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Gran Canaria

Compass House

Adults-only hostel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a terrace, shared kitchen, mixed and female dormitories, and Calle Triana a three-minute walk away.

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7.9 Score
1.044 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Plaza San Bernardo · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Compass House

Compass House is an adults-only hostel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with mixed and female dormitories and a terrace in the Triana area. Accommodation includes beds in shared dormitories for 10, 12, 6 and 4 people, as well as double rooms; all use a shared bathroom. This variety lets you choose between an individual bed and a double room while still sharing the communal areas.

The rooms include bed linen and free WiFi, and the property has a shared kitchen, luggage storage, lockers and laundry facilities. For leisure, there is a terrace, a shared lounge with a TV, movie nights and evening entertainment. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only, and there is no parking at the property. Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00; arrivals after 23:00 incur a EUR 5 surcharge. The accommodation suits adult travellers who prioritise shared spaces and an urban stay near museums and beaches.

Compass House
★ 7.9 · Good · 1.044 reviews

Plan your stay at Compass House

Adults-only hostel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a terrace, shared kitchen, mixed and female dormitories, and Calle Triana a three-minute walk away.

Room types

The accommodation includes beds in shared dormitories and double rooms, with mixed options for 10, 12 or 6 people and a four-bed female dormitory. Room sizes range from 11 to 20 m²: the 12-bed mixed dormitory is the largest, while the two double rooms and the female dormitory measure 11 m². Each dormitory bed is a bunk or a single bed, depending on the category; the double rooms have a double bed. All rooms use a shared bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, and include bed linen.

The rooms also have bedside sockets and clothes racks; the double rooms additionally have a desk, TV and fan. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only. You can choose between staying in a shared dormitory or a double room, although the bathroom is shared in either case.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Compass House
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
16 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bed linen
  • Socket near the bed

At 16 m², this option offers one bunk in a 10-bed mixed dormitory. It includes bed linen and a bedside socket; the upper floors are accessible by stairs only. It is designed for one person.

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Bunk Bed in a Mixed 12-bed Dormitory Room — Compass House
Bunk Bed in a Mixed 12-bed Dormitory Room
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bed linen
  • Clothes rack

This 12-bed mixed dormitory is the largest option, with 20 m² and one bunk. It shares the communal format of the other dormitories, but offers more space to move around. It includes bed linen, a clothes rack and a bedside socket.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Compass House
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
14 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bed linen
  • Socket near the bed

This bed is in a six-bed mixed dormitory measuring 14 m²: a less busy shared option than the 10- and 12-bed dormitories. The bed is a single bunk. It comes with bed linen and a bedside socket; the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room — Compass House
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
11 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bed linen
  • Clothes rack

The four-bed female dormitory offers one bed in an 11 m² shared room. Unlike the mixed dormitories, this room is reserved for women and has a single bed. It includes bed linen, a clothes rack and a bedside socket.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Compass House
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
11 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Desk
  • TV

At 11 m², this double room accommodates up to two people and has a double bed and a shared bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. The desk provides space to work or plan your day; the room also has a TV and fan, setting it apart from the shared dormitories.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Compass House
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
11 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Fan
  • Desk

This second double room measures 11 m², has a double bed and accommodates two guests. The bathroom is shared and includes a shower and hairdryer. The room also has a desk, fan and TV, as well as bed linen and a bedside socket.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are travelling without children: Compass House is an adults-only hostel.
  • you want to choose between mixed dormitories, a female dormitory or a double room.
  • you would find a shared kitchen, laundry facilities and lockers useful.
  • you need free WiFi and luggage storage during your stay.
  • you would like access to a terrace, shared lounge and movie nights.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a room with a private bathroom: the bathrooms are shared.
  • you are travelling with minors: the accommodation is for adults only.
  • you are arriving by car and need parking at the property: there is no parking.
  • you need to avoid stairs: the upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

Hotel facilities & services

Compass House has communal spaces including a terrace and a shared lounge with a TV area, and also offers movie nights and evening entertainment. The hostel provides free WiFi, luggage storage and lockers, as well as laundry facilities. The shared kitchen and shared bathroom with a shower, toilet and hairdryer cover everyday needs during your stay.

This is adults-only accommodation, with non-smoking rooms and a separate smoking area. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only. Bed linen, bedside sockets and clothes racks complete the facilities; the double rooms also have a desk and fan. Toilet paper and a toilet are also available in the shared bathroom.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Evening entertainment
  • Movie nights
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Laundry facilities
  • Smoking area

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry facilities
  • Invoice provided
  • Adults only
  • Smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Compass House is on Calle Villavicencio, in the historic Triana area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Calle Mayor de Triana is 180 m away; Palacete Rodríguez Quegles is 110 m away, and Casa Museo Pérez Galdós is 200 m away. Gabinete Literario (240 m), Alameda de Colón (260 m) and Casa de Colón (520 m) are also nearby. Estación de guaguas El Teatro is 400 m away and Estación de guaguas de San Telmo is 480 m away.

The beaches are further away: Playa de Las Alcaravaneras is 2.9 km away, Playa de Las Canteras 3.9 km, and Playa del Confital 6 km. For a green space, Parque San Nicolás is 500 m away; Parque Doramas is 2 km away. Parque de Santa Catalina is 4.1 km away, beside the port area and Museo Elder de la Ciencia y La Tecnología, which is 4.2 km away. Gran Canaria Airport is 17 km away.

The area makes it easy to combine historic architecture, museums and time by the sea. You can walk along Calle Mayor de Triana, visit Casa Museo Pérez Galdós and continue towards Casa de Colón and Catedral de Santa Ana in the old town of Vegueta. The central squares and parks offer places to take a break during your visit; for a day on the coast, Playa de Las Canteras has a long seafront, while Playa de Las Alcaravaneras is closer. The guagua network makes it easy to travel between Triana, Vegueta, the Santa Catalina area and the beaches.

Plaza San Bernardo — Small urban square beside shopping streets and historic buildings in Triana. 50 m
Palacete Rodríguez Quegles — Historic mansion with architectural significance in the historic fabric of Triana. 110 m
Calle Mayor de Triana — Pedestrian shopping street for strolling among shops and traditional façades. 180 m
Casa Museo Pérez Galdós — The writer Benito Pérez Galdós's birthplace, now a museum dedicated to his life and work. 200 m
Casa de Colón — Museum about Atlantic voyages and historic links with the Americas. 520 m
Playa de Las Canteras — A long urban beach for swimming, walking on the sand and enjoying the promenade. 3,9 km

What guests say about Compass House

7.9
Good · 1.044 reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.0

Guests particularly appreciate the area and the staff; they also rate the facilities, cleanliness and value for money positively. WiFi receives a slightly more moderate rating than the other categories.

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