Central guest house in Vigo, in a century-old building with free WiFi, family rooms and nearby train, bus and beach connections.
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Hostal Ancla Dorada is a 2-star guest house in Vigo, 300 metres from the train station, in a century-old building without a lift. Its simple rooms have a private bathroom, TV and fan; most also have a balcony. Options include single, double and family rooms, with capacity for up to four people.
The property offers free WiFi throughout and luggage storage. It does not have air conditioning, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs. Nearby, you’ll find restaurants and bars, as well as public transport stops for getting around Vigo and reaching the beach. Vigo AVE Station is 200 metres away and the port is about 1,100 metres away. For parking, there is a nearby public option, which is paid and cannot be reserved. The guest house can recommend local restaurants, a practical way to discover the dining options in the city centre.
The guest house offers four room categories: Double Room, Family Room, Twin Room and Single Room. All are 8 m² and have a private bathroom, TV and fan; most have a balcony. The option for three guests does not have a balcony and is accessed by stairs.
Capacities range from one to four people. The Single Room is for one person and the Double Room for two; the Twin Room accommodates three guests and the Family Room four. The latter combines one double bed with two single beds. Bathrooms have a shower or bath, and a fan is available to circulate the air, as the rooms do not have air conditioning. These are simple, compact rooms with a private bathroom and TV.
At 8 m², this Double Room is arranged around a double bed and has a balcony, the feature that sets it apart from the Twin Room. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a TV and a fan, in a simple layout designed for two guests.
The Family Room accommodates up to four guests in 8 m² and combines a double bed with two single beds, as well as a balcony. It has a private bathroom, TV and fan; its capacity for four people distinguishes it from the double and single options.
This 8 m² room accommodates three people and has one single bed and one double bed. Unlike the room types with a balcony, this room is focused on indoor space; the upper floors are accessed by stairs. It includes a private bathroom, TV and fan.
For one person, this 8 m² Single Room has a single bed and a balcony, offering private use of an outdoor space. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a TV and a fan. It is the guest house’s only category for a single guest.
The guest house offers straightforward services for your everyday stay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the rooms have a flat-screen TV and radio. There is also a terrace, heating and a fan, as well as family rooms. Smoking is not permitted in the accommodation. The building has no lift, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs, which is worth bearing in mind if you’re travelling with luggage.
The private bathrooms include toilet paper, towels, a bath or shower, a toilet and a hairdryer. The rooms also have bed linen, a clothes rack and a desk. Together, these amenities cover everyday washing and organisation needs, alongside access to TV and the internet. The facilities are functional, with family spaces and a terrace among the available areas.
Hostal Ancla Dorada is at Irmandiños, 2, in central Vigo, on urban streets with cafés and restaurants close by: Bombay Doner Kebab is 20 m away and Palo Palo is 30 m away. Santiago Maior de Vigo Church is 180 m away; Pasarelas da Gran Vía is 280 m away, and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Vigo is 370 m away. Mercado Progreso, 490 m away, is another place to discover local shops.
Public transport makes it easy to get around without a car. Vigo AVE Station is 200 m away and Vigo Bus Station (EI) is 260 m away; Vigo-Urzáiz is 400 m away. Vigo Airport is 6 km away, about 15 minutes by car. Ría Maritime Station is 930 m away, with ferry connections; routes to the Cíes Islands depend on the season. A bus stop five minutes’ walk away has services to the beach, with a journey of about ten minutes.
For a walk around the city centre, the Co-Cathedral of Santa María de Vigo is 880 m away and Castelo de San Sebastián is 830 m away; Fortaleza do Castro is 900 m away. If you’re looking for the coast, Praia da Manquiña is 2.2 km away, while Playa A Punta is 3.1 km away and Playa de Adro is 3.2 km away. In the milder months, you can combine visits to the city with a day by the sea; summer is also a good time to plan a boat trip to the Cíes Islands.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s service. Cleanliness and value for money also receive good ratings; comfort, facilities and WiFi get more moderate, though positive overall, scores.
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Hostal Ancla Dorada is 6 km from Vigo Airport, about 15 minutes by car. Vigo AVE Station is 200 m away and Vigo Bus Station (EI) is 260 m away; Vigo-Urzáiz is 400 m away. Ría Maritime Station is 930 m away. You can also get around by bus: there is a stop a five-minute walk away, and buses to the beach take about ten minutes. Nearby public parking costs €15 per day and cannot be reserved.
Hostal Ancla Dorada is in central Vigo, near restaurants and cafés. Santiago Maior de Vigo Church is 180 m away, Pasarelas da Gran Vía is 280 m away and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Vigo is 370 m away. Progreso Market is 490 m away; the Co-Cathedral of Santa María de Vigo is 880 m away. To get to the sea, Praia da Manquiña is 2.2 km away.
Yes, Hostal Ancla Dorada offers free WiFi throughout the property. The connection is available in both the rooms and the common areas, so you can use the internet during your stay without paying an additional fee for the service.
There is public parking near Hostal Ancla Dorada. It costs €15 per day and cannot be reserved, so you cannot arrange a space in advance. The accommodation does not offer free parking.
No, Hostal Ancla Dorada is in a building without a lift, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. Bear this in mind if you’re travelling with heavy luggage or have mobility difficulties. The room information also notes that one of the room categories is accessed by stairs.
Hostal Ancla Dorada has a Family Room for up to four guests, with one double bed and two single beds. The room is 8 m² and has a private bathroom, TV, fan and balcony. Double and single options are also available, with capacities of two, three and one person.