Guest house in Santiago de Compostela, with rooms of different sizes, city views, free Wi-Fi and the cathedral just a few minutes’ walk away.
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Hostal Mafer is a guest house in the centre of Santiago de Compostela, less than a five-minute walk from the cathedral and next to Plaza de Galicia. It offers single, double and triple rooms, accommodating one to three people and offering city views. The rooms have a private bathroom, heating and free Wi-Fi; one of the single-room categories has a private external bathroom. It’s a practical option for pilgrims and travellers who want to explore the old town on foot, as well as for those arriving by train or bus.
Breakfast is served in the morning, from 8:30 to 10:00, and at weekends from 9:00 to 11:00. The property offers a lift, daily housekeeping and luggage storage, as well as a TV, and is for adults only. The cathedral, Plaza del Obradoiro and several central gardens are a short distance away, with cafés and restaurants on nearby streets. There is no parking at the accommodation; the airport bus stop is 200 m away.
Hostal Mafer offers six room categories, from single rooms to double options and a triple room for three people. Room sizes range from 8 to 12 m², and all have a private bathroom, heating, a TV and city views. You can choose from different bed configurations for a solo stay, as a couple or with a small group; the single rooms accommodate one person and the double rooms two.
The bathroom arrangement also varies: one of the single rooms has a bathroom outside the bedroom, although it is still for private use. The triple room has three single beds and views of the cathedral and old town. Among the double rooms, one category has a double bed and another offers a large double bed or two single beds. Each room has a shower and toiletries; the accommodation has a compact urban layout and views over Santiago.
At 12 m² and accommodating three people, this is Hostal Mafer’s largest-capacity category. It has three single beds and city views, including a view of the cathedral and old town. It includes a private bathroom, heating and a TV; the shower and toiletries complete the amenities.
At 8 m², this room is designed for one person and has a single bed. It’s the most compact option in the single-room range, with city views and a private bathroom. It also has heating, a TV, a shower and free toiletries for a practical stay in the centre.
This 11 m² room accommodates two people and offers two configurations: two single beds or one large double bed. This distinguishes it from the other double-room option, which has one double bed. City views, a private bathroom and heating complete the room.
At 11 m² and accommodating two people, this room has one double bed. Unlike the Standard Double Room, it doesn’t offer an alternative configuration with single beds. It has city views, a private bathroom with a shower, heating and a TV, as well as free toiletries.
This 9 m² single-room option accommodates one person and has a single bed. Its private bathroom is outside the bedroom, which distinguishes it from the other single rooms. It has city views, heating, a TV, a walk-in shower and free toiletries.
At 11 m², this single room offers more space than the 8 m² option and is designed for one person. It has a single bed, a private bathroom and city views. Heating, a TV and a shower complete the amenities, and free toiletries are included.
Hostal Mafer offers practical services for a city stay. The lift provides access to the rooms, while the heating is useful on cooler days. Housekeeping is provided daily, and luggage storage is available if you want to leave your bags while you’re out. The rooms are non-smoking, and smoking is not permitted anywhere else in the accommodation. The property is for adults only and also offers tourist information and 24-hour security. Board games and puzzles provide another option for relaxing.
In the rooms, the private bathroom includes a shower, toilet, towels, toilet paper and free toiletries. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property at no extra cost, and there is a TV. City views complement these basic amenities, and each room has a clothes rack.
Hostal Mafer is at Rua do Horreo, 22, next to Plaza de Galicia, in the centre of Santiago de Compostela. The square is 50 m away; Plaza del Toural is 150 m away, and the cathedral is less than a five-minute walk away. The surrounding area has cafés and restaurants: Fornos is 30 m away and Alabama is 50 m away. From here, you can continue on foot through the streets and monumental squares of the old town, without needing to travel far to start exploring.
For arrivals and departures, Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away. The airport bus stop is 200 m from the guest house, and Santiago de Compostela bus station is 650 m away. Santiago de Compostela railway station offers another way to get here and can be reached on foot from the area. There is no parking at the property, so the bus and train are useful alternatives for arriving and getting around the centre. A Coruña and Vigo airports are 47 and 70 km away, respectively.
In the old town, Plaza de la Quintana is 400 m away and Plaza del Obradoiro is 500 m away; the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 430 m away. Alameda Park, 350 m away, adds tree-lined walks to the route between squares, churches and gardens. The cathedral is a notable point on pilgrimage routes and can be visited alongside the city centre’s monumental sites. If you’re travelling in July, celebrations around the feast day of Saint James the Apostle mark the local calendar; outside those dates, museums and walking routes still offer ways to explore the city.
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Reviews particularly value the proximity to the old town and cathedral; cleanliness, staff service and comfort also receive strong comments. Wi-Fi gets favourable ratings, and the proximity to the main walking routes stands out among the most appreciated features.
Rates at Hostal Mafer vary depending on the season, room category and dates you choose. To find out the current price for your stay, check the latest rate here.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away; the bus stop connecting to the airport is 200 m from the guest house. Santiago bus station is 650 m away, and you can also take the train to Santiago de Compostela railway station and continue on foot. Hostal Mafer has no parking, so the bus and train are alternatives for getting here without a car.
From Hostal Mafer, Plaza de Galicia is 50 m away and Plaza del Toural is 150 m away. Alameda Park is 350 m away; the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 430 m away; and Plaza del Obradoiro is 500 m away. The cathedral is less than a five-minute walk away.
Hostal Mafer serves breakfast every morning from 8:30 to 10:00; on Saturdays and Sundays, it’s served from 9:00 to 11:00. The service starts half an hour later at weekends and finishes an hour later than on other days.
Hostal Mafer offers single, double and triple rooms, accommodating one to three people. There are options with single beds and double rooms with either a double bed or two single beds; all have a private bathroom and city views. One of the single-room categories has a private bathroom outside the bedroom.
Hostal Mafer is adults-only accommodation, so it isn’t an option for travelling with children. Its single, double and triple rooms are designed for one or two people, or for groups of up to three in the triple room.
Smoking isn’t permitted anywhere at Hostal Mafer. Quiet hours are from 21:00 to 07:00, and parties and stag or hen parties are also not allowed.