Guest house in Santiago de Compostela, with private rooms and beds in a shared dormitory, free WiFi and the historic centre a few minutes’ walk away.
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Hostal Santa Cruz is a guest house in the old town of Santiago de Compostela, 210 m from the Cathedral, with private rooms and beds in a shared dormitory. From Rúa do Vilar, you can explore the historic streets on foot and reach several central squares.
The accommodation offers double rooms with one double bed, double rooms with two single beds, a triple room and single beds in a four-bed mixed dormitory. The rooms have shared bathrooms; some have views, soundproofing and a coffee machine. There are also options with a microwave, heating and a TV with streaming services. WiFi is free throughout the property.
The guest house has lockers, luggage storage and a tour desk, as well as family rooms and non-smoking rooms. Private check-in and check-out are available, and the rooms have heating and soundproofing. The Cathedral is 210 m away, Mercado de Abastos is 320 m away and Parque da Alameda is 330 m away. The train and bus stations are 950 m away; Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away.
Hostal Santa Cruz offers several ways to stay in the historic centre: double rooms with one double bed, double rooms with two single beds and a triple room with three single beds. There are also individual beds in a four-bed mixed dormitory, an option for solo travellers. Maximum occupancy varies from one to three people, depending on the room type.
The rooms have shared bathrooms. Double room options include views, soundproofing, a coffee machine and a TV with streaming services; one of them also has a microwave. The bed in the shared dormitory also comes with a coffee machine and microwave, as well as an electric kettle and heating. The accommodation thus combines private rooms with a shared option, with no floor areas specified for these stays. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
This private room for two combines a double bed with views. It has soundproofed walls and a coffee and tea maker for preparing a drink in your room. The bathroom is shared and includes a hairdryer; there is also a TV with streaming services, heating and a desk.
The double room with two single beds lets you stay separately without moving to a shared dormitory. It has views, soundproofed walls and a coffee machine, as well as a TV with streaming services and heating. The shared bathroom includes a hairdryer, and the room also has a microwave.
This individual bed is a bunk bed in a four-bed mixed dormitory. Features include views, soundproofing and a coffee machine; there is also a microwave and an electric kettle. Heating completes the facilities in this shared option, designed for guests who prefer to book a bed rather than a private room.
This option provides one person with a bunk bed in a four-bed mixed dormitory. Its shared format sets it apart from the double and triple rooms, which are booked as private rooms. The bathroom is shared, as is the use of the dormitory.
The triple room accommodates three people and has three single beds, a different arrangement from the double room options and the dormitory bed. The bathroom is shared. Its layout lets three people stay together without double beds or a shared dormitory.
The services at Hostal Santa Cruz are designed to make your stay in central Santiago practical. There is free WiFi, lockers and luggage storage, as well as a tour desk for guests who want to plan visits around the city. Private check-in and check-out are available, and the accommodation has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
The rooms have heating and soundproofing, two particularly practical features for resting after exploring the old town. The bathroom is shared. General facilities also include a no-smoking policy throughout the property and security cameras in the communal areas. Internet access is also listed among the media and technology services. Overall, the accommodation combines practical services for travellers, shared spaces with lockers and different room options, from private rooms to beds in a mixed dormitory.
Hostal Santa Cruz is on Rúa do Vilar, in the old town of Santiago de Compostela and about 300 m from the city centre. This street makes it easy to explore the historic layout on foot, with squares, religious buildings and museums nearby. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 210 m away; Plaza del Toural is 100 m away and Plaza de Platerías is 150 m away. You can also visit Palacio de Fonseca, 100 m away, or Palacio de Rajoy, 200 m away.
For a cultural visit, the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 160 m away and Mercado de Abastos de Santiago is 320 m away. Parque da Alameda is 330 m away, an option for strolling through gardens and relaxing after visiting the centre. The train and bus stations are both 950 m away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away; A Coruña and Vigo airports are 47 km and 70 km away, respectively. The property does not have parking.
The old town is well suited to exploring on foot: you can spend time at the Cathedral, Plaza de Platerías and Plaza de la Quintana, and among the surrounding monumental streets. Mercado de Abastos offers another stop in the centre, while Alameda provides a green space nearby. Santiago welcomes visitors throughout the year, including pilgrims and travellers interested in its heritage; in July, the Feast of St James the Apostle provides another reason to explore the city. For longer journeys, the nearby stations make it easy to continue by train or bus.
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Guests particularly value the proximity to the main historic sights and the WiFi connection. Opinions are more moderate about the facilities, cleanliness and comfort, so the guest house’s main appeal is being able to explore the centre on foot.
Rates at Hostal Santa Cruz vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. You can check the latest rates for your dates.
Hostal Santa Cruz is 9 km from Santiago de Compostela Airport. The airport bus goes to the city, and the train and bus stations are 950 m from the guest house. From the centre, you can continue on foot through the old town. There is no parking at the property, so travelling by train or bus is a practical way to arrive without a car.
Hostal Santa Cruz is in the old town, 210 m from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Plaza del Toural is 100 m away and Plaza de Platerías is 150 m away. The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is also 160 m away, Santiago Food Market is 320 m away and Parque da Alameda is 330 m away, all within walking distance.
Yes, Hostal Santa Cruz provides free WiFi throughout the property. It is available during your stay in both the rooms and communal areas. The WiFi connection has a rating of 8.7, and accommodation options include private rooms and beds in a shared dormitory.
The rooms at Hostal Santa Cruz have shared, not private, bathrooms. You can choose from double rooms, a triple room and an individual bed in a four-bed mixed dormitory. The private rooms accommodate up to two or three people, depending on the room.
Hostal Santa Cruz has a Double Room with one double bed, a Double Room - 2 Beds and a Triple Room with three single beds. It also offers beds in a four-bed mixed dormitory, with one bunk bed per guest. The options accommodate between one and three people.
Hostal Santa Cruz does not have on-site parking. The train and bus stations are 950 m away, so you can travel to the area by public transport and walk the final stretch through the old town.