Hostel Charino
Pontevedra · Galicia

Hostel Charino

Hostel in Pontevedra, next to the old town, with private and shared rooms, buffet breakfast, a terrace and a shared kitchen for an urban stay.

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9.7 Score
3.274 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Pontevedra
Nearby Casa de Valle Inclán · 80 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hostel Charino

Hostel Charino is a hostel in Pontevedra’s historic centre, 140 m from the Royal Basilica of Santa María la Mayor, with private and shared rooms.

Its accommodation combines private rooms with dormitories in different configurations, including women-only spaces and mixed options; some rooms have a shared bathroom and others have a private bathroom. All include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some have a balcony. The shared kitchen, terrace and common lounge provide spaces to prepare something to eat and relax. The property also offers free WiFi, concierge service, a bar and buffet breakfast. Rooms have a coffee machine, while some include a kitchenette, dishwasher or hot tub. It’s a practical option for exploring the old town on foot or staying near the train and bus connections: both stations are 1.5 km away, and the Pontevedra Museum and the Food Market are less than 300 m away.

Hostel Charino
★ 9.7 · Exceptional · 3.274 reviews

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Hostel in Pontevedra, next to the old town, with private and shared rooms, buffet breakfast, a terrace and a shared kitchen for an urban stay.

Room types

Hostel Charino offers a 15 m² Standard Room with an external bathroom, beds in shared women’s, men’s and mixed dormitories, a Double Room with a private bathroom, and more spacious options. The single bunk beds are in 12 m² rooms; one mixed dormitory combines a double bed and bunk beds, while the six-bed dormitory measures 70 m² and has a private bathroom.

Some room types have a balcony or city views, and several have a terrace. Rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV; depending on the room, there may also be a kitchenette or kitchen, a dishwasher and a coffee machine. The 25 m² room stands out for its hot tub and private bathroom. Shared dormitory beds are available for women, men and mixed groups, with different capacities and layouts.

Standard Room with External Bathroom - 1 Large Bed — Hostel Charino
Standard Room with External Bathroom - 1 Large Bed
15 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

At 15 m² and sleeping up to two people, this Standard Room is a private option with a shared external bathroom. It has a kitchenette, balcony and views of the city and an inner courtyard. It also includes air conditioning, a dishwasher and a coffee machine, a combination that sets it apart from beds in shared dormitories.

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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room — Hostel Charino
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
12 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Views
  • Terrace

This single bed is in a women-only shared dormitory measuring 12 m² and with a shared bathroom. The room has a kitchenette and terrace, as well as views, air conditioning and a coffee machine. It’s a compact option if you’re looking to share a room in a women-only space.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Charino
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
12 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Kitchenette
  • Terrace

Sleeping one person, this bunk bed is in a 12 m² mixed dormitory with a shared bathroom. It has a kitchenette and terrace, as well as air conditioning and a coffee machine. Its mixed-gender accommodation sets it apart from the shared beds reserved exclusively for women or men.

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Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room — Hostel Charino
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
12 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Flat-screen TV

This single bed is in a 12 m² men-only shared dormitory with a shared bathroom. Its distinctive features include a balcony and kitchenette; it also has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. It’s the men-only option among the bunk-bed choices.

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Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom — Hostel Charino
Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
12 m²

  • 1 Double bed and 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

This 12 m² mixed dormitory sleeps up to four people and combines a double bed with two bunk beds; the bathroom is shared. It has a balcony with city views, as well as a kitchenette and terrace. Its layout lets several travellers stay together in one room.

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Large Bed Room with Hot Tub — Hostel Charino
Large Bed Room with Hot Tub
25 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Hot tub
  • Bathtub

The hot tub sets this 25 m² room apart. It accommodates two people and has a private bathroom and bathtub. It also offers a kitchen, minibar and terrace, as well as air conditioning and a dishwasher. Its bathroom with a bathtub and shower is a distinctive feature among the private room types.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom — Hostel Charino
Double Room with Private Bathroom
15 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

This 15 m² Double Room sleeps two people and has a private bathroom, unlike the room types with a shared or external bathroom. It includes a kitchenette, terrace and minibar, along with air conditioning and a coffee machine. Its double bed makes it a suitable option for two travellers.

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6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Charino
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
70 m²

  • 2 Single beds and 2 Bunk beds and 2 Sofa beds
  • Max 7 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • City view

At 70 m², this mixed dormitory is the most spacious and sleeps up to six people. Its layout combines single beds, bunk beds and sofa beds, and it has a private bathroom. It also includes a kitchen, terrace and city views, setting it apart from the smaller shared dormitory options.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the old town: the Royal Basilica of Santa María la Mayor is 140 m away.
  • you’re travelling alone and a bed in a shared dormitory suits you, with women-only, men-only and mixed options.
  • you need a private bathroom: there are Double Rooms with private bathrooms and a 70 m² shared dormitory option with a private bathroom.
  • you like cooking while travelling: the property has a shared kitchen and several rooms include a kitchenette.
  • you want to combine sightseeing with activities: bicycle rental, walking tours and local culture activities are available.

Maybe not, if...

  • you’re arriving by car and need on-site parking, as Hostel Charino has no parking.
  • you need a private bathroom in every room type: several bunk-bed options have shared bathrooms, and the Standard Room has an external bathroom.
  • you need to arrive outside check-in hours, which are from 15:00 to 18:00.
  • you want to organise a bachelor or bachelorette party, or a similar celebration, as these are not allowed.

Hotel facilities & services

Hostel Charino brings together facilities for combining rest and activities in Pontevedra. There’s free WiFi, air conditioning, a washing machine and a kitchenette; the terrace and solarium provide outdoor space, while the shared lounge is a place to take a break between outings. Concierge service and luggage storage help you organise your stay, and there are family rooms and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Activities include bicycle rental, walking and cycling tours, pub crawls, cooking classes and activities about local culture. Evening entertainment includes DJ sets and live music or shows. For dining, the property has a café and bar, with special-diet menus available on request. Airport transfers and laundry services are also available.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Terrace
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Flat-screen TV

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music / performances
  • Cooking classes
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawl
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub / DJ
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Facilities for wheelchair users

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Wine / champagne
  • Special-diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Streaming service (such as Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Location & what to see

Hostel Charino is on Rúa Paio Gómez Charino, in Pontevedra’s historic centre. Capela do Nazareno is 40 m away and Casa de Valle Inclán is 80 m away. The Royal Basilica of Santa María la Mayor is 140 m away; you can also walk to Plaza de la Leña and Pazo de Mugartegui, both 260 m away. This area of old streets makes it easy to explore much of the centre, with its squares, historic buildings and small churches.

The Pontevedra Museum is 270 m away and the Pontevedra Food Market is 280 m away. Ponte do Burgo is 300 m away, and Parque de las Palmeras is 400 m away. The train station and bus station are 1.5 km away. If you’re arriving by air, Vigo Airport is 20 km away and Santiago de Compostela Airport is 53 km away. Praia de Lourido is 2.3 km away; Praia Cabeceira is 3.1 km away.

You can spend a day visiting the museum, market and monuments in the old town, then continue your walk through the gardens of Casto Sampedro, 280 m away, or Campiño de Santa María, 170 m away. For an outing beyond the centre, the Monastery of San Xoán de Poio is 3.5 km away and Ecoparque Municipal de Marín is 9 km away. In the warmer months, Praia de Lourido and the nearby beaches add more options for a day by the sea; the coast also lets you combine city visits with time outdoors.

Casa de Valle Inclán — House associated with the writer, on a street in Pontevedra’s historic centre. 80 m
Royal Basilica of Santa María la Mayor — Historic church of great artistic value, close to the old squares. 140 m
Pontevedra Museum — Museum with collections that offer an insight into Galician history and art. 270 m
Pontevedra Food Market — Local market where you can discover Galician produce and everyday life. 280 m
Ponte do Burgo — Historic bridge over the Lérez, associated with the route of the Way of St James. 300 m
Parque de las Palmeras — Central garden with palm trees, paths and space to take a break. 400 m

What guests say about Hostel Charino

9.7
Exceptional · 3.274 reviews
Staff
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free Wi-Fi
9.2

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort, with very high scores in these categories. They also highlight the facilities and central location. The WiFi receives a positive rating, although it has the comparatively lowest score.

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