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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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at Hostel Charino vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. To check the latest price for your nights, check the rates available for your dates.
Hostel Charino is at Rúa Paio Gómez Charino 19, in Pontevedra. Vigo Airport is 20 km away and Santiago de Compostela Airport is 53 km away. Pontevedra train station and bus station are both 1.5 km away, so you can walk the final stretch from either one. The accommodation has no parking.
Hostel Charino is next to 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 visit the Pontevedra Museum, 270 m away, the Food Market, 280 m away, and Ponte do Burgo, 300 m away.
Hostel Charino offers buffet breakfast. There’s also a café and bar on site, as well as special-diet menus on request. The buffet is served at the property, where you can find these other dining options during your stay.
Hostel Charino has no parking. Pontevedra train station and bus station are 1.5 km from the accommodation.
Hostel Charino offers private Double Rooms and beds in shared women-only, men-only and mixed dormitories. Some options have a shared bathroom and others have a private bathroom; the largest room measures 70 m² and sleeps six people. There’s also a 25 m² room with a hot tub.
Hostel Charino offers free WiFi throughout the property. Internet access is available in both the rooms and the shared areas.
Check-in at Hostel Charino is available from 15:00 to 18:00, and check-out is between 8:00 and 11:00. The property also offers private and express check-in and check-out, as well as concierge service.
Hostel Charino does not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties or similar celebrations. This rule applies both to guests staying in a private room and to those booking a bed in a shared dormitory.