Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Santiago de Compostela · Galicia

Meiga Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Santiago de Compostela with shared dormitories, a garden, a terrace and free bicycles, less than a kilometre from the old town.

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7.6 Score
619 Reviews
13:00 Check-in
Nearby Museo do Pobo Galego · 510 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:00
Pets Allowed

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Meiga Backpackers Hostel

Meiga Backpackers Hostel is a hostel in Santiago de Compostela with mixed dormitories for four, six and eight guests, and a garden. Its rooms, measuring 20 to 30 m², have single beds in bunk beds and a shared bathroom; some have views of the city, garden or mountains. There is also a bath, shower, hairdryer, bed linen and towels.

The garden, terrace, barbecue area, shared kitchen and common lounge provide places to relax and meet other travellers. You can play darts and use the free bicycles. The property offers free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a tour desk. Dogs are allowed on request, with possible surcharges and restrictions: only in four-bed rooms, with a maximum of one dog per room. The old town is 900 m away; nearby places include the Convento de Santa Clara, 300 m away, and the Museo do Pobo Galego, 510 m away.

Meiga Backpackers Hostel
★ 7.6 · Good · 619 reviews

Plan your stay at Meiga Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Santiago de Compostela with shared dormitories, a garden, a terrace and free bicycles, less than a kilometre from the old town.

Room types

Meiga Backpackers Hostel offers beds in mixed dormitories for four, six and eight guests. Each reservation is for one single bed in a bunk bed, not the entire dormitory. The rooms measure between 20 and 30 m², so capacity and floor area vary depending on the option you choose. All the room types described are shared accommodation.

The bathrooms are shared and include a shower; some descriptions also specify a bath and hairdryer. The rooms have bed linen, wooden or parquet flooring, heating and a socket by the bed. Depending on the dormitory, views are of the garden, mountains or city. Bed linen and towels are included among the amenities listed for the rooms. The accommodation focuses on a functional stay, with options of different capacities and views of parts of Santiago from some windows.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view

This 30 m² mixed dormitory offers a single bed in a bunk bed and views of the garden and mountains. It has wooden or parquet flooring, heating, bed linen and a socket near the bed; lockers are also available. The bathroom is shared.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Mountain view

At 25 m², this option is more compact than the 30 m² dormitories and has views of the garden and mountains. The single bed is in a bunk bed; parquet flooring, heating and a socket by the bed complete the space. The bathroom is shared.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City view
  • Bath

This 20 m² dormitory stands out for its city views and smaller capacity, with four beds. The reservation is for one bed only, not the entire room. It has parquet flooring and heating, and a shared bathroom with a bath and shower.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Mountain view
  • Bath

This 30 m² mixed dormitory offers a bunk bed and views of the mountains. Wooden or parquet flooring and heating make the shared space more comfortable, while the bathroom has a bath, shower and hairdryer. Bed linen is included.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City view
  • Bed linen

The fifth option is another 20 m² mixed dormitory with city views and four beds. The single bed is in a bunk bed; the room has parquet flooring, bed linen and heating. The shared bathroom has a bath and shower.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re looking for a single bed in a shared mixed dormitory for four, six or eight guests
  • you want to use shared spaces such as the garden, terrace, shared kitchen and lounge
  • you’d like to explore Santiago by bicycle: the hostel offers free bicycles
  • you value having free Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • you’re travelling with a dog and can stay in a four-bed room, on request and with possible surcharges

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: there is no parking
  • you prefer a private room or an en-suite bathroom: the options described are beds in dormitories, and the bathroom is shared
  • you’re travelling with a pet and need a room other than a four-bed room: dogs are only allowed in four-bed rooms, on request
  • you can’t let the property know your expected arrival time in advance: check-in ends at 19:30

Hotel facilities & services

Meiga Backpackers Hostel has shared spaces where you can take a break between visits to Santiago. The garden and terrace let you spend time outdoors, while the picnic area and barbecue offer informal dining options. Inside, you’ll find a shared kitchen and a common lounge with a TV area.

The hostel offers free bicycles and activities such as darts; live music and performances may also be available. For everyday needs, there is free Wi-Fi, lockers and luggage storage. The dormitories include heating, bed linen and sockets by the beds; the bathrooms are shared and have a shower, while some rooms also have a bath. Dogs are allowed on request, with possible surcharges and only in four-bed rooms. The property has no parking.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Pet friendly
  • Picnic area
  • Views
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Barbecue
  • Tour desk
  • Shower
  • Live music / performances

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music / performances
  • Darts
  • Games room
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Yoga classes

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Views
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Meiga Backpackers Hostel is at Rua dos Basquiños 67, in an area of Santiago de Compostela with nearby gardens, parks and historic sites. Xardín dos Basquiños is 110 m away and Iglesia de Santa Clara is 290 m away; the Convento de Santa Clara is 300 m away. The Museo do Pobo Galego and Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea are 510 m away. Santiago de Compostela’s old town is 900 m away, making it possible to visit on foot.

For getting around, Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away. Santiago de Compostela Railway Station and Santiago de Compostela Bus Station are both 2 km away; the Xoán XXIII Bus Station is 400 m away. In the historic centre, Plaza de la Quintana is 900 m away and Plaza del Obradoiro is 950 m away. The Museo de la Peregrinación is 650 m away and Mosteiro de San Paio de Antealtares is 850 m away.

You can combine architecture, museums and green spaces as you explore the city. Parque de Belvís is 1.1 km away, Parque Alameda is 1.5 km away and Monte do Gozo is 3.7 km away. In the old town, Platerías and Plaza de la Quintana let you explore the monumental surroundings and visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. If you’re following the Camino de Santiago, you can visit sites connected with the pilgrimage and set aside time for the Museo do Pobo Galego. The variety of nearby parks adds outdoor walks to your city itinerary.

Museo do Pobo Galego — Collections devoted to Galician culture, history and traditions. 510 m
Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea — Contemporary art exhibitions in a museum beside the old town. 510 m
Convento de Santa Clara — Historic convent complex a short distance from the accommodation. 300 m
Xoán XXIII Bus Station — Nearby bus stop for connecting to other destinations. 400 m
Plaza del Obradoiro — Monumental square opposite the cathedral’s main façade. 950 m
Parque Alameda — Urban park with walkways and green spaces where you can relax. 1,5 km

What guests say about Meiga Backpackers Hostel

7.6
Good · 619 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
7.6
Location
7.9
Cleanliness
7.7
Facilities
7.3
Value for money
7.5
Free Wi-Fi
9.1

Guests particularly value the staff’s attentiveness and the Wi-Fi connection, which stand out compared with other aspects of the stay. Reviews of cleanliness, comfort and facilities are more moderate, with an overall satisfactory impression for those looking for a hostel with shared dormitories.

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