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Hostel in Palas de Rei for pilgrims on the French Way, with a shared kitchen, free public parking and rooms with terraces, some with city views.
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O Cabalo Verde is a 1-star hostel in Palas de Rei, with rooms for up to four guests and some featuring a terrace and city views. Located in a town on the French Way, it is a practical choice for pilgrims and for those exploring the comarca da Ulloa in stages. Accommodation includes single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, ranging from 9.3 to 15.6 m².
Room configurations combine single beds or bunk beds; depending on the category, the bathroom is private, shared or private external. Some units have a balcony, terrace and city views, and one of the triple options has air conditioning. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The hostel has a shared kitchen, free WiFi in the rooms and free public parking on site.
Payment must be made in cash; cards are not accepted. Palas de Rei has restaurants a few metres away and points of interest such as the Church of San Tirso and Castelo de Pambre, as well as the French Way route through the town. With dormitories of different capacities and outdoor spaces in some rooms, you can choose an option to suit your trip.
The accommodation includes a quadruple room with bunk beds, two double room categories with single beds, a single room and a triple option. Rooms range from 9.3 to 15.6 m², with a maximum capacity of one to four people depending on the category. You can choose between a compact room for one person and dormitories with more beds.
Bathrooms vary by room type: some categories have a private bathroom, some a shared bathroom, and one has a private external bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace and, in certain cases, city views; one double room has both outdoor spaces. A flat-screen TV is among the in-room amenities, and one triple room also has air conditioning. Others have a sofa and washing machine. This variety distinguishes the options by size, privacy and outdoor space, rather than offering the same configuration throughout the hostel.
At 15.6 m² and with space for four people, this is the room with the highest capacity at O Cabalo Verde. It has two bunk beds and a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. Bed linen is included, and amenities include cable channels, heating and a fan.
This 15.3 m² double room stands out for its outdoor space: it has a balcony and terrace, with city views. It has two single beds, a sofa and a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. It is the option for two people looking for a terrace and their own bathroom.
At 9.3 m², this is the most compact option, designed for one person and with a shared bathroom. It has a single bed and combines a balcony and terrace with a sofa and flat-screen TV. A washing machine and cable channels complete the amenities, while its single occupancy distinguishes it from the double rooms.
This 15.25 m² double room has two single beds and a shared bathroom, with access to a terrace. The flat-screen TV and fan set it apart from the Double Room with Shower, which has a private bathroom. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
The 15.6 m² triple room combines three single beds with air conditioning, a feature that sets it apart from the options without climate control. It has a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private external bathroom. The upper floors are accessible by stairs; this room suits those who prioritise air conditioning and a private bathroom.
The common areas include outdoor furniture, a terrace and a sun terrace, with spaces to relax outside. There is also a shared kitchen, lockers and daily housekeeping. WiFi is free in the rooms, and the property has a flat-screen TV, TV and cable channels. Free public parking is available on site, with no reservation required.
The hostel offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms, as well as heating and fans. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only, which is worth bearing in mind if you are travelling with luggage. Express check-in and check-out make arrangements easier, and there is key access and CCTV in the communal areas. The facilities also include an open-air bath and sun loungers or beach chairs.
O Cabalo Verde is at Travesia da Feira 2, in Palas de Rei, a municipality in Lugo that forms part of the comarca da Ulloa. The town is on the French Way, so the area combines passing pilgrims with the services of the town centre. The Church of San Tirso is 250 m away and the monument on Rúa de Ramiro Villamor is 670 m away. For a meal, Pardellas and Casa do Outeiro are 50 m away; Restaurante Ultreya is 100 m away, and O'Rincon Cafe Bar Pastelería is 600 m away.
Nearby points of interest include Mercado Gandeiro de Palas de Rei, 840 m away, and the archaeological site of O Castro, 1.6 km away. Área de Recreo de Vilar de Donas is 4.8 km away. Igrexa de Santa María is 5.6 km away and Restos Románicos na Igrexa de San Vicenzo is 6.6 km away; the Church of the Holy Trinity is 7 km away. You can also visit Área Recreativa da Peneda, 9 km away, or Castelo de Pambre, 9.3 km away.
For longer walks beyond the town, Monte de Santa Mariña is 2.4 km away and Alto das Cabanas is 3.3 km away; O Castro de Riba is 3.1 km away. The nearest airports are Santiago de Compostela Airport, 44 km away, and A Coruña Airport, 62 km away. These places make it possible to plan routes between the Camino de Santiago, nearby hills and religious heritage, then return to town to eat near Travesia da Feira.
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The staff are the most highly rated aspect, alongside positive impressions of cleanliness, comfort and value for money. The facilities also receive a solid rating, while the WiFi scores slightly lower than the other aspects.
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To get to O Cabalo Verde, use Palas de Rei, on the French Way, as your reference point. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 44 km away and A Coruña Airport is 62 km away. The address is Travesia da Feira 2. The hostel has free public parking on site, with no reservation required; if you are walking the Camino, you can enter the town on foot.
O Cabalo Verde is in Palas de Rei, next to the Church of San Tirso, 250 m away, and 670 m from the monument on Rúa de Ramiro Villamor. Mercado Gandeiro is 840 m away and the O Castro archaeological site is 1.6 km away. Further afield are Área de Recreo de Vilar de Donas, 4.8 km away, and Castelo de Pambre, 9.3 km away.
O Cabalo Verde has single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, ranging from 9.3 to 15.6 m². Options have a shared, private or private external bathroom; some have a balcony or terrace, and one double room has city views. The quadruple room has bunk beds and sleeps four.
O Cabalo Verde has a shared kitchen for guests, a common space where you can prepare meals during your stay in Palas de Rei.
Payment for your stay at O Cabalo Verde must be made in cash; the property does not accept credit cards. This applies to accommodation payments, so it is worth bringing cash to settle the bill.
Check-in at O Cabalo Verde is from 13:30 to 18:00. Check-out is between 5:30 and 8:30, so the available time to leave your room starts early.
