Pensión Mar Azul
Santiago de Compostela · Galicia

Pensión Mar Azul

Guest house in Santiago de Compostela, next to Praza de Galicia, with free WiFi, rooms with views and easy access to the Cathedral and stations.

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6.7 Score
551 Reviews
15:30 Check-in
Nearby Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela · 470 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:30

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Pensión Mar Azul

Pensión Mar Azul is a guest house in Santiago de Compostela, on Praza de Galicia and 470 m from the Cathedral. Its six room types, accommodating one or two people, provide a practical base for exploring the centre and resting after a day in the city.

The rooms have a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and access to two shared bathrooms; some offer garden or city views. Free WiFi, a lift and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility are available. The accommodation also has luggage storage and offers laundry, fax and photocopying services. Continental breakfast is served in the morning. The bus station is 650 m away and Santiago de Compostela railway station is 700 m away; the Cathedral and Plaza del Obradoiro are a few minutes’ walk away. It’s an option for anyone who prioritises a central stay with simple rooms and essential services, whether travelling alone or sharing a room.

Pensión Mar Azul
★ 6.7 · · 551 reviews

Plan your stay at Pensión Mar Azul

Guest house in Santiago de Compostela, next to Praza de Galicia, with free WiFi, rooms with views and easy access to the Cathedral and stations.

Room types

Pensión Mar Azul offers six room categories, from a 9 m² single option to 18 m² double rooms for two people. There are also 15 m² options with single beds or a choice of two single beds or one large double bed. All rooms share access to two communal bathrooms and have an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV.

The views help distinguish the options: several overlook the garden and city, while another offers city views and wooden or parquet flooring. The Superior Room includes a sofa, while the single room has everything needed for a solo stay. Some configurations include soundproofing and satellite channels. You can choose between a compact room, a single bed, a double bed or a layout with two beds, depending on the space and type of rest you prefer.

Double Room with Garden View - 2 Beds — Pensión Mar Azul
Double Room with Garden View - 2 Beds
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view
  • City view

At 15 m² and accommodating two people, this room offers garden and city views. Its main configuration has two single beds; alternatively, you can choose one large double bed. Soundproofing and a flat-screen TV complete a stay designed for sharing.

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Single Room — Pensión Mar Azul
Single Room
9 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Soundproofing
  • Flat-screen TV

This 9 m² room is designed for one person and has a single bed. Soundproofing helps keep out external noise, while the flat-screen TV with satellite channels lets you relax at the end of the day. It’s the guest house’s most compact option.

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Superior Room - 1 Large Bed — Pensión Mar Azul
Superior Room - 1 Large Bed
18 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Sofa
  • Garden view

At 18 m², this room is more spacious than the 15 m² options and combines a large double bed with a sofa. It offers garden and city views. A flat-screen TV and soundproofing complete this option for two people looking for more space.

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Standard Double Room with Garden View - 2 Beds — Pensión Mar Azul
Standard Double Room with Garden View - 2 Beds
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view
  • Soundproofing

This 15 m² room has a fixed layout with two single beds and offers garden and city views. Unlike the Double Room with the option of a large bed, this room always has separate beds. A flat-screen TV and soundproofing complete its features.

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Room with City View - 2 Beds — Pensión Mar Azul
Room with City View - 2 Beds
18 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Sofa

At 18 m², this room has two single beds and stands out for its city views and wooden or parquet flooring. It includes a sofa and a flat-screen TV, setting it apart from the options with garden views and providing a place for two to relax.

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Room with Large Bed — Pensión Mar Azul
Room with Large Bed
18 m²

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

This 18 m² room has a double bed and offers garden and city views. Unlike the Superior Room, it doesn’t include a sofa; it does have a TV with satellite channels. It’s an option for two people who prefer to share a bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the historic centre on foot: Santiago Cathedral is 470 m away.
  • you need a connection during your stay: WiFi is free throughout the property.
  • you’re travelling alone: there’s a 9 m² single room for one person.
  • you’re arriving by public transport: the bus station is 650 m away and the railway station is 700 m away.
  • you need accessible facilities: the accommodation has a lift and spaces adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a private bathroom: the rooms share access to two communal bathrooms.
  • you’re travelling by car and want to park at the property: there’s no parking.
  • you need to check in outside the 15:30 to 22:00 check-in hours.
  • you’re planning a party or making noise at night: parties aren’t allowed and quiet hours are from 00:00 to 07:00.

Hotel facilities & services

The property offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels. The rooms are non-smoking and the building has a lift; it also has adapted access for guests with reduced mobility, a raised toilet and a toilet with grab rails. For everyday comfort, there is heating and a fan, as well as a wardrobe, desk, clothes rack, socket near the bed, towels, bed linen, toilet paper and a hairdryer. An electric kettle lets you prepare drinks in your room.

There is luggage storage in the communal areas, and private or express check-in can be arranged. Fax and photocopying facilities are also available for work-related tasks. Security cameras in the communal areas and outside, together with key access, are part of the general facilities. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, which also provides hypoallergenic products.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Cable channels

General facilities

  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax / photocopier
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Security cameras outside the property
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Key access
  • Hypoallergenic product
  • No smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Raised toilet

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Pensión Mar Azul is on Praza de Galicia, next to the Ensanche and close to the historic centre of Santiago de Compostela. The square is 30 m away and connects the shopping area with the streets of the monumental centre. Plaza del Toural is 100 m away; Xardín da Carreira do Conde, 230 m; and Parque da Alameda, 340 m. This urban walk takes in squares, gardens and historic façades.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 470 m away and Plaza del Obradoiro is 450 m away. Plaza de Platerías and Plaza de la Quintana are 400 m away, and the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 410 m away. The bus station is 650 m away and Santiago de Compostela railway station is 700 m away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km away; A Coruña Airport is 47 km away.

The historic centre is ideal for exploring the architecture associated with the pilgrimage on foot: from the area around the Cathedral, you can continue towards Palacio de Fonseca, 350 m away, or Palacio de Rajoy, 450 m away. Parque de Belvís, 600 m away, offers another walk among green spaces, while Monte do Gozo is 4.4 km away. The Museum of Pilgrimages provides context on the Jacobean routes. If you visit the city around 25 July, Santiago Apóstol is a notable date on the local calendar; at other times of year, the squares and museums let you plan cultural visits at different times of day.

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela — The main church in the historic complex and a destination for pilgrims on the Way of St James. 470 m
Plaza del Obradoiro — Monumental square in front of the western façade of Santiago Cathedral. 450 m
Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago — An introduction to the history of pilgrimages and the city. 410 m
Parque da Alameda — Urban gardens with tree-lined paths next to the historic centre. 340 m
Santiago de Compostela Railway Station — Railway station with connections to other destinations in Galicia. 700 m
Santiago de Compostela Bus Station — Bus terminal for intercity connections from the city. 650 m

What guests say about Pensión Mar Azul

6.7
· 551 reviews
Staff
7.3
Comfort
7.7
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
7.9
Facilities
7.0
Value for money
6.8
Free Wi-Fi
8.1

Guests particularly value the proximity to the centre and the cleanliness; comfort also receives comparatively strong comments. Staff and facilities receive more moderate ratings, while value for money stands out less than the highest-rated aspects.

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