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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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km from Pensión Mar Azul. The bus station is 650 m away and Santiago de Compostela railway station is 700 m away; both are close enough to complete the journey on foot. A Coruña Airport is 47 km away. Pensión Mar Azul doesn’t have parking.
Pensión Mar Azul is next to Praza de Galicia, 30 m away. Plaza del Toural is 100 m away and Parque da Alameda is 340 m away. The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago, 410 m away, Plaza del Obradoiro, 450 m away, and Santiago Cathedral, 470 m away, are also nearby. You can combine visits to squares, gardens and monuments on foot.
The rooms at Pensión Mar Azul don’t have private bathrooms: guests share access to two communal bathrooms. They have walk-in showers and hairdryers. Room options accommodate different numbers of guests, from a single room for one person to double rooms for two guests.
Pensión Mar Azul offers single and double rooms, some with garden views and others with city views. Options include two single beds, one large double bed or one double bed. Rooms range in size from 9 to 18 m², and the Superior Room includes a sofa.
Pensión Mar Azul has a lift and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. These include a raised toilet and another toilet with grab rails, as well as lift access to the upper floors. The property also offers non-smoking rooms.
Check-in at Pensión Mar Azul is from 15:30 to 22:00, and you must let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. On arrival, you must show a photo ID and a credit card. Parties aren’t allowed and quiet hours are from 00:00 to 07:00.